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Finding Your Way and Listening to the Whispers with Mark O’Brien
Episode 191

Finding Your Way and Listening to the Whispers with Mark O’Brien

In this continuation with writer and communicator Mark O’Brien, Kim and Mark explore how life’s detours and pauses reveal purpose, clarity, and deeper connections. They reflect on unexpected career paths, the impact of the pandemic on communication, and the challenge of staying awake to life’s subtle signs. A conversation about being present, embracing uncertainty, and trusting the quiet voices within.

SoundBits podcast · Kim Groshek, Mark O'Brien

July 23, 202510m 17s

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Show Notes

Mark shares how playing music delayed his path to college—and ultimately led him to writing.

Kim opens up about her own unconventional educational journey and creative beginnings.

A candid discussion on how the pandemic served as a “forced thought” and opened doors to virtual connection.

The pair talk about societal pressures, generational expectations, and the freedom of realizing “you’re already on your path.”

Why quiet voices often carry the most powerful messages—and how to stay open to hearing them.

A shared message to younger generations: it’s okay not to have it all figured out.

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creative journeyquiet voicestrusting the processpersonal pathintergenerational wisdomfinding purposevirtual connectioncareer detourslistening deeplypandemic reflectionslife transitionspause power