Laid Off. Angry

This talk is an honest conversation about what happens when a career ends before you're ready, and the life recalibration that follows. Rather than rushing women into positivity or forced reinvention, Laid Off. Angry. Still Here ©. names the anger, grief, and uncertainty that come with layoffs and life transitions, and reframes "still here" as strength, wisdom, and survival. This talk is for women navigating disruption who need language, clarity, and permission to move forward at their own pace.

3 Key Takeaways

• Career disruption is not personal failure

• Layoffs and instability are often systemic, not reflective of worth, talent, or effort.

• Anger and uncertainty are valid—and informative

When acknowledged instead of suppressed, these emotions provide clarity and direction. “Still here” is a position of strength Survival, reassessment, and adaptation are not delays—they are forms of wisdom.