Hello! I'm Joseph Alcantara. Together we'll uncover the power of purpose, experience mentorship magic, unpack ways to make a difference, and find transformative journeys as a community.
She Was Laid Off 4 Times — and Still Won | Jennifer Walter's Pivot Story
What happens when life keeps pulling the rug from under you — again and again?Meet Jennifer Walter, a corporate talent acquisition manager who has been laid off four times — during pregnancy, a family health crisis, the pandemic, and even while battling cancer.Instead of letting these setbacks define her, Jennifer turned them into fuel for a stronger, more balanced, and more meaningful life.In this episode of Meaningful: The Power of a Pivot, host Joseph Alcantara dives deep into how Jennifer rebuilt her confidence, redefined success, and found purpose beyond her job title.🎧 Listen now and rediscover your power to pivot, no matter what life throws your way.👉 Watch/Listen Now:- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UClADsM80wIM7yLTDlUtppRQ- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18HNgQz9I0Qi7SP5mRPZWV- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meaningful-marketing-mentoring-mattering/id1721732983🎙️ Follow Joseph:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/josephalcantara.1/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-alcantara-0321- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josephalcantara.1Reach out to Jennifer:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-walter-220320b/
12 Oct 2025
From Seminary to Real Estate: How Faith Built His Fortune | Alex Steeg’s Pivot Story
For Alex Steeg, it began in seminary — and ended with a thriving real estate business, a family-run property management firm, and a life rooted in faith and stewardship.In this episode of Meaningful: The Power of a Pivot, we unpack Alex’s journey from pastoral ministry to property mogul, the leap of faith that started it all, and what it means to steward your purpose, people, and potential.If you’ve ever felt stuck between passion and practicality, this episode is for you.Expect details of these takeaways: - Alex's journey began in seminary, leading to a passion for stewardship.- He emphasizes the importance of community in navigating life's challenges.- Balancing life and business requires a dimmer switch approach.- Persistence is key when facing adversity and challenges.- Stewardship is about being faithful with what we are entrusted with.- Finding passion in work is crucial for long-term success.- Building relationships takes time and intentionality.- Starting small in real estate can lead to greater opportunities.- Hiring help can free up time for higher value tasks.- Life is a collection of various seasons, not a linear path.🎧 Listen everywhere you get podcasts:- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UClADsM80wIM7yLTDlUtppRQ- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18HNgQz9I0Qi7SP5mRPZWV- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meaningful-marketing-mentoring-mattering/id1721732983🎙️ Follow Joseph:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/josephalcantara.1/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-alcantara-0321- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josephalcantara.1Reach out to Alex:- IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexsteeg/- Email: alex@shorewaymgmt.com
19 Sept 2025
How to Get Unstuck in Your Career | Ashley Jablow on Reinvention
What do you do when the career you worked so hard for no longer fits?In this episode of Meaningful: The Power of a Pivot, I sit down with Ashley Jablow—career redesign coach, facilitator, speaker, and founder of Wayfinders Collective. From IDEO to the Obama White House, from burnout to breakthroughs, Ashley’s story shows how reinvention can spark clarity, creativity, and courage.We talk about:- Growing up in Silicon Valley’s culture of success- Being laid off and the gift it became- Creating a personal “career design sprint”- Discover • Define • Imagine • Iterate — Ashley’s four-step framework- The role of creativity and her book "100 Days of Designing My Life"- What it means to live meaningfullyAshley’s journey proves that getting unstuck starts with permission to pivot.👉 Watch & subscribe for more inspiring pivot stories:YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UClADsM80wIM7yLTDlUtppRQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18HNgQz9I0Qi7SP5mRPZWVApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meaningful-marketing-mentoring-mattering/id1721732983Instagram: https://instagram.com/josephalcantara.1LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joseph-alcantara-0321TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@josephalcantara.1#ThePowerOfPivot #SelfHelp #CareerDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SelfImprovement #Happiness #Inspiration #Success #WorkLifeAlignment #Podcast
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