The Messy Middle

What happens after the big career leap? After you quit, pivot, or admit “this isn’t it anymore”?

In this episode of Some Assembly Required, host Candace Carnahan sits back down with Jen Warrington, founder of The Warrington Group, to dig into the messy middle of career change: the doubt, the recalibration, and the uncomfortable quiet where you finally ask, “What do I really want?”

Jen has helped hundreds of professionals reinvent their careers (often without going back to school) by uncovering their hidden, transferable skills. From trades to corporate, from pastor to COO, she shows what’s actually possible when you stop chasing titles and start building a life that fits.

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What is Some Assembly Required?

Some Assembly Required is hosted by renowned motivational speaker and workplace safety advocate Candace Carnahan, an inspirational individual who turned personal tragedy into global impact after losing her leg in a workplace incident while being very young. Now, Candace is stepping beyond the safety stage to have deeper conversations about what it really means to rebuild after life takes you apart.

With her signature mix of grit, humor, and heart, Candace sits down with everyday people and extraordinary changemakers to explore the unexpected lessons hidden in life’s messiest moments. Whether it’s a setback, a pivot, or just the weight of the daily grind, Some Assembly Required is about finding the pieces that still fit and building something even better than before.

If you're looking for real talk, meaningful stories, and inspiring takeaways you can use in your own life, this is the podcast for you.