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EP. 15 Laid Off at 8 Weeks Pregnant: How Jenn Jamali Turned Career Shock into Financial Power

Evie Prete Season 1 Episode 15

Imagine being eight weeks pregnant, still in those tender early days of protecting your peace, and then getting the email no one wants: HR meeting — please prioritize.

That’s exactly what happened to my guest, Jenn Jamali — a multicultural career and money coach who, at the time, was working at her dream company, counting on their generous parental leave to support her during her first pregnancy. Instead, she found herself navigating a layoff, severance, and the most vulnerable chapter of her life… all at once.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Jenn’s early money story, shaped by watching her mom get laid off when she was a child — and how that shaped her fierce financial independence.
  • The exact moment Jenn knew she was being laid off, and the mental/emotional tools she leaned on to get through it without losing herself.
  • How Jenn recession-proofed her finances before she ever knew she’d need to — and why every woman should do the same.
  • The mindset shifts that helped Jenn see the layoff as a redirection toward building her own business and living in alignment.

Key Takeaways:

Whether you’re in the middle of your own career curveball, feeling anxious about job security, or simply want to learn how to prepare for the unexpected, this episode is packed with strategies and soul. Jenn’s story is proof that you can take a moment that could break you… and turn it into the foundation for your next, most empowered chapter.

Jenn Jamali is a Financial Empowerment Coach helping women and first-generation professionals build confidence with their money, grow their income, and align their finances with their values. With a decade of experience in tech recruiting and a personal journey that includes self-funded maternity leave and investing in real estate by age 30, Jenn blends mindset, strategy, and systems to help others make more, keep more, and feel good doing it

Connect with Jenn:

Instagram: @FirstJennMoney

Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn

Jenn's Website:  https://www.firstjennmoney.com/

Join Jenn's Payday Club: https://stan.store/firstjennmoney

Until next time amigas ✨

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