Her Intentional Reset

Molly Wipperfurth
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Her Intentional Reset is the podcast for women in their mid 30’s, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change — whether you're eyeing a full career pivot, building a second act, or just wondering if the career you chose 20 years ago still fits. Host Molly Wipperfurth talks with real women who've made the leap: from corporate to creative, from climbing the ladder to building something new. Every conversation covers the practical realities of career reinvention — the finances, the trade-offs, the timeline, and what life actually looks like on the other side. If you're a woman in midlife rethinking your career, this is where your next chapter starts. If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw

Episodes

  1. From Accountant to Author: Ruby Raynes' Inspiring Journey - Midlife Career Change

    2D AGO

    From Accountant to Author: Ruby Raynes' Inspiring Journey - Midlife Career Change

    Ruby Raynes shares her extraordinary journey as both an accountant and a romance author in this engaging episode. Remarkably, she composed her third book, "Jasper," while battling breast cancer, demonstrating her resilience and dedication to her craft. In our conversation, Ruby illuminates the significance of her writing not only as a personal outlet but also as a means to amplify queer voices and foster community support. Her narrative underscores the importance of representation and the power of storytelling in creating spaces of acceptance and joy. Ultimately, Ruby's story is one of perseverance, self-discovery, and the unwavering belief in the transformative nature of love. Show notes: Ruby Raynes's journey is one marked by resilience and creativity, as explored in the latest episode of Her Intentional Reset. As a romance author, Ruby discusses her unique transition from a career in accounting to writing MM romance novels, shedding light on the motivation that fueled her passion for storytelling. She candidly reflects on her experiences as an author navigating the complexities of the publishing world, including the challenges of self-publishing and the significance of community support. Ruby's narrative is particularly poignant as she shares her battle with breast cancer, during which she wrote her third book, Jasper. This experience not only shaped her writing but also deepened her commitment to portraying queer joy and representation in her work. The episode serves as an inspiring call to action for listeners, encouraging them to pursue their own creative aspirations while highlighting the healing power of storytelling and community. Takeaways: 00:00 - Facing the Audience05:06 - The Journey of Self-Discovery in MM Romance16:30 - The Journey to Audiobook Production20:18 - Navigating Life and Writing Through Cancer34:21 - Building a Supportive Community in Literature38:15 - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance45:53 - Transitioning to Personal Insights Find Ruby's Books: Love in Ink Series: Finn | Jackson | Jasper | Dom — Available on Amazon & Audible Shop illustrated covers, book boxes + more: rubyrains.com Follow Ruby: Facebook Page @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156705018 Facebook Group @ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14uLHQN2Nb/Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/author_rubyraynes/#Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authorrubyraynes Book Recommendation From This Episode: "Until I Saw You" by Diana Romaine CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: : https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forwardLicense code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

    54 min
  2. When your hobby becomes your calling - Navigating a Passion-Led Career Change with Hailey Smith

    2D AGO

    When your hobby becomes your calling - Navigating a Passion-Led Career Change with Hailey Smith

    A passion-led career change does not transpire instantaneously; rather, it is a gradual unfolding of deliberate actions and reflections. Hailey Smith's journey exemplifies this principle, as she transitioned from an essential worker to the founder of Simply Creative, a thriving art studio in Minneapolis. Throughout our discussion, we delve into the pivotal 2AM moment that catalyzed her decision to leap into entrepreneurship, as well as the meticulous planning she undertook to establish a sustainable business model. Moreover, Hailey shares invaluable insights on the significance of community, accessibility, and the importance of nurturing one's creative instincts. Listeners will glean practical advice on overcoming self-doubt and the transformative power of trusting in one’s passions, ultimately encouraging them to pursue their dreams with confidence. A paradigm shift towards a passion-led career is often perceived as an instantaneous transformation; however, the journey is typically characterized by a series of deliberate, incremental decisions. Hailey Smith, the visionary behind Simply Creative, shares her compelling narrative, illustrating how a pandemic-induced hobby blossomed into a flourishing art studio in Minneapolis. This episode unveils the intricacies of Hailey's journey, emphasizing that true passion-led career changes require time, perseverance, and strategic planning. From her initial explorations in jewelry-making to establishing a thriving business, Hailey's story serves as a testament to the power of creativity and community. Takeaways: Hailey Smith emphasizes that a passion-led career change is a gradual process requiring careful planning and execution.She highlights the importance of building a financial safety net prior to making significant career transitions.Hailey advocates for embracing one's creativity and taking small, consistent steps towards realizing one's passions.She discusses the necessity of market research and understanding one's customer base when venturing into a new business.Hailey encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to create a supportive community that fosters collaboration rather than competition.She reflects on the significance of self-belief and the impact of pursuing one's passions on personal fulfillment. Companies mentioned in this episode: Simply CreativeEtsyMinnehaha Art Fair Connect with Simply Creative Simply Creative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycreativemn Simply Creative Website: https://www.simplycreativemn.com Connect with HIR Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: :https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forward License code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

    43 min
  3. Heart-Head Alignment: How She Left Accounting to Own a Gym | Tina Hegna, Burn Boot Camp Maple Grove MN

    2D AGO

    Heart-Head Alignment: How She Left Accounting to Own a Gym | Tina Hegna, Burn Boot Camp Maple Grove MN

    She always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She just needed something worth building. Tina Hegna spent over a decade in corporate accounting — not because she'd given up on that dream, but because the right application hadn't found her yet. Then she walked into a Burn Boot Camp class as a member, and everything clicked. What happened next was anything but simple — one franchise became three, a pandemic tested everything, and an intentional decision to scale back to one location turned out to be the most strategic move she ever made. In this conversation, Tina unpacks the full journey: the financial realities of franchise ownership, what her accounting background did and didn't prepare her for, and the heart-head alignment framework she uses to make every major decision in business and in life. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: [00:10:00] The franchise approval process, funding options, and what to expect in the FDD 14-day blackout period[00:18:27] The real cost to open a Burn Boot Camp franchise — and why construction costs can swing the number dramatically[00:20:34] Short and long-term financial considerations every franchise owner needs to think through before signing[00:24:38] Managing part-time shift workers, building culture, and navigating HR from scratch[00:27:55] The heart-head alignment framework Tina uses to make clear decisions[00:29:53] What her husband Harlan and sister Stephanie each identified as her greatest strengths GUEST REFERENCES Brené Brown — 'The Gifts of Imperfection' — Amazon linkStart Strong: Free Week at most Burn Boot Camps - sign up using Burn links below. CONNECT WITH BURN BOOT CAMP MAPLE GROVE Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/burnbootcampmaplegrovemn Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/burnbootcampmaplegrovemn Website: https://locations.burnbootcamp.com/locations/maple-grove-mn/ Burn Boot Camp location finder and Start Strong Free Week details: https://burnbootcamp.com/ CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: :https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forward License code: RVGOVVHKDJFBKVJC

    45 min
  4. Midlife Career Change: Use Existing Skills to Land Your Dream Role

    2D AGO

    Midlife Career Change: Use Existing Skills to Land Your Dream Role

    A midlife career change can feel like trading everything you've built for a leap into the unknown — especially when you're starting over in a field that doesn't know your name yet. If you're a woman over 40 staring down a layoff, a restless feeling, or a career that no longer fits, the question isn't whether to pivot — it's how to do it without throwing away 20 years of hard-won expertise. Joanna Ehresman spent 13 years as a senior marketing executive in wealth management before a layoff forced the question she'd been avoiding: what do I actually want? Her answer was interior design — a passion she'd dismissed for decades as impractical. Using a job shadow strategy and the transferable skills she already had, she created a brand-new role at Fika Design Group without a design degree, a portfolio, or a clear plan. Six months in, she's not looking back. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: ▸ [00:03:34] Career pivot decision-making: why defaulting back to the same industry after a layoff can stall your second act — and what to do instead ▸ [00:09:42] Job shadow career exploration: how to get inside a new industry with no experience, no portfolio, and no perfect pitch ▸ [00:12:39] How to change careers using transferable skills: from a one-week shadow to a paid pilot to a primary role — the step-by-step ▸ [00:25:33] Financial planning for a midlife career change: the real income trade-offs, dual-income considerations, and how to decide if the numbers work ▸ [00:29:28] Identifying transferable skills women over 40 underestimate: and what Joanna's employers say her true superpower is If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.

    42 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Her Intentional Reset Trailer

    Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset You’re capable, driven, and successful by every outside measure. But somewhere in the back of your mind, a quiet voice keeps asking: is this career still right for me? Her Intentional Reset — a podcast hosted by Molly Wipperfurth is for women in their mid30's, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change. Each week, Molly talks with real women who’ve made career pivots — not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Honest conversations about what inspired the shift, the financial realities, the trade-offs, and what life actually looks like on the other side. If you’re a woman in midlife considering a career change, a second act, or just wondering if something better fits — this is where that conversation starts. New episodes every week. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen. If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: :https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Her Intentional Reset is the podcast for women in their mid 30’s, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change — whether you're eyeing a full career pivot, building a second act, or just wondering if the career you chose 20 years ago still fits. Host Molly Wipperfurth talks with real women who've made the leap: from corporate to creative, from climbing the ladder to building something new. Every conversation covers the practical realities of career reinvention — the finances, the trade-offs, the timeline, and what life actually looks like on the other side. If you're a woman in midlife rethinking your career, this is where your next chapter starts. If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVw

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  • Creator
    Molly Wipperfurth
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
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