Laid off. Job loss. Career uncertainty. Now what?

If you have been laid off, fear a workforce reduction, or are navigating a career transition, this episode is for you.

In Episode 1 of Pink Slip Pavilion, host Ashley Waddington speaks with HR executive and author Doretha Polite about rebuilding confidence, redefining identity, and finding purpose after a layoff.

Doretha brings a rare perspective. She has led workforce reductions as an HR executive and later experienced job loss herself. In this conversation, she shares what it actually feels like to receive a pink slip, the emotional impact of layoffs, and how to move from shock to clarity.

In this episode, we cover:

• The emotional reality of job loss

• Why layoffs are rarely about individual performance

• How career identity becomes tied to job titles ...