Reinvention: Is it truly possible?
Sometimes reinvention occurs because we are craving a change and are fueled by a sense of dissatisfaction with our current existence. Sometimes it happens because there’s an inexplicable knowing pinging at your gut, an intuitive belief that greater possibilities await. And then there are moments when reinvention becomes our silent pact with survival, a journey comparable to a tadpole's metamorphosis into a frog or a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. And, if we're fortunate enough to be both lucky and patient, the result is akin to witnessing the birth of someone entirely new—a person who is physically, emotionally, and spiritually unrecognizable, yet emanates a power that surpasses anything experienced before.
No matter the catalyst or spark, I want to help wield the power of this moment in your life to become a version of yourself you can barely fathom.
But, why me you may ask? Because I’ve done what I didn’t think was possible.
In 2017, I was caught in the throes of a divorce I never wanted after a decade-long marriage. I searched the shelves of my local bookstore for answers as the words I don’t love you anymore rang through my head. However, the stories I found vacillated between what I’ve come to call the Disney Divorce Story, where everything ends wrapped in the arms of a man, and how-to guides that reduced the grief I was feeling to a 10-step process. The closest I could come to what I needed were stories of death and loss.
I didn’t need a self-help guide to tell me what to do; I didn’t need a story wrapped up in a bow. I needed a hand to hold. I needed to be seen. I needed to know I was going to be okay. My kids were going to be okay. Life was going to be okay.
Of course, I desperately wanted to eat-pray-love my way to a fresh, new life like the stories on the shelves, but that wasn’t going to be my life. I went from a stay-at-home mom with a side hustle to eating over the kitchen sink after days of agency grind. I prayed my single-parent love was enough for my kids. I loved my bed when I finally fell asleep each night, though I still felt the ghost of the man who left beside me. I couldn’t escape the beige, Costco-lined streets of Chandler, Arizona, so I was forced to create an oasis in the desert of my life. From reentering the dating world to climbing the corporate ladder, from entry-level associate to executive, to deconstructing my faith and rebuilding my family, I found the answers I searched for as my life spiraled, growing and changing exactly where I was.
And, you can too. Whether you are an empty nester looking for a new purpose, a divorcee grappling with your new reality, or a woman simply ready for a change in her life, I am here to help you.
Ways I can Help:
Help you create a strong personal narrative and identify your transferrable skills.
Prepare you for an interview and review your resume and cover letter.
Hold your virtual hand as you navigate divorce, single motherhood, and grief.
Help you refresh and reinvent your personal style.
Simply answer any questions you have and be a safe person to talk to.
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THE DIARY OF AN OLIVE BRANCH
The Diary of an Olive Branch is a podcast that explores the intricate journey of reinvention, both personally and professionally. Each episode brings you lessons learned from Alex's own journey of reinvention, along with inspiring stories from individuals navigating their own pivotal life transitions.
The olive branch, a symbol of peace and new beginnings, represents Alex's approach to each narrative - as love letters to her audience, offering hope, understanding, and solidarity in times of change.
Join Alex as she uncovers the profound lessons and heartfelt experiences in the art of starting anew.
