“I am going to do something for me! I'm going to do something that feels aligned with who I am… And as scary as that felt and sounded, it was the first time that I had full conviction that I couldn't do this, play this game anymore. And that I had to look out for myself.” In this episode, Julia opens up about how being laid off multiple times forced her to confront a lifelong pattern of people pleasing and seeking external validation. Realizing that her corporate career wasn’t aligned with her true self, she secretly launched a podcast, eventually embracing her purpose and finding fulfillment through the power of manifestation. Julia’s story is one of self discovery, choosing herself, and breaking free from societal expectations. She also shares how her journey of healing impacts how she raises her children, helping them break cycles of external validation and encouraging them to follow their own joy. Today on Limitless: Breaking Free from External Validation: How Julia’s corporate career was shaped by the need for others' approval. Layoffs as a Catalyst: How losing her job helped Julia re-evaluate her life and find her purpose. Secret Podcast: Launching her passion project in secret and eventually embracing it fully. Manifestation & Letting Go: Julia’s insights on releasing control and allowing opportunities to flow naturally. Parenting with Intention: Encouraging her children to break free from cycles of validation and pursue their true happiness. Connect with Julia Instagram: dreamyourlifenow  Website:⁠ www.dreamyourlifenow.com Listen: Dream Your Life Podcast  Contact Fiona Private coaching: ⁠Work with me⁠ Instagram: fionawalshcoaching LinkedIn: ⁠Fiona Walsh Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠