The Poppy Payoff Path
Bonus Episode: Untangling My Identity From My Career: What Happens When You’re the First
So much of my identity has been tied to my career — especially as the first in my family to graduate college, break cultural norms, and build stability in a way no one modeled for me. For years, my job wasn’t just something I did. It was who I believed I was. But when I started wanting something different — consulting, autonomy, a new direction — an old belief surfaced: “There must be something wrong with me for wanting more.” This video is about untangling that belief. It’s about separating who you are from what you do. It’s about navigating the loud, uncomfortable, beautiful moment when your identity expands beyond your job title. If you’re the first in your family to break patterns… If you’ve ever felt “too much” for wanting a different kind of life… If you’re stepping into a version of yourself that’s more visible, more honest, and more aligned… You’re not alone. And you’re not too much. You’re just the first. ✨ Let me know in the comments where you are in your own identity journey. I’d love to hear your story. https://www.teresastreit.com
