What really happens when you get laid off three times?

In this episode, Ariel shares her honest journey through three back-to-back layoffs — how the first shook her identity, the second left her angry and disillusioned, and the third finally gave her space to reflect and heal.

We talk about tying self-worth to career, the emotional rollercoaster of job loss, and how coaching helped her reset her mindset. Ariel also shares how she went from being overly invested in work to finding a middle ground — where she can still care about her career without letting it consume her.

If you’ve ever been retrenched, questioned your value, or felt stuck in a system that only rewards performance — this one’s for you.

In this second episode of Chit Chat with Aunty Mary, I sit down with my husband Jeff to talk about something we don’t often admit out loud — what it feels like to be stuck in a negative mindset.

For years, Jeff saw the world through a pessimistic lens. In this honest conversation, he opens up about where that came from, how it affected his energy, and what finally pushed him to start shifting towards a positive mindset.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your own thoughts, this one’s for you

In this very first episode of Chit Chat with Aunty Mary, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story behind my layoff — and the identity crisis that followed.

From battling imposter syndrome to questioning my entire career path, this episode is a heart-to-heart about what it really feels like to "start over" in your 30s. I talk about the pressure to chase titles, the fear of not being enough, and the surprising wisdom that comes from being completely lost.

This isn't a success story (yet). It's a messy, honest one — about finding your purpose, and the quiet voice inside that led me to start this podcast.

So if you’ve ever felt like a fraud or are quietly wondering what the heck you're doing with your life... this one's for you.

Welcome to Chit Chat with Aunty Mary 💛