Pink Slip Pavilion
Self-Improvement
About
Pink Slip Pavilion is where layoff stories become power moves. Inspired by lived experience with job loss and reinvention, this podcast shares real stories of women who have experienced layoffs and turned them into catalysts for growth, clarity, and bold career pivots. Through honest interviews and thoughtful conversations, we explore what truly happens after the pink slip. We talk about identity shifts, confidence rebuilds, professional reinvention, and the mindset work that redefines what success can look like. This is a space for resilience, possibility, and intentional next chapters. Because a setback does not have to be the end of your story. It can be the beginning of something more aligned, more powerful, and more yours. Welcome to the Pavilion.
Episodes
- From Contained to Creating | Jennifer Butler
Jennifer Butler shares her experience of being laid off after 25 years in corporate America. She discusses her journey into entrepreneurship and the founding of Primrose Leadership Solutions.
- Laid Off? Start Here | Advice from 10 Real Layoff Stories
This episode of Pink Slip Pavilion offers advice and insights for individuals navigating a layoff, drawing on lessons from the podcast's first 10 episodes. It covers topics such as job loss recovery, career transition, mindset, networking,…
- From Laid Off to Founder | Ashley Waddington Part 2
Ashley Waddington shares her personal story of experiencing a second layoff later in her career. She discusses the emotional impact of losing a job, navigating a changing work environment, and her decision to transition from corporate empl…
- From Laid Off to Leadership | Ashley Waddington Part 1
Ashley Waddington discusses her personal layoff experience at 23, including the challenges of being in HR during layoffs, financial difficulties, and how it ultimately led to leadership roles. She shares insights on career transitions, the…
- From Laid Off to Badass Founder | Beatrice Gutknecht
Beatrice Gutknecht shares her experiences with career disruption, job loss, and founding a business after facing events including a military coup and the loss of her father. She discusses navigating uncertainty, the emotional toll of job s…
- From Wrongfully Terminated to Self-Created CEO | Adrianne Rickson
Adrianne Rickson, a former criminal justice educator, shares her experiences with job loss, grief, and rebuilding her identity. She discusses navigating wrongful termination and personal loss, ultimately leading to the creation of her busi…
- From Corporate Layoffs to Consulting CEO | Tiffany Edwards
Tiffany Edwards, founder of HR Swag, shares her experience of multiple layoffs and her decision to transition from a corporate HR career to building her own consulting company. She discusses the emotional impact of job loss and how she ref…
- From Corporate to Canning | Victoria Hanson
In this episode of Pink Slip Pavilion, Victoria Hanson shares her experiences with repeated layoffs and how her mindset evolved. She discusses the emotional impact of job loss and learning to navigate uncertainty.
- From Layoff to Liftoff | Eileen Suarez
In this episode of Pink Slip Pavilion, Eileen Suarez shares her experience turning a layoff into a career pivot. She discusses mindset shifts, rebuilding confidence, and embracing new opportunities after job loss.
- From Redirection to Restoration | Nancy Olea
In this episode, Nancy Olea shares her experience with job loss as a single mother and how she rebuilt her life and career. She discusses resilience, community support, and finding a new purpose after a layoff.
- From Laid Off to Finding Herself | Mercedes Sullivan
In this episode of Pink Slip Pavilion, Mercedes Sullivan discusses her experience of being laid off while pregnant and grieving. She shares how she navigated job loss, career transitions, and rebuilt her life by aligning with her values.
- From Laid Off to Living on Purpose | Doretha Polite
In this episode of Pink Slip Pavilion, Doretha Polite joins host Ashley Waddington to discuss the experience of job loss and career transition. They cover rebuilding confidence, redefining identity, and finding purpose after a layoff, offe…
- Pink Slip Pavilion Trailer | Turning a Layoff Into a Power Move
This is the official trailer for the podcast Pink Slip Pavilion. Ashley Waddington introduces the show, which focuses on helping women navigate layoffs, career pivots, and professional reinvention to turn job loss into a power move. The po…