Turning Setbacks into Success

10/11/2025 14 min Temporada 2 Episodio 33

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Episode Synopsis


When life throws you a curveball, how do you bounce back? In this inspiring episode of The Career Compass, Alisha shares how losing her federal contract became the spark that launched her into full-time entrepreneurship.

You’ll discover:

How to turn unemployment into opportunityThe 3 key steps Alicia took to rebuild: 1️⃣ Partnering with a SCORE mentor 2️⃣ Refining her business plan 3️⃣ Building a strong support networkTips for balancing career and entrepreneurshipWhy authentic leadership matters

Resources Mentioned:

SCORE Mentors – sba.govInstagram – @thecareercompasspodcast

Next Up:

Alisha will be diving into stories from veteran entrepreneurs and practical advice for transitioning from uniform to business ownership.

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