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Insights & Resources for Seasons of Change
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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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Hard Season of change or Unnecessary Chaos? How to Tell the Difference
Not all chaos is a sign you’re growing. Sometimes, it’s a sign you’re off course. Here’s how to tell the difference when life gets loud.
Change Doesn’t Always Announce Itself
Some changes don’t come with big signs — just a quiet shift you can’t ignore. Here’s how to spot a transition before life forces it.
You Don’t Have to Earn Rest — You Have to Plan for It
Rest isn’t something you earn after doing enough — it’s something you build in on purpose. Here’s how I protect my rest before I need to recover.
Slowing Down Isn’t Losing Momentum — It’s Gaining Clarity
Fast doesn’t always mean you’re making progress. Slowing down gave me the clarity I couldn’t find when I was busy “doing” — here’s why it matters in seasons of transition.
The Life You Wanted vs. The Life You’re Living
Sometimes the hardest part of growth is grieving the version of life you thought you’d have. This post holds space for that — and what comes after
Why being the bigger person won’t save you from dysfunction
Let’s talk about what being the bigger person actually costs you — especially when the situation is already dysfunctional. Because grace without boundaries isn’t healing. It’s self-abandonment.
The Worst Advice I Took During A Transition: “Stick It Out”
“Stick it out” is one of those phrases that many people say when dealing with challenges — until you realize it can be code for “stay uncomfortable longer than you need to”. In this post, I unpack why that advice kept me stuck and what helped me finally move forward.
I Am Not My Job: What a Layoff Taught Me About Self-Worth
Losing my job shook more than my paycheck — it shook my identity. This post shares what a layoff taught me about separating my worth from my work and finding peace beyond a title.
Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck
Sometimes overthinking feels like being responsible — like you’re doing the smart thing by weighing every option. But most of the time, it’s just a delay tactic. This post is about how overthinking pretends to be clarity when it’s really fear in disguise
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).