What does it really take to leave a safe, stable job to chase something that feels more aligned?
In this episode, Anita sits down with Fetti Mastermind alumni Mel—a former school principal turned business owner—as she unpacks the honest, tender and courageous story behind her decision to walk away from a career she’d spent decades building.
From grieving an old identity to building a new path from the ground up, this is a story of self-trust, pivots, and the power of starting again in your 40s.
This one’s for anyone sitting on the edge of change, wondering, “Is it too late?”
In this episode, we chat through:
- Mel’s decision to leave leadership—and the inner work that came with it
- The identity shift of going from “the person everyone relied on” to beginner
- How coaching (and deep community support) became her safety net
- What Mel’s learned about self-trust, success, and redefining freedom
Timestamps:
7:22 – The moment Mel knew it was time to walk away
14:10 – Grieving the old version of herself (and finding her footing again)
25:48 – How the Fetti Mastermind became a space for healing + clarity
37:15 – Mel’s advice for anyone scared to trust the nudge
