In this powerful episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the The Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Brodie, digital experience strategist, founder of Gearmark, two-time author, and a thoughtful voice at the intersection of technology, human experience, and conscious leadership.
Our conversation was a beautiful, expansive exploration of what it truly means to navigate change with grace. Mary shared her nonlinear career journey from aspiring English professor to digital strategist, from corporate roles shaped by layoffs and pivots to founding her own consultancy, and the deep self-awareness, curiosity, and compassion that carried her through each chapter
Here’s what you’ll learn in this reflective and empowering episode:
✅ Why nonlinear career paths are not a failure but a form of deep self-trust
✅ How releasing the pressure to have it all figured out creates more spacious, aligned leadership
✅ Why knowing what you don’t want can be just as powerful as knowing what you do
✅ How to navigate layoffs, job loss, and career transitions without internalizing shame
✅ Why most rejection and setbacks are not personal and how to stop carrying them as such
✅ The role of curiosity, experimentation, and flexibility in conscious leadership
✅ How meditation, Buddhism, and self-compassion reshaped Mary’s inner world
🎧 Listen to Episode #187 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon (@AmazonMusicUK), or anywhere you tune in just search The Self-Care Goddess Podcast.
🙌🏽 Connect with Mary Brodie on LinkedIn: @Mary Brodie, MA, Executive MA
🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: Rita Savoia
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@rita-savoia
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