#127 Redefining Success: Women, Work, and Transition

In this empowering episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Laverne McKinnon, an executive coach, storyteller, and advocate for women navigating professional transition. Together, they explore the complexities women face in corporate culture — from leadership disparities to the emotional landscape of career change — and uncover what it truly means to redefine success on your own terms.

Laverne shares her deep insights on the gender gap in leadership and introduces the concept of anticipatory grief, a powerful framework for understanding the emotional weight of identity shifts during career transitions. She and Dr. Alisa emphasize the importance of conducting a values audit to gain clarity on personal priorities, especially in environments shaped by capitalist structures that often conflict with women’s deeper values.

Their conversation highlights the necessity of strong support systems, strategic career development, and permission to evolve. Laverne’s approach encourages women to question outdated definitions of success, embrace authenticity, and build careers aligned with purpose, fulfillment, and well-being.

This episode is a must-listen for women navigating change, seeking clarity, or redefining what success means in today’s demanding world. It offers wisdom, grounded strategy, and emotional insight for anyone on the path of professional reinvention.

🌐 Connect with Laverne McKinnon

Substack — Moonshot Mentor
🔗 https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/

LinkedIn — Laverne McKinnon
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavernem/

YouTube — Laverne McKinnon
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWBuL2OWgglO_YHyFdJOGpg

🎁 Free Resources from Laverne

Moonshot Mentor Substack (articles, tools, and insights)
🔗 https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/