Talking Smack 415
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Talking Smack 415
Finding Your Truth: Leaving Corporate America, Reinvention, Creativity & Purpose with Kathryn Flaschner
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What does it mean to live in alignment with your truth?
In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great sit down with writer, podcast host, actor, yoga teacher, and former corporate executive Kathryn Flaschner to explore authenticity, personal reinvention, creativity, purpose, and what happens when you step away from the life you thought you were supposed to live.
After building a successful corporate career, Kathryn made the bold decision to leave Corporate America and pursue a more creative and purpose-driven path. Through her podcast The Truth Is, she helps people explore the questions that move them and the truths that guide them forward.
Together, we discuss:
- Leaving a successful corporate career to follow a creative calling
- Finding your authentic self in work and life
- Reinvention in your 30s, 50s, and beyond
- The tension between security and purpose
- Creativity, writing, podcasting, and self-expression
- Why women struggle to prioritize themselves
- Identity shifts, motherhood, menopause, and life transitions
- The impact of social media on self-worth and authenticity
- Friendship as a source of truth and personal growth
- Learning to trust yourself and your next chapter
Kathryn also shares insights from her writing practice, her journey back to acting, and why embracing uncertainty may be the key to building a life that feels truly aligned.
Whether you're navigating a career change, questioning what's next, entering a new life stage, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this conversation offers inspiration, honesty, and plenty of laughs along the way.
About Kathryn Flaschner
Kathryn Flaschner is the creator and host of The Truth Is Podcast, where she explores authenticity, creativity, purpose, personal growth, and the stories that shape who we become. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with themselves and live in alignment with what matters most.
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