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What if the bravest thing you could do… is slow down? 

After years in academia—working straight through summers without pause—Jackie Cetera made a bold decision: to step off the treadmill of achievement and finally give herself the rest she longed for. 

What followed was a transformative season of sunshine and self-discovery.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jackie—founder of JNC Innovations—shares her journey of letting go of a demanding career path to embrace presence, intuition, and joy. Her body gave her a wake-up call she couldn’t ignore, and what seemed like a breakdown became a breakthrough. 

Jackie takes us through what it means to grieve a former version of yourself—and how letting go isn’t giving up, it’s making room for something more meaningful. 

With humor, honesty, and heart, Jackie invites us to rethink what success looks like, honor our intuition, and choose alignment over pressure.

Key Takeaways From Today’s Episode

Letting Go Creates Space for Joy 
Jackie’s story reminds us that burnout isn’t a badge of honor. When she stepped away from external expectations and overwork, she made space for what truly lit her up.

Your Identity Is Bigger Than Your Job Title 
Redefining success helped Jackie redefine herself. Her story invites us to untangle who we are from what we do—and root our worth in values, not roles. 

Courage Isn’t the Absence of Fear—It’s Choosing Joy Anyway 
Leaving a stable career without a plan took guts. But by trusting her intuition, Jackie paved the way for a life and business that feel like home. 

Let this episode be your permission slip to pause and pursue joy on your own terms.

Connect with Jackie:
🤝 Jackie on the web: LinkedIn | JNC Innovations Website 

More to explore:
+ Behind the Scenes: Meet the courageous women rewriting the rules of success
+ Listen: Letting Go playlist
+ Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go
+ Buy the book: Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go

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