Get Past “Stuck” and Say Yes to a Job (or Business) You Love with Liz Cohen
In this episode of Evolve Your Path, host Megan Flanagan welcomes Liz Cohen, founder of Lizco Studio, a product design consultancy based in Golden, Colorado. Liz shares her journey from a coffee shop worker in Boston to a UX designer and product manager, revealing the challenges she faced in her early career. Despite her passion for design, Liz often felt misaligned with her roles, leading her to explore various paths until she found her niche in the startup scene. The conversation delves into her decision to leave a stable job and embrace entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of networking and saying yes to opportunities that arise.
As Liz recounts her experiences, she emphasizes the significance of trusting oneself and the value of community support. She discusses the challenges of starting her own business, including the struggle for work-life balance and the need to set boundaries with clients. Liz's story serves as an inspiration for those contemplating a career shift or entrepreneurial venture, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty and pursue their passions with confidence.
Notable Quotes:
"I always wanted a seat at the table."
"I was at the lowest point of my career when I just sort of got pulled out of the trenches by just saying yes to things."
"You might think you want a seat at a certain table and then you get to that table and it's not what you thought it was."
"Trust yourself; you’ve made it this far, you can keep going."
"Say yes to things that you're scared of or that you don't know if you can do."
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:08 Early Career and Misalignment
10:56 The Decision to Leave
14:42 Moving to Colorado and New Opportunities
15:52 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
26:16 Building Lizco Studio
31:24 Challenges of Running a Business
40:57 Advice for Those in Transition
46:38 Introduction to Evolving Your Path
47:06 Coaching and Community Engagement
Key Themes:
entrepreneurship, UX design, product management, career change, startup culture, design consultancy, networking, work-life balance, personal growth
Connect with Liz:
Website: LIZCO STUDIO
Liz Cohen, Founder of LIZCO Studio on the Evolve Your Path podcast. Listen here.
