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Pivot with Purpose
Better Off Said is a career, business, and lifestyle podcast hosted by Meghan Houle, exploring real conversations about work, relationships, money, hiring, negotiation, and power.
This show breaks down how decisions actually get made — from job offers and salary negotiations to fundraising, leadership, relationships, and career pivots — with insights grounded in real-life experience.
Each episode covers topics like:
- career growth and hiring
- salary negotiation and compensation
- entrepreneurship and fundraising
- relationships and decision-making
- personal and professional development
- leadership, leverage, and power dynamics
Unlike traditional career podcasts, Better Off Said focuses on the unspoken realities behind success, the conversations that happen behind closed doors, not just the advice shared publicly.
If you’re looking for honest, strategic insight on how life and work actually intersect and what it really takes to move forward, this podcast brings clear direction and real perspective.
Episodes
90 episodes
Why the Interview Process Feels Like A Full-Time Job and What Both Candidates and Employers Can Do to Navigate It
Hi Pivot With Purpose friends! Today is a solo episode featuring your host Meghan Houle! Meghan Houle is an expert in helping brands hire the A-Players. How does she do it?Meghan’s credibility comes from over 2 decades of managing and c...
A Guide to Building Thriving Teams with Lia Garvin
Welcome to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, I am diving into a discussion on the art of effective team management with the “Team Whisperer,” Lia Garvin!Lia provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools t...
Finding Purpose and Intuition: Marina Shiferman’s Journey from Ballet to Real Estate and Beyond
In this episode of Pivot with Purpose, I chat with Marina Shiferman about her pivot from Ballerina to San Francisco Realtor®. After studying at the Kirov Ballet Academy and competing at the highest level, Marina’s life shifted when she was diag...
Finding Community, Clarity, and Purpose in Dentistry and Aesthetics with Dr. Neda Hovaizi
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Neda Hovaizi, a soul driven serial entrepreneur whose talents for dentistry, aesthetic medicine, and loving leadership have changed the face of modern clinical pra...
Embracing Mental Health in the Creator Economy: Shira Lazar on Self-Worth and Resilience
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, Meghan is joined by Shira Lazar to discuss setting boundaries, finding purpose in your journey, and leaning into supportive self-talk to sustain well-being!Shira Lazar is the Emmy-nominated CEO of ...
Embracing Your Purpose: Career Shifts and Energy Healing with Tiffany Marie
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I chat with Tiffany Marie! Tiffany Marie is a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, Soul Coach, Intuitive, Master Manifestor, and the founder of Spirit + Soul Studio. She is dedicated to guiding others through p...
Navigating the Money Mindset: Charging What You’re Worth with Kat Cynewski
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by the fabulous Kat Cynewski. Kat is an International Business Coach, Founder of Be Well Events and host of the Wealthy & Well Woman Podcast. After climbing the corporate ladde...
Building a Thriving Salon: From Concept to Community Staple with Alexandra Goresh
Hey Pivot With Purpose Fam! Today I am thrilled to be having a conversation with Alexandra Goresh Pittampalli about her inspiring journey of a major career shift!Alexandra is the owner of Petaloúda Salon and a master stylist. With over two ...
Navigating PR Pivots and Business Longevity with Jessy Klein Fofana
Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose Podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited to welcome Jessy Klein Fofana! Jessy launched, built and so...
Revolutionizing Retail Marketing with Sam Pantazopoulos
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode I am joined by Sam Pantazopoulos, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vizer! Vizer is the premier retail marketing intelligence platform revolutionizing how consumer brands drive online shoppers in-stor...
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Building Community and Team Culture with Kristina Bartold-Sorgota
In this episode of Pivot With Purpose, I am joined by one of my favorite people and the queen of community building Kristina Bartold-Sorgota! Kristina is the co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet, an agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs...
Fulfillment Beyond the 9-to-5 with Camille Cooke
Hey Pivot With Purpose fam! I am so excited to have Camille Cook on the podcast today! Camille is the host of the (Un)Fulfilled podcast, a show that’s all about finding meaning and joy in our daily lives while navigating the raw and real emotio...
The Power of Patience, Self-Awareness, and Living in Alignment with Arivee Vargas
In today’s episode of the Pivot With Purpose Podcast I am so pumped to be joined by Arivee Vargas, a certified executive coach and the Founder and CEO of Humble Rising LLC. Humble Rising LLC empowers high-achieving women leaders and lawyers to ...
A Musical Journey From Cafés to World Tours with Nick Foxer
Welcome to the latest episode of Pivot with Purpose! Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Nick Foxer. Nick is a solo piano musical entertainer, born and raised in the vineyards of Sebastopol, CA. After venturing out to the Midwest for music school ...
Navigating Through Toxic Environments with Patty Arvielo
Hey everyone! I am thrilled to have Patty Arvielo join us today on Pivot With Purpose. Patty Arvielo is the Co-Founder & CEO of New American Funding and is a trailblazer who redefined the mortgage game with her signature blend of passion, h...
Your First Big Hire with Lindsay Nead
Hey everyone, welcome back to Pivot with Purpose! In this episode, I chat with Lindsay Nead! Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Parker Management, a digital talent agency managing top-tier social media creators and serving clients including Disn...
Tapping into Your Voice and Inner Wisdom with Hilary Phelps
Hey Pivot With Purpose family! I’m your host Meghan Houle and I am so excited to be chatting with the incredible Hilary Phelps. Hilary's story is one of incredible resilience and heartfelt transformation. As a speaker, addiction recovery ...
Living a Limitless Life with Julia Haart
Today on Pivot With Purpose, I am excited to have Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Best Selling Author and Star of Netflix’s “My Unorthodox Life”, Julia Haart on the show!Julia is a self-made businesswoman with early beginnings stemming ...
Retail, Leadership and Unlocking Human Potential with Matt Marcotte
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose! Today I have Matt Marcotte on the show with me and I am so pumped about the wisdom he is going to share with you! Matt is the founder and principal at M2 Collaborative, an executive leadership and hig...
The Challenges of Running Multiple Businesses with Nayline Carrion
Welcome to the Pivot With Purpose podcast! I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am so excited for a conversation with Nayline Carrion! Nayline is an entrepreneur, mom, fiance, and influencer, born in Puerto Rico who in her early 20s moved to ...
Finding Purpose Through Movement, Action and Authenticity with Melisa Valdez
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle, and today I have the privilege to hangout with Melisa Valdez for a LIVE episode! Melisa is a Host, Movement Coach, and Actor known for her vibrant energy and captivating presence. ...
Building Brands and Wellness with Jennifer Desrosiers
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am sitting down with the wonderful Jennifer Desrosiers! Jennifer is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, and public speaker. She has a B.S. in Architectural ...
Stepping out of Survival Mode with Sophie Jones
Welcome back to Pivot With Purpose, I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by Sophie Jones, CEO and Founder of Sophie Jones Sacred Coaching. She is a distinguished business coach and breathwork facilitator, assisting entrepreneurs and...
Taking Bold Leaps with Steve Dennis
Welcome to Pivot With Purpose, where we dive into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I am joined by strategic advisor, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author ...
Rising Up with Danielle Stead Blanton
Welcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today I get to sit down with Danielle Stead Blanton! Danielle is an attorney...
