What Happens When You Trust the Nudge with Jennifer Smith of Flourish Careers LLC and Gig Talent

Stepping away from corporate success to build something of your own takes more than strategy, it takes courage. We sit down with Jennifer Smith, Career + HR Consultant of Flourish Careers LLC and Gig Talent, to unpack what it takes to leave a successful corporate career and build a fulfilling independent practice. With a background in HR across Fortune 50 companies, Jennifer shares how she traded predictability for purpose and leaned into her intuition to build a values-driven business. From graveyard shifts to consulting, she reflects on what it means to take courageous steps, trust your gut and redefine success on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

(01:21) Career success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being.

(03:41) HR wasn’t an obvious path. Jennifer carved her own by volunteering and showing up.

(06:50) “Five minutes to flourish” helped her build momentum while still in her day job.

(13:37) The pandemic shifted her focus fully to coaching.

(16:26) A “portfolio career” allows Jennifer to flex different muscles and manage risk.

(19:06) Prioritizing three things per week keeps her focused and energized.

(20:51) Redefining success based on alignment and fulfillment, not promotions.

(25:40) Trust the glimpse — it may lead to more than you imagine.

Resources Mentioned:

Jennifer Smith

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlsmith9200/

Gig Talent

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gig-talent/

Flourish Careers LLC | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-careers/

Flourish Careers LLC | Website

https://www.flourish.careers/

The Muse

https://www.themuse.com/

Frito-Lay

https://www.fritolay.com/

PepsiCo

https://www.pepsico.com/

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