Change Unfiltered: The Freedom to Work Differently

This special solo episode marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a deeply personal story from Angela Scott. It’s not a story of crisis or collapse, but of quiet misalignment and the slow, steady realisation that “not that bad” isn’t the same as alright. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a life that no longer fits, this one’s for you.
 
Key Themes:
The invisible cost of overadaptation in high-functioning professionals
Why mental health challenges don’t always look dramatic
Trust, misfit, and the slow erosion of self in misaligned systems
Letting go of performative roles and reclaiming vitality
Redefining success through clarity, not consensus
 
If this episode resonated with you, Angela would love to hear from you. 
 
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
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What is it isn't really about the money but more about creating a life you don’t need to escape from?
 
In this episode, Angela talks with Linda Ta Yonemoto, founder of Good For You Money, about what it really means to build wealth on your own terms. Linda shares her story of growing up as a child of refugees, navigating a high-pressure career in tech and digital strategy, and ultimately choosing a path aligned with her values. Together they explore how our relationship with money shapes our identity, why high earners can still feel trapped, and how to design a life that’s sustainable, not just financially but emotionally.
Themes:
Financial independence beyond FIRE
Values-based wealth and time freedom
Identity, status, and the cost of over adaptation
Breaking inherited success scripts
Redefining growth outside the corporate path
Whether you’re leading a company or leading your own reinvention, this is an invitation to rethink what you’re really working for.
 
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Email: angela@joynergi.com
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High performance looks great on paper. Until your body starts keeping the score.
 
In this episode, Aoife Reilly shares how she went from thriving at IBM and Meta to facing a quiet health crisis that changed everything. What began as burnout symptoms turned into a complete rethinking of success, work, and well-being.
 
We talk about:
The physical cost of pushing through and why most people miss the early signs
Why Aoife didn’t leave corporate overnight — and what changed when she became a parent
How she built Juvelo to support leaders who want to thrive without burning out
The surprising link between nutrition, energy, and executive performance
 
This isn’t your usual burnout story — it’s about making space for health before your body forces you to.
 
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/
Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered
Email: angela@joynergi.com
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Connect with Aoife:
www.juvelolife.comEmail: aoife@juvelolife.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-reilly-juvelo/

What do archaeology, the Peace Corps, and SaaS revenue architecture have in common? More than you think, especially when Beth Yehaskel is the one connecting the dots.
Beth didn’t set out to build a career in tech. She started in the dirt (literally) as an archaeologist. But her love of writing and curiosity about people took her from field reports to technical writing, and eventually to customer success, go-to-market strategy, and coaching executives across the globe.
In this episode, we talk about how to spot the systems and patterns that hold businesses (and careers) back, and why stepping away after a bad job can sometimes be the best decision you ever make.
 
We also explore:
The red flags she missed and what she learned from a role that didn’t work
Why consulting helped her rediscover confidence and clarity
Why AI is about systems, not shortcuts.
 
If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’ve worked hard for this” and “I’m not sure I want it anymore,” Beth’s story will speak to you.
 
Connect and show support:
 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/
Instagram: instagram.com/angelajoyunfiltered
Email: angela@joynergi.com
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/angelajoyscott
 
Connect with Beth:
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-yehaskel-4b71a
https://www.elevategtmexecs.com/
 

What happens when the identity you’ve built no longer fits?
 
For years, Meghan Opitz was unstoppable—competitive swimmer, tech startup leader, high-achiever through and through. She was always chasing the next goal. But when life threw unexpected challenges her way, she was forced to re-examine everything she thought she knew about success.
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Meghan shares:
✔️ The real difference between ambition and drive—and why one is often misunderstood✔️ How competitive swimming shaped her mindset—and the moment she realised she wouldn’t become an Olympian✔️ What it was like to scale a tech company pre-IPO—and then face a completely different challenge: motherhood✔️ Why she felt like she was failing as a mum—and the mindset shift that changed everything✔️ What success looks like now—and why it’s no longer about chasing the next big milestone
 
Plus, she reveals the unexpected anthem that got her through one of the biggest moments of her life—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.
 
🌍 Connect with Meghan:🔗 Website: https://www.meghanopitz.com🔗 Substack: Every Woman Rising https://meghanopitz.substack.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanopitz
 
🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=0xHVp2ZnSieLuluIuJzOHQ&pi=-o8l_L5cSFWoT&nd=1&dlsi=9273cc1b711c4bba 
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So many experienced professionals hit a point where corporate life stops making sense. But knowing it and doing something about it? That’s a different challenge.
After a long career in financial services and tech, Carmen Orr found herself at a crossroads. She’d built high-performing teams, navigated executive leadership, and thrived in complex business environments. But then layoffs, ageism, and the slow realisation that the traditional job market wasn’t built for people like her.
So, she decided to do something radical: to bet on herself.
In this episode, Carmen shares:
The gut-punch of applying for jobs and getting one interview in nine months
The invisible barriers of ageism in hiring and how fractional work flips the script
Why she almost didn’t go out on her own (and what changed her mind)
How she landed her first clients
The secret being a successful fractional leader
Plus, she reveals the song that sums up her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify.
 
Connect with Carmen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenorr/Think2Perform website: https://www.think2perform.com/about-us/#team
 
Carmen’s book recommendations:The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions – Geoff Woods
Team-Based Strategic Planning: A Complete Guide to Structuring, Facilitating, and Implementing the Process – C. Davis Fogg
The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning – Daniel Crosby
 
Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

So many experienced professionals know deep down that they’re done with corporate. But actually making the leap? That’s the terrifying part.
 
After 20+ years in senior HR roles, Clare Wearn reached that moment. Burnout was creeping in. The job no longer felt like the right fit. But walking away from a stable pay cheque? That was another story.
 
In this episode, Clare shares:
✅ The moment she knew it was time to leave corporate (and why she nearly took another job instead)✅ The fears that almost kept her stuck and how she tackled them✅ Why networking terrified her at first, and how she pushed through✅ The financial reality of self-employment (spoiler: the stress doesn’t disappear overnight!)✅ What success looks like now compared to her corporate career
 
Plus, she reveals the songs that powered her career transition—now added to the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify! 🎶
 
🌍 Connect with Clare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-wearn
 
🎶 Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce

In this trailer for Season 3 of Change Unfiltered, host Angela Scott reflects on the podcast’s evolution and the exciting journey ahead.
 
This season, she's diving even deeper into the real, unfiltered stories of people who’ve made bold career moves, whether they left corporate to start a business, shifted industries or completely redefined what success means to them.
 
What’s new in Season 3?
 
- Honest discussions about fear, identity, money, and reinvention because stepping away from what’s familiar isn’t easy.- A solo episode where I share a significant turning point from my own journey.- A few unexpected surprises along the way 👀
 
If you’re questioning what’s next or already in the middle of a career transition, this season is for you.
 
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Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajscottuk/ 🎶
 
Check out the Change Unfiltered Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I5Sikl02JF46cnNO6XPQI?si=dje2K4Q5Rj-mzR4WktsDVg&pi=v2B32mnsTIeFe&nd=1&dlsi=11bdbc87635441ce
 
Keywords: career reinvention, leadership, personal growth, professional transitions, business strategy, career coaching.

What does it really mean to own your career path, even when that path evolves?
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, Angela Scott speaks with Michelle Garnham — friend, former colleague, and experienced commercial leader whose career spans startups, scaleups, and global tech companies.
Michelle reflects on the choices she’s made to align her work with her values including stepping into fractional leadership, and later, returning to a full-time role with renewed clarity and purpose.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
Building confidence and showing up with authenticity
Navigating transitions and honouring what matters most
The evolving role of AI in commercial leadership
Creating space for purpose, balance, and sustainable growth
Redefining success at every stage of your career
 
Michelle’s openness and insight make this a powerful episode for anyone navigating career change — whether you’re stepping out, stepping up, or shifting direction.

How do you lead with authenticity when everything around you is shifting — including your own identity?
 
In this episode of Change Unfiltered, I speak with Michelle Bisset — founder of We Factor, former corporate leader, and transformative coach — about what it really means to create belonging and navigate change in modern leadership.
Michelle shares how her upbringing in South Africa shaped her values, how she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and what she’s learned about trust, identity, and team dynamics along the way.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
The human side of leadership in uncertain times
Moving from corporate success to solo entrepreneurship — and back again
Why building belonging starts with personal clarity
Overcoming loneliness, imposter thoughts, and the pressure to perform
What “fluid teaming” really looks like — and why it matters now
 
If you’re navigating change, building something new, or trying to stay grounded as a leader, Michelle’s story offers both practical insight and emotional depth.
 
Michelle’s Links:
Main Website: https://we-factor.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bisset/ 
 
Keywords: Leadership development, fostering belonging in teams, entrepreneurship journey, navigating change, team collaboration strategies, building trust in teams, fluid teaming concepts, personal resilience tips, setting work boundaries, finding purpose at work