This week I am joined by Thea Charles, a fellow storylistener and the host of the Push or Pivot Podcast. Thea graduated from Providence College, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She did as expected and took a career path in the medical field, working as a Histocompatibility Specialist and Compliance Officer. For Thea, following a path that was created for her didn’t keep the internal fires burning. Being stuck at a crossroads in her career ultimately helped Thea realize coaching was the path for her. Thea is a life coach that believes when you know your purpose you can build the confidence to show who you are to the world. Thea has a knack for helping clients see the big picture, zero in on what they desire, and create manageable steps to get there. She helps women manage their transitions in life as she can relate having gone through many changes herself. She is a mom of two boys, wife, travel enthusiast, flutist, lover of tea and a good mural, and the host of the Push Or Pivot Podcast. You can check out season 1 and other season 2 guests of Writing Black Joy over on https://www.writingblackjoy.com/ Thea's first episode with us is https://www.writingblackjoy.com/writers-gallery/safiya-robinson You can find Thea's podcast - Push or Pivot at https://www.pushorpivot.com/ To listen to Thea's special series for Black History month, click below: Shirley Chisolm - https://www.pushorpivot.com/episodes/68 William Grant Still - https://www.pushorpivot.com/episodes/69 Jean - Michel Basquiat - https://www.pushorpivot.com/episodes/70 Marsha P Johnson - https://www.pushorpivot.com/episodes/71 And you can learn more about coaching with Thea on https://thearenel.com/ And if you want to know about working with me, go over to https://www.safiyarobinson.com/