08: From Shutdowns to Second Acts: How to Build Your Next Chapter with Love Rutledge

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When a career crisis hits, it might just be the push you needed.

In this episode of Don’t Fk*n Shrink, Daffney Allwein talks with Love Rutledge, Executive Coach, host of the FedUpward Podcast, and founder of FedUpward Coaching. After more than 25 years in federal service, Love helps government professionals and executives reinvent their careers, build clarity, and thrive through transitions.

Together, they unpack what it means to find purpose beyond your job title, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and turn change into opportunity. Whether you’re navigating a layoff, a government shutdown, or just craving something new, this conversation will remind you that you’re never starting over — you’re starting differently.

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 FedUpwardCoaching.com | FormerGov.com | AIDCoaching.com | FedFam.org