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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📢 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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📢 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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Discover how a recovering engineer found her true calling—and how you can too! 🚀

Feeling stuck in your career path? In this premiere episode of Work Should Feel Good, host Diana Alt sits down with Angie Callen—founder of Career Benders, Inc.—to explore the journey from corporate engineering to meaningful entrepreneurship. Angie shares how an unexpected detour led her to create a thriving business built around helping others find fulfilling work. From career pivots to nonprofit insights to the surprising story of a cat named Taco, this episode is packed with wisdom, wit, and warm takeaways.

Whether you're contemplating a big change or simply looking to reconnect with what lights you up professionally, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:15 Meet Angie Callen and the story behind Tacocat
06:00 Angie's engineering background and early career pivots
10:00 The Great Recession's impact and moving into creative roles
13:20 Lessons from nonprofit leadership and discovering entrepreneurship
18:20 Entrepreneur vs. employee mindsets
21:45 Corporate vs. mission-driven work: what each can learn from the other
24:00 Diana's "4 Pillars of an Aligned Career"
29:30 Why boundaries matter—especially for entrepreneurs

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📢 Connect with Angie Callen
🌐 Career Benders, Inc. → http://careerbenders.com
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@careerbenders
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/careerbenders/
🐦 X → https://x.com/careerbenders
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/angieonanadventure/?locale=ne_NP&hl=ar

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If you’ve ever thought, “I want more from work, but I’m not willing to sell my soul to get it,” then hit play—because you just found your people.

I'm Diana Alt, and Work Should Feel Good is the podcast where career growth meets real life. Whether you're mid-job search, climbing the leadership ladder, or trying to figure out if your current job is worth the pain, you're in the right spot.

In this trailer episode, I share:

• Who I am and what you can expect from this show.

• Why I believe your career should align with your values—not drain the life out of you.

• What kinds of conversations and guests you’ll hear from.

• Why I don’t care about perfection, but I do care about clarity, action, and YOUR. version of success.
  
  

💥 New episodes drop most Wednesdays.
💥 Sometimes it’s interviews. Sometimes it’s rants. Sometimes it’s real talk to help you course-correct.

This isn’t your boss’s podcast.
This is for real people who want their work life to feel a hell of a lot better.

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