Path Found
Path Found is the podcast for anyone who’s ever asked, “What now?”
This show explores the real, messy, and inspiring journeys people take to find fulfilling work—and themselves. From pivots and side hustles to mentorship and major career changes, Path Found reveals what college never taught and counselors never said.
Path Found
Your Dream Job Doesn’t Exist Yet
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Melissa Romero never followed a straight line—and that’s exactly the point. From a perfectionist, science-loving kid with dreams of being a singer or mermaid to an environmental advocate writing legislation and lobbying in Sacramento, Melissa built a meaningful career in public policy. Yet even in success, something felt unfinished.
That quiet pull led her somewhere unexpected: birth work.
After witnessing the birth of her niece, Melissa began training as a birth doula, slowly building a second path alongside her advocacy career before making the courageous decision to leave stability behind and follow purpose full-time. Today, she is combining birth support, photography, language immersion in Mexico, and community advocacy to serve families—especially those historically underserved by the healthcare system.
This episode explores courage, intuition, reinvention, and why careers unfold in seasons—not straight lines.
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