Be Bold Begin

What happens when unexpected change becomes the launchpad for powerful new beginnings? Today, I sit down with Rebecca Dhrimaj and Adine Stone, co-founders of The Empathy Collective and former corporate colleagues who transformed a difficult layoff experience into a thriving consulting business—born out of a podcast, E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy.You’ll hear firsthand how Rebecca and Adine turned career setbacks into opportunities for personal and professional growth by leveraging their strengths in empathy, human connection and their friendship. Listen in to hear how a seemingly ordinary partnership blossomed into a deep, collaborative friendship—and how, after losing their jobs, they leaned on each other, navigating the emotional roller coaster of loss, identity, and reinvention. Inspired by interviews on their own show, E3: Engage and Empower with Empathy.Whether you’re facing a major transition, curious about how empathy can shape organizational culture, or looking for inspiration to trust your own i