
Chit Chat with Aunty Mary
Real stories, real feels, and raw reflections from someone who’s been there. Come chit chat with Aunty Mary—you’re not late, you’re right on time
Chit Chat with Aunty Mary
Episode 3 - Redefining Success After 3 Layoffs with Ariel Lim
What really happens when you get laid off three times?
In this episode, Ariel shares her honest journey through three back-to-back layoffs — how the first shook her identity, the second left her angry and disillusioned, and the third finally gave her space to reflect and heal.
We talk about tying self-worth to career, the emotional rollercoaster of job loss, and how coaching helped her reset her mindset. Ariel also shares how she went from being overly invested in work to finding a middle ground — where she can still care about her career without letting it consume her.
If you’ve ever been retrenched, questioned your value, or felt stuck in a system that only rewards performance — this one’s for you.