The slow unraveling in a toxic job and the brave decision to walk away sets the stage for Valerie “Val” Kleinhans’s story—a former radio personality who found new purpose through podcasting. In this episode, we talk about knowing when it’s time to leave, facing fear, and choosing yourself and your passion.
Today’s guest brings a story many will recognize all too well: the slow unraveling in a toxic job and the brave decision to walk away. Valerie “Val” Kleinhans, a Pittsburgh native now living in Minnesota, made her name in radio before choosing to leave the industry in 2018. But the mic wasn’t done with her yet. During the pandemic, Val reignited her love of broadcasting through podcasting, launching Vigorously with Val, where she explores life with effort, energy, and enthusiasm. In this episode, Val and I talk candidly about the signs it's time to go, the fear of leaving something familiar, and the power of choosing yourself—and your passion.
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