Are you building a life that feels right for you , or one shaped by expectations, achievement, and what you think you're supposed to do?
In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter sits down with Calvalyn Day to explore freedom, flexibility, reinvention, and the choices that shape our lives. Together, they unpack why so many people live by the "shoulds," how external validation can quietly drive our decisions, and why feeling stuck is often an invitation to get curious rather than stay still.
Calvalyn shares her own journey of choosing a different path and offers practical insights on values, healing, self-trust, and creating a life aligned with what matters most.
They discuss:
Why flexibility is more than just your work schedule
Breaking free from external validation
Why you're never too old — and never too stuck — to choose differently
The role values play in shaping decisions
Healing, reinvention, and learning to trust yourself
Why work should be third
Because building a meaningful life doesn't start with having all the answers. It starts with listening to your own voice.
📚 Guest Info
Website: https://www.calvalynday.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvalyn/?hl=en
🎶Calvalyn's contribution to Work is Third: The Soundtrack: T.I., Let 'Em Know
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