113. Editing the Script and Leaving Academia: How Dr Paulina Cossette Redefined Success

What happens when the academic dream and motherhood collide? 


In this eye-opening episode, former political science academic Dr Paulina Cossette reveals her journey from working seven exhausting days a week as a tenure track professor to becoming an entrepreneur with a thriving six-figure business that allows her the freedom and joy she needed.


Tune in to discover:

• The moment Dr Cossette realised academia's definition of success wasn't working for her life
• How she found the courage to explore options beyond the traditional academic path
• Her surprising insights about academic guilt
• What success looks like when you write the definition yourself

Whether you're questioning your academic journey or simply seeking better work-life harmony, this conversation might just change how you view your own path forward. It's an invitation to explore your options and consider what success looks like for you!


Don't miss Dr Cossette's refreshingly honest take on creating a life where both your scholarly mind and motherhood can truly thrive.


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