When Your Dream Job Becomes Your Worst Nightmare

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Jackie Davalos had the career many people dream about — working as a Bloomberg TV and digital reporter after starting out in finance. But behind the success was something so many journalists know intimately: burnout.

The pressure, the toxic environments, the nonstop pace, the ignored warning signs — Jackie kept pushing until one question from her therapist changed the course of her life:

“If you had one year to live, what would you do?”

Her answer? Leave journalism. Move to France. Go to pastry school.

In this episode, Jackie shares how she walked away from a career she worked incredibly hard to build in order to finally listen to herself. We talk about burnout in journalism, trusting your gut, fear, reinvention, and why waiting for the “perfect time” can keep you stuck forever.

This conversation hit me personally in so many ways — and Jackie’s answer to whether she misses her old life made her story even more unforgettable.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt exhausted by the grind, or wondered what would happen if you actually listened to your inner voice… this episode is for you.

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