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This Wasn’t My Plan: Real Talk on Careers, Leadership, and Life’s Pivots

Because sometimes the best chapters aren’t the ones you saw coming.

This Wasn’t My Plan is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are navigating career transitions, leadership challenges, and the messy in-between moments of life. Hosted by Ashlee Klevens Hayes—author, keynote speaker, and career clarity expert—each episode blends honest storytelling, strategy, and practical takeaways you can use right away.

You’ll hear solo episodes where Ashlee breaks down the systems and strategies that have helped 8,500+ clients land jobs, grow businesses, and lead with purpose. And you’ll hear conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who share what it really looks like to build meaningful careers without burning out.

This isn’t another “success story highlight reel.” It’s a space for the truth: the pivots, setbacks, messy middle, and surprising wins that shape our journeys.

Whether you’re rethinking your career, building a business, or just trying to figure out your next right step, you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and the tools to create a path that actually works for you.