The Connie Korbelic Podcast
Welcome to The Connie Korbelic Podcast, the go-to show for high-achieving professionals navigating layoffs, reinvention, or a second act in life or career.
If you’ve ever felt invisible, overlooked, or unsure how to start over.
This channel is your mirror and your megaphone. Through powerful solo episodes, inspiring interviews, and real-life resilience stories, you’ll learn how to rise from rejection and redefine your worth using the UNICORN framework.
This is for UNICORNs who are:
Professionals facing job loss, career transitions, or burnout.
Midlife professionals craving clarity, purpose, and visibility.
Faith-filled people ready to rise into their next chapter.
Anyone asking: “Who am I… now that everything’s changed?”
You’ll find:
- Career reinvention strategies for professionals.
- Faith-driven encouragement & personal growth Confidence, negotiation & networking tips.
Subscribe today so you don’t miss a beat!
Welcome to The Connie Korbelic Podcast, the go-to show for high-achieving professionals navigating layoffs, reinvention, or a second act in life or career.
If you’ve ever felt invisible, overlooked, or unsure how to start over.
This channel is your mirror and your megaphone. Through powerful solo episodes, inspiring interviews, and real-life resilience stories, you’ll learn how to rise from rejection and redefine your worth using the UNICORN framework.
This is for UNICORNs who are:
Professionals facing job loss, career transitions, or burnout.
Midlife professionals craving clarity, purpose, and visibility.
Faith-filled people ready to rise into their next chapter.
Anyone asking: “Who am I… now that everything’s changed?”
You’ll find:
- Career reinvention strategies for professionals.
- Faith-driven encouragement & personal growth Confidence, negotiation & networking tips.
Subscribe today so you don’t miss a beat!
Episodes

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
14 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.Feeling undervalued at work?In this episode of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we break down 5 powerful employee archetypes—from Visionary Innovators to Quiet Warriors. Learn how to identify your work style, own your value, and navigate layoffs, reinvention, or career growth with confidence.Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
14 min

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
9 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.In today’s heartfelt episode, Connie Korbelic explores how authenticity becomes a powerful force for healing and reinvention—especially after a career setback, layoff, demotion, or rejection. Through timeless lessons learned from her father like honoring others by being prompt, meeting people with grace, and always giving your best. Connie unpacks what it means to rise again with integrity and heart.Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
9 min

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
14 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.In this empowering episode of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we dive into how to rise after rejection, recover from a layoff, and reclaim your identity in the face of career setbacks. Connie shares three powerful steps—Release to Rise, Reclaim Your Uniqueness, and Be Here NOW—to help you move forward with intention, not fear. This episode is for anyone who’s felt invisible, overlooked, or underestimated in the workplace. You’ll learn how to: Let go of what you didn’t deserve.Realign with your worth. How to start taking brave action today. With practical reframes, a powerful new NOW acronym, and relatable stories of rebuilding after corporate shakeups, this is your permission slip to begin again.
Let go of shame and resentment
Reclaim your voice after being silenced
Anchor yourself in the present to rebuild your future
Whether you’re navigating job loss, demotion, or a career identity crisis, this episode will help you breathe deeper, stand taller, and radiate with new purpose.Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
14 min

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
16 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.In this powerful live episode of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we explore how to reset your internal lens when life gets blurry. Through the unique lens of photography, Connie shares how mastering your brain's mental "settings"—like cognitive and emotional resilience—can help you rise after layoffs, rejection, or burnout. Discover the ENOUGH Framework and learn how to adjust your F-stop (focus) and ISO (sensitivity) when navigating personal or professional storms. Whether you're in a career pivot or feeling overexposed by life’s challenges, this episode gives you the tools to regain clarity, confidence, and purpose. Because your second act deserves to shine louder than your first. Topics Covered: How cognitive skills (focus, mindset, regulation) shape resilience.The ENOUGH Framework: Emotional regulation, Neuroplasticity, Optimism, and more Non-cognitive skills like grit, empathy, and adaptability Career reinvention after rejection, layoffs, or feeling invisible. Unicorn Resilience and how to "adjust your mental settings". Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
16 min

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
11 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.They served in silence. They led in the shadows. But their impact? Unforgettable."In this powerful Memorial Day special, The Connie Korbelic Podcast honors the untold story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas in WWII. Led by Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley, these women didn’t carry rifles—they carried hope, processing millions of undelivered letters and restoring morale during one of the darkest moments in modern warfare. In This Episode: Discover the hidden story of the 6888th Battalion and how they quietly reshaped history Learn the spiritual symbolism behind their number through numerology: 6-8-8-8Explore how their resilience, innovation, and leadership reflect the UNICORN Career Framework Connect their story to your own journey of visibility, career transition, and rediscovery Be reminded: Just because the spotlight isn’t on you, doesn’t mean you’re not the light.This is more than a history lesson—it’s a mirror. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, unseen, or stuck in the background, this episode will remind you: You are not invisible. You were destined to be seen. Comment “UNICORN” to receive early access to Connie’s free masterclass: “From Invisible to Empowered: Embracing Your Inner Unicorn” This episode is dedicated to all who serve—and to every woman reclaiming her voice after being unseen.Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
11 min

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
13 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.Career reinvention starts with one question: Who are you… really? In Episode 14 of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we begin the journey of true transformation by turning inward. Because before the resume rewrite, before the interview prep, before the career pivot—there’s a deeper step: self-awareness. If you’re navigating job loss, burnout, or identity loss after being overlooked in the workplace, this episode will walk you through how to reclaim your voice, your values, and your vision. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to reflect and redefine yourself outside of your job title. 3 free tools to help you reconnect with your values, strengths, and personality. VIA Strengths Test – viacharacter.org HIGH5 Strengths – high5test.com 16Personalities – 16personalities.com How Bible verses like Matthew 10:39 and Psalm 77:6 speak to reinvention and spiritual identity.Why confidence isn’t something you fake—it’s something you remember.How to rediscover the Unicorn in you: unrepeatable, radiant, purpose-filled.You are not invisible. You’re a solution, a spark, and a unicorn the world needs. Comment "UNICORN" on social to receive early access to my free masterclass: "From Invisible to Empowered: Embracing Your Inner Unicorn"Enjoying listening to the content? Watch & Engage Live on socials Saturdays 10 a.m. CST. Live on IG, Youtube & LinkedIn.
Jun 29, 2025
13 min

Jun 29, 2025
UNICORN CAREER SERIES: N: NETWORKING Ep. 13
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
14 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.We wrap up the UNICORN Career Series with one of the most powerful tools in career growth: Networking—the kind that moves beyond business cards and into purpose-driven relationships. Over the last 12 episodes, we’ve built a toolkit of resilience, confidence, and clarity. Now it’s time to amplify it all through connection. Inside This Episode: The N.E.T.W.O.R.K.I.N.G. Method: 10 traits for building authentic, impactful career relationships How to practice Giver’s Gain®, the philosophy popularized by networking legend Dr. Ivan Misner Personal stories of career breakthroughs through everyday human connection Actionable challenges to reconnect, thank, and add value to your network.A recap of the full UNICORN Career Series and how to join the upcoming free masterclass for high-achieving career seekers. Key Message: Networking isn’t about asking—it’s about giving. When you invest in people, growth is inevitable. Whether you’re starting over, looking for clarity, or ready to rise in your career with purpose and authenticity, this episode will give you the blueprint to build the community that will carry you forward.
Want more than just listening? Don't miss out on community!Join us LIVE and be part of the conversation!Radiate in 8 – Tuesdays at 8 p.m. CST | Tune in for 8 minutes of connection and encouragementThe Connie Korbelic Podcast – Saturdays at 10 a.m. CST | Helping You Navigate Career uncertainty rise with clarity, reinvent with confidence, and stand out with purpose.
Stream live on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn—engage, connect, and grow with us in real time.
Jun 29, 2025
14 min

Jun 29, 2025
UNICORN CAREER SERIES: R: RESILIENCE Ep. 12
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
1 hr 43 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.Resilience isn’t just a mindset—it’s a muscle. It’s built in silence. In setbacks. In the sacred in-between moments when life says stay down... and you choose to rise. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we continue the UNICORN Career Series with R – Resilience—and today’s guest? She’s not just any guest. She’s a miracle. She’s a mother. And she’s the reason this podcast exists. Meet Tammy Fred—a wife, mother, grandmother, licensed chaplain, and walking testimony of survival. From a traumatic brain injury and memory loss… to losing her voice for over 9 months… to house fires, strokes, and miraculous healing—her story is the kind of comeback that makes you believe again. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: A gripping story of surviving brain trauma, fire, and silence.The faith that carried her through impossible odds.What real resilience looks like when no one is clappingHow to trust God again after everything falls apart. A heartfelt conversation between mother and daughter that will move you to tears and empower you to stand back up. If you’ve ever felt invisible, broken, or weary from life’s storms—this is your invitation to breathe, to believe, and to begin again. Closing in Prayer: Connie closes the episode with a prayer of restoration, comfort, and hope for every listener walking through their own season of hardship.
Want more than just listening? Don't miss out on community!Join us LIVE and be part of the conversation!Radiate in 8 – Tuesdays at 8 p.m. CST | Tune in for 8 minutes of connection and encouragementThe Connie Korbelic Podcast – Saturdays at 10 a.m. CST | Helping You Navigate Career uncertainty rise with clarity, reinvent with confidence, and stand out with purpose.
Stream live on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn—engage, connect, and grow with us in real time.
Jun 29, 2025
1 hr 43 min

Jun 29, 2025
UNICORN CAREER SERIES: O: OPTIMISM Ep. 11
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
32 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.Optimism isn’t fluffy. It’s foundational. Especially when you’re building a business, carrying a legacy, and carving space in a male-dominated industry. In Episode 11 of The Connie Korbelic Podcast, we continue the UNICORN Career Series with “O is for Optimism”—and we’re joined by powerhouse entrepreneur Ashley Holder, owner of Touch-UP DFW, a commercial furniture repair business she took over from her father. After 15 years of hands-on experience, Ashley didn’t just inherit the business—she transformed it. With precision, care, and vision, she’s growing the brand, honoring her roots, and stepping into her identity as a confident leader in a space still mostly led by men. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What it really takes to step into leadership after family legacy How to grow a brand with craftsmanship, consistency, and care.The role optimism plays in real-world reinvention—not just hope, but action.How Ashley overcame challenges as a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated space.Practical advice for aspiring women business owners Optimism isn’t ignoring the hard stuff—it’s believing something beautiful can still come from it. Whether you're pivoting careers, reclaiming your confidence, or dreaming of starting something of your own Ashley’s story will light your path. If you’ve ever wondered how to take ownership of your story and build something meaningful from it this episode is for you.
If you need furniture repair - reach out to Touch-Up DFW you'll be amazed at the talent!
Want more than just listening? Don't miss out on community!Join us LIVE and be part of the conversation!Radiate in 8 – Tuesdays at 8 p.m. CST | Tune in for 8 minutes of connection and encouragementThe Connie Korbelic Podcast – Saturdays at 10 a.m. CST | Helping You Navigate Career uncertainty rise with clarity, reinvent with confidence, and stand out with purpose.
Stream live on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn—engage, connect, and grow with us in real time.
Jun 29, 2025
32 min

Jun 29, 2025
UNICORN CAREER SERIES: C: CONFIDENCE Ep. 10
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
28 min
Disclaimer: This podcast is recorded live through social media as a way to engage with the audience in real time and to share encouragement and information with those who need it. Because of this format, little to no editing is done to the audio before it is released on podcast streaming platforms. While you may notice the natural flow of a live conversation, I hope you find the stories, insights, and discussions meaningful and valuable.We’re diving into the “C” of the UNICORN Career Series: Confidence—and we’re joined by image strategist, coach, and podcast host Mitch Race, whose mission is to help people see themselves clearly—not just in the mirror, but in their purpose. Whether you’ve faced job loss, burnout, rejection, or you’re just tired of feeling invisible in your own career—this episode will remind you that confidence isn’t a trait. It’s a strategy. It’s a muscle. And it’s yours to build.Inside this episode: What confidence really means beyond “fake it till you make it” How to start rebuilding self-worth after a setback or layoff.Daily shifts that fuel authentic confidence (and what to avoid when you’re in a low season) How your community either fuels or fractures your self-image Real talk on identity, image, and why your voice matters now more than ever. Mitch Race - Host of The Mitch Race Podcast shares powerful truths about image, mindset, and purpose—and how you can show up with boldness even if your life feels messy. Because confidence is built in the in-between. This episode is for anyone who’s: Trying to find their footing after a hard season Struggling with self-doubt or comparison Ready to stop shrinking and start shining.
Want more than just listening? Don't miss out on community!Join us LIVE and be part of the conversation!Radiate in 8 – Tuesdays at 8 p.m. CST | Tune in for 8 minutes of connection and encouragementThe Connie Korbelic Podcast – Saturdays at 10 a.m. CST | Helping You Navigate Career uncertainty rise with clarity, reinvent with confidence, and stand out with purpose.
Stream live on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn—engage, connect, and grow with us in real time.
Jun 29, 2025
28 min




