Laid off. Job loss. Career uncertainty. Now what?

If you have been laid off, fear a workforce reduction, or are navigating a career transition, this episode is for you.

In Episode 1 of Pink Slip Pavilion, host Ashley Waddington speaks with HR executive and author Doretha Polite about rebuilding confidence, redefining identity, and finding purpose after a layoff.

Doretha brings a rare perspective. She has led workforce reductions as an HR executive and later experienced job loss herself. In this conversation, she shares what it actually feels like to receive a pink slip, the emotional impact of layoffs, and how to move from shock to clarity.

In this episode, we cover:

• The emotional reality of job loss

• Why layoffs are rarely about individual performance

• How career identity becomes tied to job titles

• Separating self worth from employment status

• The importance of pausing before rushing into job search panic

• Community support during career transitions

• Turning pain into purpose

• Reinventing yourself after a layoff

• Finding alignment and clarity after workforce changes

If you are experiencing job loss recovery, career reinvention, or professional rebuilding after being laid off, this conversation offers practical mindset shifts and grounded encouragement.

Doretha reminds us:

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not alone.

A layoff is not a definition. It is an experience. And it can become a catalyst for growth.

Pink Slip Pavilion is a podcast about turning layoffs into power moves, navigating career transitions, and building resilience after job loss.

New episodes release every Wednesday.

CONNECT WITH DORETHA POLITE:

LinkedIn: Doretha Polite

Career coaching + resources: The Job Search Blueprint

Consulting & leadership work: politeconsulting.com

Author content and encouragement: Facebook (IAmDorethaPolite)

Website : dorethapolite.com

Pink Slip Pavilion is a podcast for women navigating layoffs, career pivots, and professional reinvention.

If you have experienced job loss, are facing a possible layoff, or are standing at the edge of a career transition, this space is for you.

In this official trailer, Ashley Waddington shares the heart behind Pink Slip Pavilion and the mission to turn pink slips into power moves. This podcast explores resilience, identity shifts, confidence rebuilds, and the mindset required to grow through career disruption.

Layoffs can feel isolating. Career transitions can shake your sense of identity. But job loss does not define your value or your future.

New episodes begin February 18 and will release every Wednesday.

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Join the Pink Slip Pavilion community and download your free layoff guide at: https://stan.store/ashleywaddington