The Pivot: When Your First Career...

The Pivot: When Your First Career Dream Isn’t the Right One

Black-Liberation.Tech por Renée Jordan, Ph.D.
T1
24 dic 2025
03:00

Notas del episodio

What happens when the career you’ve planned for years suddenly doesn’t feel right?

In this short soundbite from the Black Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renee Jordan shares the moment she realized her original dream of becoming a medical doctor wasn’t her path—and how that realization led her toward a purpose-driven career in education, research, and policy.

This segment is for students and families navigating career uncertainty, pressure to “stick with the plan,” and fear that changing direction means failure. Dr. Jordan walks through how she pivoted using alternative pathways, mentorship, and self-trust—and why listening to that inner voice can open doors you didn’t even know existed.

If you’re questioning your major, your career plan, or what comes next, this conversation is for you.

Palabras clave

Changing your career path
Unsure about my major
Career pivot story
College student career advice
Feeling lost about career
It’s okay to change your mind
Nontraditional career paths
Alternative routes to teaching
Mentorship in career decisions
Black women in education
Purpose over prestige
First-generation college advice