I Had to Discover Who I Was Beyond My Career

For years, nursing wasn't just what I did. It was a big part of who I was.

I'd spent decades building a career in nursing leadership, making decisions, solving problems, leading teams and being the person others counted on.

Then, in my early 50s, I experienced a job loss that forced me to look at my life differently.

Suddenly, I was faced with a question I hadn't really considered:

Who am I when I'm no longer defined by the title I've worked so hard to earn?

It wasn't just about finding another job. It was about rediscovering parts of myself that had taken a back seat while I was busy building a career and taking care of everyone else.

I started exploring new possibilities, learning new skills and discovering that the experience I'd accumulated over the years could open doors I hadn't considered before.

And I learned something important:

Starting a new chapter doesn't mean starting over.

You bring every lesson, every skill, every success and even every setback with you.

That's the heart behind Grow Bold.

It's for women who have spent years showing up for everyone else and are ready to ask, What do I want this next chapter to look like?

You don't have to know the answer today.

You just have to be willing to explore what's possible.

— Darla