Unmute Yourself
This podcast is about lifting the curtain on leadership, purpose, and the real stories behind people who dared to do things differently. We’ll talk about how they found their path, the struggles they faced, and how they built something that truly matters. These are everyday people doing extraordinary things, and I want you to know, you are capable of that too.
Unmute Yourself
SEASON 3 E4: Kendra Germenis on Career Chaos & Creative Pivot
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Sometimes the career you planned… stops working.
My guest this week, Kendra Germenis, built a path that looked solid on paper: corporate roles, program management, and a master’s degree in Human Dimensions of Organizations.
Then the layoff came.
What followed was a year of job offers falling apart and a growing realization that maybe the next chapter wasn’t supposed to look like the last one.
Eventually she stopped fighting it.
And picked up a paintbrush.
In this episode, we talk about:
• shadow genius and the work we default to
• why structure actually fuels creativity
• what it takes to stop explaining your choices
• and how identity shifts when you stop forcing the old plan
Because the real question isn’t always, What should I do next?
Sometimes it’s, What have I been ignoring that already knows the answer?
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Contact Our Guest – Kendra Germenis
Email: kendragermenis@gmail.com
Website: bestatworkplaces.com
Instagram (Art): @kitsyco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendragermenis/
Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercartersocialimpact/
Instagram: @unmuteyourself
Website: https://flashlightthinking.com
Music: “Your Way” by Mark July | Licensed by Uppbeat
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