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What do you do when the one thing you thought you were meant to do doesn’t work out?

In this episode, we meet Sophia, a former academy footballer who faced the heartbreak of being released before ever turning pro. But instead of letting it define her, she turned the page and built something even more powerful.

From navigating identity loss to finding her voice in the corporate world, Sophia shares the raw truth about rejection, self-worth, and what happens when your plans fall apart but you don’t.

Now in tech and on a mission to lead with purpose, she opens up about the inner work, the setbacks, and the mindset shifts that helped her rewrite her story.

What You’ll Hear:

- The moment Sophia’s football dream ended and what she did next

- Why being released from an academy rocked her sense of self

- How sport shaped her presence, mindset, and leadership style

- The shift from performance pressure to personal power

- Building a meaningful career without losing her identity

How she found clarity by tuning out the noise

Advice for anyone who's had to pivot before they were ready

💡 Golden Nugget

“I thought I had to prove I was enough. But letting go of that idea is what gave me peace and purpose.”

If You’ve Ever Wondered…

• Am I more than my role or title?
• What happens if the plan doesn’t work out?
• Can I reinvent myself and still feel like me?

This one’s for you!

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