In this candid and empowering episode of Work Should Feel Good, I’m joined by Liz Wilcox, keynote speaker and queen of email marketing, to talk about building a business that genuinely works for your life—even when the path looks unconventional. Liz shares her deeply personal journey from teacher to RV blogger to email marketing powerhouse, all through the lens of doing what feels right, not what’s expected.

We talk about radical self-love (like giving yourself permission to pee), her $9/month email membership that changed the game, and how identifying what lights you up can pave the way for purpose-filled work. Liz’s approach to business is refreshingly authentic, strategic, and sustainable—and she’ll inspire you to find and follow your own version of "work that feels good."

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Liz’s journey from teacher to entrepreneur
03:30 Letting go of the parts that no longer feel good
06:10 Why email marketing clicked—and how she went all in
08:35 Saying YES to yourself (even when it’s just going to pee!)
13:00 Creating boundaries with intention
16:00 The genius of blending short + deep content
18:00 Building her $9 membership model
21:40 The confidence it takes to go your own way
23:30 Work that feels good = confidence + effort
25:00 Why gratitude amplifies hope

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📢 Connect with Liz Wilcox
🌐 Website → http://lizwilcox.com
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-wilcox-58740b1b0/
🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thelizwilcox
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/emailmarketingwithliz
🐦 X (Twitter) → https://x.com/thelizwilcox88?lang=en
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/
💌 Email Marketing Membership → https://lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership

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What if you could find hope—even when life feels like it’s on fire? 🔥💡

Discover how pastor and coach Mark Foster turned personal despair into a platform of empowerment and hope. In this episode, Diana and Mark dive deep into the practical and emotional power of hope, stoicism, and noticing the small things that matter. They discuss real-life challenges—from a broken washing machine to systemic job loss—and explore how reclaiming autonomy and shifting mindsets can change the game. Whether you're navigating burnout, a layoff, or just feeling stuck, this conversation is packed with tools and truth bombs to help you move forward.

⏳ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
02:15 How a broken washing machine changed everything
08:40 The role of anger and feeling trapped
13:00 Mark’s background in ministry, chaplaincy, and EMS
18:55 Real soul care and working with people in crisis
24:20 What “work should feel good” means to Mark
29:00 Hope beyond religious confines
33:15 Defining hope + the power of autonomy
39:10 Stoicism and mindset: choosing control over chaos
46:40 Practical ways to instill hope in organizations
51:55 Coaching leaders to release control and create impact

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💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com

📢 Connect with Mark Foster
🌐 Mark’s Website → http://www.strengthenedbyhope.com
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfosterhope
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HopeDealerNation
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Strengthenedbyhope
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✨ Ready to take the mystery out of what makes you thrive at work? Shelley Piedmont shares how YouMap® can illuminate your unique path and transform your job search strategy.

In this episode, Shelley Piedmont of Career GPS joins Diana Alt to dive into the power of the YouMap® framework and why understanding your strengths, values, skills, and personality is essential to finding fulfilling work. Shelley, a career coach and certified YouMap® facilitator, explains how this tool can bring deep self-awareness and shift your job search from scattershot to strategic. The conversation also touches on the biggest mistakes job seekers make and how clarity can be your competitive edge.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:47 What is YouMap® and how does it work?
06:22 Shelley’s career transition story
11:45 Common job seeker mistakes and how to avoid them
17:30 Why self-awareness matters in career moves
22:55 How YouMap® helps with burnout recovery
27:40 Shelley's advice for people stuck in the wrong job
31:12 Wrap-up and next steps

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❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com
🚪 Wondering if it’s time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com
💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com

📢 Connect with Shelley Piedmont
🌐 Career GPS → http://www.mycareergps.com
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypiedmont/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@mycareergps/featured
🐦 X → https://x.com/ShelleyPiedmont
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/my_career_gps/

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