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Her Intentional Reset

Her Intentional Reset

Von: Molly Wipperfurth
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 Her Intentional Reset is the podcast for women in their mid 30’s, 40s and 50s navigating midlife career change — whether you're eyeing a full career pivot, building a second act, or just wondering if the career you chose 20 years ago still fits. Host Molly Wipperfurth talks with real women who've made the leap: from corporate to creative, from climbing the ladder to building something new. Every conversation covers the practical realities of career reinvention — the finances, the trade-offs, the timeline, and what life actually looks like on the other side. If you're a woman in midlife rethinking your career, this is where your next chapter starts. If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: https://ko-fi.com/herintentionalreset No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so. CONNECT WITH HIR Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/herintentionalreset.co/ Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587329908947 Website: https://herintentionalreset.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntCEey4YretrZ39A7mINUiy-Dmz7iRv0BDLhY2OcDQkfqMmMGK8--zTX20RE_aem_d_YskQDM9KyDWyA-8dxVVwCopyright 2025 Her Intentional Reset | Molly Wipperfurth Erfolg im Beruf Persönliche Entwicklung Persönlicher Erfolg Wissenschaft Ökonomie
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    GUEST LINKS

    • Instagram: @illegallyblondie
    • Facebook: @illegallyblond
    • LinkedIn: Leah Tilstra

    CONNECT WITH HIR

    • Instagram @ herintentionalreset.co
    • Facebook @ Her Intentional Reset.co
    • Website: www.herintentionalreset.com

    If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: Kofi Support The Show

    • No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.

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    CONNECT WITH HIR

    • Instagram @ herintentionalreset.co
    • Facebook @ Her Intentional Reset.co
    • Website: www.herintentionalreset.com

    If HIR has been valuable to you, you can support the show here: Kofi Support The Show

    • No pressure — just making it easy for listeners who want to say so.

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    • https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-way-forward
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