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156. Transforming Setbacks into Triumphs Using Optimism, with Jess Ekstrom
Most optimism advice treats burnout like a personal failure. Keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom knows it’s the tax you pay when you’re chasing big goals the wrong way.
Today, I’m talking with the author of Making It Without Losing It (out May 5!) and a go-to voice for Women’s History Month keynotes, about optimism as a strategy, resilience after fraud and failure, and how to “make it” without torching your mental health.
This conversation hits any time you’re asking, “How do I keep going without losing myself?”
From losing a family loan to rebuilding a mission-driven company, Jess gets honest about…
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