Laid off. Grief. Eight months pregnant. 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 2 of Pink Slip Pavilion, host Ashley Waddington speaks with HR executive and end of life doula Mercedes about job loss, identity, and how surrender can become a survival skill.

Mercedes shares her 2008 layoff story during the financial crisis. She was eight months pregnant, grieving the loss of her father, and was let go two weeks before Christmas with little to no severance. Shortly after, her husband was laid off too. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from panic and uncertainty to building a life and career that aligned more deeply with her values.

In this episode, we cover:

• Experiencing job loss during a major life crisis ...