Career rejection, being underestimated, and refusing to go quietly into midlife

This episode of The Sage Stage was recorded on the opening night of The 39 Steps, powered by exhaustion, theatre adrenaline, and zero tolerance for bullshit. From jobs that stabbed us in the back to careers that never materialized the way we were promised, we get honest about rejection, resilience, and why “security” might’ve ruined us anyway.

Spoiler: we swear. We laugh. We spiral a little. And somehow land on joy.

If you’ve ever been passed over, blindsided, or told “we went in a different direction” while you were literally doing the job—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen if you’re…

• Rebuilding your identity after a career disappointment

• Tired of being underestimated because you’re joyful or creative

• Rethinking work, success, and security after 40

• Wondering what the hell you’re doing—and why it still matters

We’re just getting started here on The Sage Stage.
More conversations. More theatre. More truth.
And yes—eventually, a writers’ retreat (wild ride included).

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We’re tired. We’re honest. And we’re not done yet.

Accountability sounds great… until someone asks you to actually follow through. 😏

In this episode of The Sage Stage, we poke, prod, and side-eye the whole concept of accountability—along with trust, communication, and those promises everyone makes with very good intentions. We talk about what happens when words don’t match actions, why “I thought you knew” is the root of most relationship chaos, and how unclear communication can quietly set everything on fire.

With humour, sass, and a few well-chosen words, we unpack accountability in personal relationships, professional settings, and leadership—plus why compassion isn’t weakness, clarity isn’t rude, and authenticity beats corporate-speak every time. Language matters, tone matters, and yes, follow-through matters most of all.

If you’ve ever been ghosted, misunderstood, let down, or dealt with someone who couldn’t keep a promise, this funny, sharp, and deeply relatable conversation is for you. Consider it group therapy—with laughs.

Why is it easier to dream about a better life than actually finish the damn thing you started? 😅

In this episode of The Sage Stage, we dig into consistency, creativity, procrastination, and the very real fear of putting yourself out there—especially when comparison culture is shouting in your ear. We talk emotional disconnect, success anxiety, and how hustle culture quietly convinces women that more stuff equals more worth (spoiler: it doesn’t).

From side-eyeing the obsession with homeownership to imagining tiny home communities, we question what “success” is actually supposed to look like—and who decided that anyway. We also unpack romantic expectations, modern relationships, and the gap between what we’re told to want and what we truly value.

If you’re tired of chasing someone else’s version of a good life and ready to define your own—with more intention, creativity, and honesty—this conversation is for you. Welcome back to The Sage Stage, where we’re done pretending procrastination is a personality flaw and not a clue.