The Inner Compass Collective

Victoria May
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Hosted by Victoria May | Founder of The Inner Compass Collective I once followed every “right” step: career growth, leadership, external success. But inside, something no longer fit. This podcast is a space for high-achieving women in the in-between: The identity shift where the old version works… but doesn’t feel true. Each episode explores the psychology of identity evolution, the tension between ambition and alignment, and what it really takes to move from external validation to internal authority and consciously design your next chapter. New episodes every fortnight.

  1. She Followed It “Just for Fun”….Then This Happened

    2D AGO

    She Followed It “Just for Fun”….Then This Happened

    What happens when you stop overthinking your path… and just follow what you enjoy? In this episode, I speak with Renee, a musician by night and occupational therapist by day, who never believed music could be a career, or that she was “good enough” to pursue it seriously. But instead of trying to figure it all out, she followed her joy. And what unfolded surprised her. From recording a song “just for fun”… to radio play, live performances, and now creating an album, all while still working as an occupational therapist, a career she also enjoys. We explore: Why following what lights you up is more powerful than forcing clarityThe fear of not being good enough (and doing it anyway)Building a side hustle without blowing up your lifeThe reality of balancing music and her career in real timeHow small steps create momentum you can’t predict This is for anyone navigating a career change, craving more creativity, or sitting on something they love but haven’t fully let themselves pursue. Because the path isn’t something you figure out, it’s something that reveals itself when you start following your joy. Connect with Renee: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/387mU8HeT1rsqYdOJC9k5q?si=WDUHYxayQyCZn4Rsw4uUCg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blue_ren_music/

    31 min

  2. MAR 31

    The 'Great Millennial Career Crisis' Is a Lie (And It’s Keeping You Stuck)

    If this episode resonates, I’m also hosting a live masterclass in the lead-up to the next Inner Compass round, where I’ll guide you through how to navigate this moment, reconnect to your own direction, and start defining your true north. Save your spot: ⁠https://www.innercompassco.com/freewebinar⁠ Everyone is calling it a career crisis. Burnout. Disillusionment. Questioning everything you’ve built. But I don’t agree. In this episode, I break down why the so-called “millennial career crisis” is being completely misdiagnosed. And why framing it as a crisis is exactly what keeps people stuck, forcing fear-led decisions and recreating the same patterns. Because this isn’t a crisis. It’s an awakening into identity shifts, self-discovery, purpose, and personal transformation. The systems aren’t working. And you’re not broken for feeling it. If you’re feeling disconnected from your career and unsure what’s next, this will challenge how you’re seeing it, and why that matters.

    21 min
  3. The Clues Were Already There, I Just Couldn’t See Them

    MAR 16

    The Clues Were Already There, I Just Couldn’t See Them

    For years, I thought I was searching for my purpose. I tried to logic my way into it. I followed what made sense. I chose what looked credible.And I missed what was already written in front of me. The clues were there long before I was ready to see them. In this episode, I share the moment I realised I had already named my direction years earlier, and how conditioning, identity, and fear filtered what I believed was possible. Inside this episode:💡 Why you can’t see beyond the identity you’re operating from💡 The reason your True North often feels “unrealistic” at first💡 How to start collecting the clues already present in your life💡 The difference between logical choices and aligned ones💡 Why self-leadership requires expanding what you believe is possible If you feel lost, directionless, or stuck between worlds, this one will land. LINKS: START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset by @victoriamay | StanNEXT INTAKE ➡️ Inner Compass Foundation Course by @victoriamay | Stan

    20 min
  4. The Mistake I Made After Leaving Corporate (And Why It Didn’t Work)

    MAR 2

    The Mistake I Made After Leaving Corporate (And Why It Didn’t Work)

    When I left corporate, I moved fast. I built quickly. I tried to create my next chapter before I had fully embodied the shift. But what looked like confidence was urgency. And urgency is just fear dressed as ambition. In this episode, I share the biggest mistake I made at the beginning of my journey: trying to build an aligned path before I had become the woman who could hold it. And why it couldn’t work. Inside this episode:💡 Why urgency feels productive but recreates old patterns💡 The difference between embodiment and action💡 What happens when you build from fear instead of self-leadership💡 Why your “aligned” next chapter won’t hold if your identity hasn’t shifted💡 The lesson that changed how I move forever If you’re trying to create a new chapter but it feels forced, unstable, or exhausting, this one is for you. LINKS: START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset by @victoriamay | StanNEXT INTAKE ➡️ Inner Compass Foundation Course by @victoriamay | Stan PS: There has been a rebrand of the Podcast, to bring it more inline with the overarching brand I am building, the Inner Compass Collective, I decided to rebrand so this podcast is an extension of that.

    24 min

  5. FEB 10

    They call it "Selling your soul for money" for a reason

    I took a part-time role to support me whilst I built and delivered my Inner Compass beta program. But what started with ease and support slowly turned into soul drain. I was back in misalignment and got the soul slap I needed. In this episode, I share what really happened. The signs I ignored, the moment it hit breaking point, and what a great reminder of why I wanted to leave corporate: You can’t stay where your energy dies and expect your purpose to thrive. Inside this episode:💡 The hidden cost of misaligned financial support💡 How I knew I was completely out of alignment💡 The difference between doing something because you can vs. because you should💡 What happened the moment I let go💡 Why these detours are sometimes exactly what’s needed to reconnect to the soul path If your energy is drained, if your body is screaming, if you're holding on out of fear, this ones for you. New Moon Circle 17th Feb: FEBRUARY 17 ⏩ Inner Compass Circle by @victoriamay | StanInner Compass Collective course: NEXT INTAKE ➡️ Inner Compass Foundation Course by @victoriamay | Stan

    22 min
  6. The Breakup That Broke Her, Then Lead Her Straight to Her Purpose

    12/17/2025

    The Breakup That Broke Her, Then Lead Her Straight to Her Purpose

    What began as a devastating breakup in Vietnam became the unexpected turning point that awakened Albany’s deepest feminine gifts, and set her on the path to helping other women do the same. In this week’s episode, I spoke with Albany, a psychosomatic healer, breathwork practitioner, and women’s love coach who helps women heal their hearts and reclaim their voice, self-worth, and soul-led vision after heartbreak. Inside this episode: How heartbreak became her spiritual and vocational awakening The role of ancestral patterns and feminine suppression in love and purpose What it means to step out of the “spiritual closet” and be fully seen The link between healing, visibility, and your soul-led career How to navigate the identity death that precedes real clarity Why your voice, womb, and inner child are the keys to embodiment The truth about rejection, failure, and trusting divine timing in your business This one is real, raw, and full of resonance for any woman standing in the void, wondering what's next. If you’ve ever felt like everything had to fall apart to come home to yourself, this episode will speak to you. 🎙️ Connect with Albany on IG: @lovealchemywithalbany book on psychosomatic healing and the rituals that led her to relationship alignment. If you're feeling the nudge to dive deeper into your own soul-led career journey, start here: ⁠START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset by @victoriamay | Stan⁠

    40 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    High-achievers, overthinkers, and perfectionists... this is the trap blocking your next step!

    When it comes to creating a soul-led life or career, expectations are one of the biggest blockers to clarity. In this raw, personal episode of Diary of a Creator, I reflect on the shadow of expectations, especially after just turning 40. We cover: Why expectations are ego-based (not soul-based) How they sneak into decision-making and sabotage clarity The trap of timelines, milestones, and societal shoulds Why overachievers feel constant disappointment The difference between expectation and vision What to do when you're frozen in indecision If you're at a crossroads and craving clarity, the Inner Compass Reset will shift you out of the mind and back into body-led knowing. START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset

    19 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    You Can't Build a Soul-Led Path Following Someone Elses Map

    You can leave the corporate job. You can start the soul-led business. And still… find yourself burned out, unfulfilled, and following someone else’s way. In this episode, I get real about the spiritual traps, ego patterns, and business pressures that nearly made me give it all up. And how everything changed when I decided to stop outsourcing direction and start listening inward. Even for my business strategy. Inside: • How we unconsciously recreate what we tried to escape• The silent power of spiritual ego and strategy shame • Why your path must be different if it’s truly soul-led • Why every misstep is part of building trust in your voice • What happened when I rebuilt everything through intuition, and nothing else This is your permission to stop following and start leading. From within. If this story or journey resonates, then here are some next steps for you: START FREE ➡️ Inner Compass Reset by @victoriamay | Stan NOVEMBER INTAKE ➡️ Inner Compass Foundation Course by @victoriamay | Stan

    22 min
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Hosted by Victoria May | Founder of The Inner Compass Collective I once followed every “right” step: career growth, leadership, external success. But inside, something no longer fit. This podcast is a space for high-achieving women in the in-between: The identity shift where the old version works… but doesn’t feel true. Each episode explores the psychology of identity evolution, the tension between ambition and alignment, and what it really takes to move from external validation to internal authority and consciously design your next chapter. New episodes every fortnight.

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