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Mildly Unstoppable

Mildly Unstoppable

Written by: Jessica
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Mildly Unstoppable is about getting uncomfortable on purpose — in small, human ways that add up.

Each episode explores courage in real life — rebuilding your finances, changing careers, speaking up, starting over, trying something new when you don’t feel ready. Through solo reflections and honest interviews, we look at what actually helps people move forward: not hype or hustle, but momentum, self-trust, and doing the thing anyway.

This is for adults who are a little bored with playing it safe and ready to feel more alive, one brave step at a time. Small risks. Real courage. A life with more momentum.

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Episodes
  • Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer

    Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer
    Jan 5 2026

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    Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer

    In this episode of 'Mildly Unstoppable,' host Jessica shares the story of her diverse career trajectory, starting as a professional dancer in LA, shifting to electrical engineering, and later transitioning into software engineering. Through personal anecdotes, Jessica emphasizes the importance of letting go of ego and making bold career changes based on instinct. She discusses the financial and emotional challenges of such transitions and offers insights on effective decision-making and lifelong learning. This episode serves as an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to change your path and pursue what truly fulfills you.

    00:00 Introduction: Reinventing My Career
    00:17 Pursuing Dance in LA
    02:57 Realizing the Need for Change
    08:13 Transition to College and Engineering
    12:00 Switching from Hardware to Software
    17:41 Current Transition and Reflections
    23:34 Conclusion: Embracing Change at Any Age
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    25 mins
  • Eye Contact and Beyond: Building Social Confidence

    Eye Contact and Beyond: Building Social Confidence
    Jan 5 2026

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    In this episode, Jessica explores the challenges and importance of social courage, reflecting on her personal journey to improve her social skills and connect more meaningfully with others. She shares her experiences of overcoming discomfort, such as looking people in the eye and making small talk, and how these efforts have enriched her life. Jessica discusses the influence of various factors, including the pandemic's impact on social interactions and the role of her father's example in shaping her approach. She also highlights transformative experiences like taking an improv class and the powerful lessons it taught her about presence, flexibility, and connection. Jessica concludes by encouraging listeners to challenge themselves in small, manageable ways and previews the next episode on career reinvention.

    00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Eye Contact
    01:07 Discovering Joy and Purpose
    01:32 Exploring Stories of Courage
    02:42 Social Courage: Overcoming Isolation
    03:44 The Impact of COVID on Social Skills
    04:24 Family Influence and Social Skills
    05:45 Pushing Comfort Zones: Physical and Social Challenges
    20:12 The Role of Regret in Personal Growth
    24:27 The Power of Improv
    34:19 Challenges in Dating and Honesty
    35:44 Conclusion and Next Week's Challenge

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    36 mins
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