There is so much stigma around failure in our society. Today’s guest is on a mission to change how we think about it. Paola Soares is the host and creator of the Top 50 Apple Podcast in entrepreneurship, But First, She Failed. She is here today to share her inspiring story of navigating job loss, finding clarity, and working towards the life of her dreams. She is a former journalist whose favorite news stories were always profile pieces that helped and inspired. Today, she is taking her passion for storytelling to help women to redefine failure, while gaining clarity and confidence in their careers and businesses. We explore the impact of growing up in a diverse environment on your social skills and navigating the blow of being fired. You’ll hear Paola’s take on forgiveness, honoring our feelings, and moving forward, along with searching your soul to take the necessary action towards living in alignment with your values. She shares what motivated her to change her life, what she recommends to listeners looking to create a life filled with passion and purpose, and how she finds time for wellness while leading a very full life. In closing, she reminds listeners not to let their spark go out by staying in places where they don’t belong. Thanks for tuning in to hear from today’s inspiring guest!  Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Paola Soares Paola Soares on Instagram But First, She Failed Why Millennials Might Have a Harder Time Overcoming Setbacks in their Career The Goal Digger Podcast Jenna Kutcher  Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network