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  In this episode, Sara talks with Kelly Herzberg about her move from hospital psychometry and standardized testing for kids with Autism into thrift styling. Kelly talks about how she transitioned her career over a four year period, she reveals the insecurities she had about going into business for herself full-time, and she describes her compassionate, body neutral approach to styling. Today, Kelly owns Sweet Kelly Anne Styling, a personal styling service that specializes in finding high quality clothing at thrift stores.   Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.   Sara and Kelly Discuss: Sara finding Kelly through Seattle Goodwill a a piece on KIRO Radio Kelly majoring in psychology and leadership studies at the University of Minnesota Her intention to be a guidance counselor Not knowing what a career in school psychology would look like Hating her internship Applying for jobs outside her field Starting her "professional career" at Seattle Children's Hospital Moving into a psychometry role, doing standardized testing with kids with Autism Working in that position for nine years Shopping at Goodwill out of necessity Her coworkers loving her style and asking her to shop with them First doing thrift styling as a hobby, and then seeing a niche making money at it Her self-doubt Starting her styling business in 2014 Building her confidence Working two jobs at the same time for four years Why she was attracted to school psychology in the first place Kelly's (and women's!) desire for external validation How Kelly ensures she's making the right decisions for herself The difference between passions a interests Shame How Kelly made the transition work, financially Work/life balance as an entrepreneur doing what she loves Impostor syndrome Being a solopreneur Business resources Kelly recommends: Marie Forleo's B-School Shanna Skidmore's Blueprint Model What Kelly learned from her parents about work and career Outsourcing How she structures her work week The process of working with her as a stylist The benefits of thrifting Collaborating with clients What "body neutrality" is Kelly's biggest piece of advice for the listeners ...and more! Kelly's Full Bio: Kelly Herzberg is Seattle's premier thrift stylist. She is the founder of Sweet Kelly Anne Styling, a personal styling service that specializes in finding high quality clothing at thrift stores. She has been featured in various Seattle publications and media outlets, including KIRO Radio (twice!) and the KING 5 morning show, "New Day Northwest."   Kelly studied psychology at the University of Minnesota and then moved to Seattle to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Washington. After graduating with a Master's in School Psychology, she promptly realized she did not want to be a school psychologist. So, she pivoted and began her professional career at Seattle Children's Hospital—first as a family services coordinator, then quickly moving into the role of psychometrist. During her tenure, she began styling her coworkers which lead to launching a personal styling business in 2014. In May of 2018, she quit her job to pursue styling full time.   Along with being a personal stylist, Kelly is also a licensed mental health therapist and certified life coach, both which greatly inform her styling philosophy and practice. She values self-love, self-acceptance, and body neutrality, and she seeks to inspire these values through fashion.   Connect with Kelly and Sweet Kelly Anne Styling: Website: www.sweetkellyannestyling.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/sweetkellyannestyling Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-kelly-anne-styling-seattle   Connect with Sara and Women Who Went for It: Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenwhowentforit  Website: www.womenwhowentforit.com  Nominate a Podcast Guest: www.saramcardle.com/podcast-guest  Email: womenwhowentforit@gmail.com  Phone: 503.893.2043   Want to make your own career change? Download Sara's Seven Cs of Successful Career Change Chart.