From music major to stock picker to CEO - Whitney Johnson has had quite the unconventional career path. But with a combination of self-advocacy and fearlessness, Whitney has become a successful author, business leader, and executive coach. In this week’s episode, she explains her method for starting new projects and how to approach those uncomfortable moments in your career.

• 1:24 - Whitney’s transition from music major to stock picker
• 3:14 - Advice for people making a major career change
• 6:40 - The origin of Whitney’s advocacy for herself
• 7:57 - Mini coaching session
• 15:20 - Advice on starting something new
• 20:16 - Speedround

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