Janice Campbell on Finding Alignment: Career, Curiosity, and Unveiling New Possibilities

In Transition

In this powerful episode I engage in a riveting conversation with Dr. Janice Campbell, a retired AEA union stage manager turned doctor of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Together, we delve into the powerful topic of finding alignment in one's career and the importance of pursuing what truly ignites passion. Janice shares her journey from theater and television production to the world of acupuncture, emphasizing the significance of being open to new experiences and diverse connections along the way. This insightful dialogue touches on the impact of personal energy, the art of storytelling, and the profound lessons gained from overcoming fear and grief. Join us as we uncover the wisdom of career pivoting, the magic of intuition, and the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our perceived limitations. About Janice: Dr. Janice Campbell is a retired AEA Union Stage Manager with a doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, who retired from her role as AHM Director of Clinical Education at MUIH in 2022 to make room for all her other projects. In person, she practices acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Somatic Touch in Baltimore, MD. Remotely, she uses Distance Mind Body Integration™, a somatic, meditation based, energetic mentoring system, to help clients achieve a smooth flow throughout their lives and in their bodies. She uses these same skills in corporate events to create deeper, more organic, more human engagement, both remotely and in person. She is co-founder of Five Seasons Learning, an online platform committed to bringing nature based courses to both practitioners and the public. She is a Founding Member, on the U.S. nonprofit board, and a podcast host for The Octopus Movement, an international network of nonlinear thinkers committed to changing the world. And she still manages to enjoy playing mandolin and piano, reading, drawing, writing a book, practicing kyudo, and playing all manner of games, while getting plenty of sleep. It’s no surprise that her tagline is “Naming & Taming The Elephants In The Room”. Connect with Janice: DrJaniceCampbell.com linkedin.com/in/dr-janice/ facebook.com/DrJaniceFCampbell 03:54 Combining design and technology, pursuing scenic art. 06:59 Stage managers work excessively, impacting their career. 09:53 Overcoming fear to seek acupuncture for grief. 14:39 Created online clinic, improved and developed platform. 19:00 Janice Campbell promises forthrightness, flexibility, and belonging. 21:46 Emphasizing resilience amidst challenges in life. 23:50 Release from plateau, connect with organic self. 29:27 Author pursuing kids' book, story project, theater. 30:46 Stage managing requires finesse and world transition. 34:53 "In started being used for humans in 1940s." 37:14 Believe and create stories, placed in boxes. 43:10 Shift your perspective to foster curiosity. 46:44 Corporate guided meditations reduce distractions before meetings. 47:57 Deep listening, meditation, and break strategies for events. 51:12 Creativity and innovation in corporate and academic settings.