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Ep 121 - The Messy Middle - Letting Old Versions of You Go

The Purposeful CEO with Emma Campbell··14 April 2026·22 min

About this episode

This episode is a little deeper… a little more personal… and very close to my heart. It’s about identity. The in-between. The messy middle of becoming. Over the past year, I’ve moved through a season of significant change — both in my business and within myself. A shedding of old identities, old ways of working, and even old definitions of success. In this episode, I share what that’s really looked like, and what I’ve learned through it. We explore: ✨ The “messy middle” of identity change That uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming and why it can feel so disorienting. ✨ Letting go of old versions of you The identities, masks, and ways of being that once kept you safe… but no longer feel aligned. ✨ When success becomes something you need to detach from Outgrowing the external picture of success you once worked so hard to build. ✨ The reality of business transitions Client changes, shifting offers, evolving models, and how these moments can feel like loss, even when they’re aligned. ✨ Trusting what’s falling away Why the changes you resist most are often the ones creating space for something deeper and more true. ✨ Coming back to your inner knowing Learning to reconnect with that grounded, quiet, internal truth especially when everything externally feels uncertain. This episode is for you if you’re in a season of change… If things are shifting, falling away, or no longer fitting… Or if you feel like you’re becoming someone new, but don’t quite recognise her yet. If this resonates, DM me on Instagram. I’d love to hear what part of your journey you’re in. Instagram: @emma_lou_campbell LinkedIn: Emma Campbell Website: www.emmacampbell.com.au