The Retro: How 3 PMs Rebuilt Their Careers After Layoffs

The Digital Project Manager

Getting laid off as a project manager can feel like more than just a job loss—it brings up uncertainty, self-doubt, and tough career questions. This episode features a live panel with three PMs who’ve been through it and come out stronger, offering real talk and practical advice for navigating career transitions.

Nicolassa Galvez, Thako Harris, and Nadaa Baqui share their personal layoff stories, lessons learned, and what helped them rebuild. From freelancing to career pivots, they offer insights for anyone facing a layoff or looking to future-proof their career in a volatile job market.

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• Check out Chingona Coach, 3MBET, and Skillshare

Kapitel

1. The Retro: How 3 PMs Rebuilt Their Careers After Layoffs (00:00:00)

2. Nadaa's Layoff Story (00:02:10)

3. Nicolassa's Layoff Story (00:04:27)

4. Thako's Layoff Story (00:06:22)

5. Strategies for Job Hunting (00:09:53)

6. Transition from Project Management to Coaching & Grants (00:11:13)

7. Maintaining Confidence Through Rejections (00:14:05)

8. Dealing with Destabilization (00:17:20)