Pivot With Purpose
Finding Meaning When Life Changes Direction
What happens when life pivots in a direction you never planned for?
In this heartfelt episode of Livin the Rhythm, I sit down with Erica Shoemate—a tech policy strategist, mother, and advocate whose story reminds us that purpose often rises from the ashes of pain.
Erica’s journey took an unexpected turn when her pregnancy came with a rare, life-threatening diagnosis. What followed—118 days in the NICU, unimaginable uncertainty, and the loss of control—became a powerful invitation to redefine worth, surrender to peace, and align with a deeper purpose.
As Erica shares, peace isn’t something you find when life’s easy—it’s something you choose in the chaos. Through faith, grace, and an unshakable belief that everything has meaning, she discovered that her true power didn’t come from titles or accomplishments, but from who she became in the process.
This conversation is for anyone navigating transition, grief, or a season of reinvention. It’s a reminder that every pivot holds purpose—and every loss can lead to light if you’re willing to listen to what it’s trying to teach you.
What You’ll Learn:
Sometimes, your purpose is born in the pause—the space where everything feels uncertain but something new is quietly taking root.
Tune into the full episode of Livin the Rhythm with Pam Reyes and guest Erica Shoemate on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
In this heartfelt episode of Livin the Rhythm, I sit down with Erica Shoemate—a tech policy strategist, mother, and advocate whose story reminds us that purpose often rises from the ashes of pain.
Erica’s journey took an unexpected turn when her pregnancy came with a rare, life-threatening diagnosis. What followed—118 days in the NICU, unimaginable uncertainty, and the loss of control—became a powerful invitation to redefine worth, surrender to peace, and align with a deeper purpose.
As Erica shares, peace isn’t something you find when life’s easy—it’s something you choose in the chaos. Through faith, grace, and an unshakable belief that everything has meaning, she discovered that her true power didn’t come from titles or accomplishments, but from who she became in the process.
This conversation is for anyone navigating transition, grief, or a season of reinvention. It’s a reminder that every pivot holds purpose—and every loss can lead to light if you’re willing to listen to what it’s trying to teach you.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to pivot with purpose when life doesn’t go as planned
- Why peace is your internal compass
- The difference between control and surrender
- How to reclaim your self-worth after loss or change
- The power of faith and authenticity in personal growth
Sometimes, your purpose is born in the pause—the space where everything feels uncertain but something new is quietly taking root.
Tune into the full episode of Livin the Rhythm with Pam Reyes and guest Erica Shoemate on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
