Learn how to pursue your most passionate career, because life is too short to settle for that boring 9-5. I’ll share lessons from my journey about how I went from 10 years feeling stuck in corporate - to now pursuing my dream career full time.

Pursuing Your Passion
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Learn how to pursue your most passionate career, because life is too short to settle for that boring 9-5. I’ll share lessons from my journey about how I went from 10 years feeling stuck in corporate - to now pursuing my dream career full time.
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Recent Episodes

January 28, 2025
15: Rapper turned corporate turned entrepreneur w/ Ben Harris
<p>Let's talk about overcoming fear to pursue your passion </p> <p>In today's episode of Pursuing Your Passion, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/">Kaitlyn</a> connects with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakfreewithben/">Ben Harris</a> about the importance of chasing your dream career. Ben talks about his career journey from rapping on stages, to working a corporate job, and then taking the leap to work for himself. He's been on his entrepreneurial path for 5+ years, and today he's sharing his experience overcoming fear, imposter syndrome, and making big life transitions. We had an honest chat about the highs and lows of pursuing your passion, the reality of self-doubt, and the importance of mindset in achieving success. Tune in for practical advice for anyone looking to pivot into a new industry or entrepreneurship! Let's get you on your path to your passion.</p> <p>If you need some help getting started, <a href="https://calendly.com/kaitlynmazz/coaching?month=2025-01">book a free call</a> to brainstorm your next steps.</p> <p>-</p> <p>00:00 Introduction: Pursuing Your Passion</p> <p>01:07 Meet the Guest: Ben Harris</p> <p>02:16 Ben's Journey: From Corporate to Coaching</p> <p>03:29 The Fear Guy: Embracing and Overcoming Fear</p> <p>08:14 Daily Routines and Mindset</p> <p>09:30 Taking the Leap: Quitting the Job</p> <p>12:32 Discovering Coaching and Purpose</p> <p>21:12 Music Career and Early Passions</p> <p>23:17 The Power of Fear: Lessons and Quotes</p> <p>25:12 Evolving Beyond the Fear Guy</p> <p>26:53 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Redirecting Focus</p> <p>27:35 Navigating Career Pivots</p> <p>28:10 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</p> <p>30:04 The Importance of Mindset in Success</p> <p>30:51 Real-Life Coaching Success Stories</p> <p>34:15 Facing Financial Fears in Career Changes</p> <p>42:10 Embracing Responsibility and Trusting the Unknown</p> <p>48:27 The Power of Fear as a Compass</p> <p>51:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>

October 29, 2024
14: Your business is NOT your identity w/ Staci Gray
<p>Are you in the first couple of years in your entrepreneurship journey? If so, make sure you tune into this episode of Pursuing Your Passion for some incredible insights. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kaitlyn</a> chats with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/staci_gray/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Staci Gray</a>, an expert in scaling and organizing businesses, about how Staci helps entrepreneurs balance operational chaos and personal well-being through systems and deep inner work. Learn about:</p> <ul> <li>The benefits of detaching personal identity from business success</li> <li>Journaling prompts to use for clarity and decision making</li> <li>Why you need to close your '<a href="https://organizetoscale.com/closing-the-mental-tabs/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mental tabs</a>' to free up space</li> <li>Actionable steps to structure and scale a business effectively</li> </ul> <p>--</p> <p>00:00 Embracing the Messiness of Business</p> <p>00:25 Introduction to Staci Gray</p> <p>01:52 Staci's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins</p> <p>03:03 The Passion for Helping Entrepreneurs Heal</p> <p>04:20 Early Work Experience and Learning</p> <p>10:41 The Importance of Journaling</p> <p>15:25 Building a Supportive Community</p> <p>20:29 The Birth of Organize to Scale</p> <p>30:12 Tying Identity to Business</p> <p>31:21 Innate Value vs. Market Value</p> <p>32:24 Embracing Multiple Identities</p> <p>34:44 Entrepreneurial Identity Crisis</p> <p>35:49 Letting Go and Empowering Others</p> <p>43:25 Creating Space Through Structure</p> <p>50:53 Taking Action and Embracing Messiness</p> <p>53:35 Final Thoughts </p>

October 15, 2024
13: Overcoming Barriers & Identity Shifts w/ Dr. Jessica Tranchina
<p>In this episode of 'Pursuing Your Passion', <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.mazzarella/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kaitlyn Mazzarella</a> chats with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_jesst/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Jessica Tranchina</a>, co-founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/generatorathletelab/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Generator Athlete Lab</a> in Austin, Texas. We dive into:</p> <ul> <li>The importance of following your intuition and seeking help when faced with barriers </li> <li>Her journey of co-founding a wellness center with her husband while balancing her physical therapy career and family life</li> <li>The challenges of managing multiple identities, lessons from entrepreneurship, and the power of community support</li> </ul> <p>Dr. Jessica shares insights on overcoming barriers, the significance of passion in business, and advice for those considering to open a physical space or to go into business with their spouse.</p> <p>-</p> <p>If you're feeling uninspired by your current career path and you're dreaming of a career you would LOVE... here's a free gift for you: <a href="https://calendly.com/kaitlynmazz/coaching?month=2024-10" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">link for a free clarity call</a></p> <p>-</p> <p>00:00 Overcoming Barriers and Seeking Help</p> <p>00:43 Introduction to Pursuing Your Passion</p> <p>01:06 Meet Dr. Jessica Tranchina</p> <p>03:49 The Birth of Generator Athlete Lab</p> <p>11:07 The Science Behind Recovery</p> <p>17:36 Building the Dream Facility</p> <p>27:20 Embracing Multiple Identities</p> <p>27:53 A New Business Vision</p> <p>28:31 The Power of Owning Your Story</p> <p>29:24 A Heartwarming Story About Alessandra</p> <p>34:56 The Importance of Passion and Community</p> <p>42:12 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</p> <p>46:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information</p>
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