Emmy-Winning News Anchor to Entrepreneur: Jillian Mele on Confidence, Career Pivots & Taking Risks

19/02/2025 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

What happens when you walk away from a 20 year career injournalism to chase something new? In this episode, I sit down with Jillian Mele, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and former 6ABC and FOX national news anchor, who made the bold decision to leave the news industry and carve her own path as an entrepreneur and coach.Jillian opens up about her journey from journalism toentrepreneurship, sharing the mindset shifts and pivotal moments that helped her embrace change, take risks, and build confidence in her next chapter. We discuss:✅ Why she walked away from a successful career in news after 20 years✅ How getting her MBA sparked a career transformation✅ The power of confidence, self-belief, and taking risks✅ Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome when making a career pivot✅ The importance of choosing to evolve vs. repeating the same path✅ Why waiting around for opportunities doesn’t work—and how to take control of your careerIf you've ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next careermove, or afraid to take a big leap, this episode is packed with insights to help you redefine success on your terms.🔗 FOLLOW ALONG:Learn more about Jillian Mele – WebsiteFollow Jillian: Instagram| LinkedInFollow Vanessa: Instagram | LinkedIn

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