Renee Murphy never planned on becoming a scientist. But after years of building a career in fashion and marketing, something shifted. She made the leap into environmental science, research, and a whole new version of herself.
In this episode, Renee joins us for a candid conversation about what reinvention really looks like. Not just the career change, but the identity shift, the doubt, the rebuilding. She opens up about the moment she realized she was no longer connected to the work she once loved, how she handled going back to school later in life, and what it’s meant to find a deeper purpose on the other side.
We also talk about the realities of being a woman in male-dominated spaces, the power of saying “I don’t know,” and why it’s okay if your life no longer fits the version you once worked so hard to build.
🎧 Listen in for a refreshing and grounded conversation on personal growth, career pivots, and the courage it takes to start over. Especially when it would have been easier not to.
00:00 – Meet Renee Murphy and her path from fashion to science
06:42 – What led her to walk away from a stable career
12:10 – Going back to school in her 30s and starting from scratch
19:03 – The mental hurdles of reinvention and doing hard things later in life
24:47 – Making peace with uncertainty and feeling behind
32:15 – How identity, ego, and purpose shift through reinvention
41:02 – The unexpected joy of finally doing something that feels right
💡 Who Should Listen?
This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads. Whether you’re questioning your career path, craving more meaning, or just wondering if it’s too late to pivot.
If you’re in medicine, science, or any high-pressure field and feel disconnected from the version of yourself you’ve been chasing, Renee’s story will speak directly to you.
Whether you’re exploring something new or just thinking about it, this is the reminder that reinvention is not only possible, it’s powerful.
About Renee Murphy
Renee Murphy is a scientist and environmental researcher with a background that started in fashion and marketing. After years in the industry, she transitioned into science through grit, curiosity, and a willingness to start over. Her work today focuses on sustainability and public health, and her story is proof that it’s never too late to change everything.
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