Episode 230: Resilience, Reinvention & Real Impact: Mary Kay Owen on Pivoting with Purpose

What does it take to reinvent your career — and your life — when the world says "play it safe"?
In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Mary Kay Owen, a marketing executive turned healthcare leader, educator, and advocate for purposeful reinvention.

Mary Kay shares her non-linear journey through industries — from high fashion to healthcare, from event strategy to substitute teaching — all while staying anchored in humor, grit, and a deep sense of mission. She opens up about:

Why resilience is a muscle we all need to build

How to turn a "no" into powerful redirection

Lessons from navigating the pandemic with grace and strategy

Why your lived experience is your most valuable career asset

The dream she's still chasing — and why she won't stop until it's realized

This is a must-watch for professionals and executives navigating transitions, seeking inspiration, or craving permission to pursue what's next — even if it’s not on the “official path.”

📌 Key Themes: Career pivoting, professional reinvention, resilience, leadership, women in business, executive inspiration, purpose-driven work