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So, you want to quit your job or exit a role you’ve outgrown? Start here.

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Hey there! I’m Kathlyn.

And as a Transition Strategist, I help high-performing women, primarily Black women, navigate life and career transitions without unnecessary chaos, by deepening self-trust and realigning with your values.

After navigating an unexpected career shakeup — and realizing I was already outgrowing the role — I started building a life that felt more aligned with who I really am.

On this blog, I share personal reflections, practical guidance, and ease-centered strategies to help you move forward without waiting for burnout, breakdown, or someone else’s decision to force the change.

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5 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results (and Why That’s Okay)

Feeling stuck despite putting in months of effort? Many of us give up too soon because we expect instant results, early data to tell the full story, or visibility to validate our work. In this post, we bust five common myths about effort and progress, helping you embrace the “messy middle,” trust invisible growth, and stay the course until your results appear.

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What No One Tells You About Leaving a Toxic Work Environment

Leaving a toxic work environment doesn’t mean everything suddenly feels better. In fact, sometimes the real work starts after you walk away. What people don’t always talk about is the impact doesn’t fully hit you until after you’re out.. The way stress sticks with you, even when the job is over. Here’s some things no one tells you about leaving a toxic workplace.

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How to know it’s time for a life or career shift

Sometimes the signs are subtle — a sense of restlessness, a quiet dread on Sunday nights (the Sunday scaries), or a version of you that no longer fits. In this post, I’m walking through some of the ways you might already be in transition (even if nothing dramatic has happened yet).

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