From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Sara Riedel's Resilience Journey
What does it take to leave everything you know — and build something entirely your own?
In this episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica Schultz sits down with Sara Riedel, founder of the Kala Leadership Collective, for an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to bet on yourself.
Sara's journey is anything but linear. From her roots as a teacher, to a career in pharma, through restructuring, personal loss, and caregiving for aging parents — Sara shares how each challenge became a stepping stone to building a life and business aligned with her values.
💡 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- How Sara transitioned from teaching to pharma — and eventually to entrepreneurship
- What it really feels like to face redundancy and uncertainty — and how to move through it
- Why community and relationships are the foundation of resilience
- How caring for aging parents shaped her leadership and self-awareness
- Practical tools for self-care when life feels overwhelming
- How to overcome imposter syndrome and own your impact
- Why there is never a perfect time — and why that's actually good news
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Build a support network of people who genuinely believe in you
Practice small acts of courage regularly — they compound over time
Prioritise self-care even — especially — during your most stressful seasons
There is no perfect time to make big decisions. Start anyway.
🎙️ ABOUT RESILIENT VOICES
Resilient Voices is hosted by Jessica Schultz —business coach and leadership advisor with 20+ years of experience.
Bi-weekly we bring you honest, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who have faced challenge, change, and transformation — and chosen to move forward with intention and integrity.
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