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title: "EP447: Nina Sossamon-Pogue - How To Transform Challenges Into Opportunities"
description: Nina Sossamon-Pogue shares her journey of resilience, career transitions, and strategies for navigating change, highlighting her 'this' concept for managing challenges and the power of self-awareness.
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# [EP447: Nina Sossamon-Pogue - How To Transform Challenges Into Opportunities](https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/podcast/nina-sossamon-pogue-bouncing-back-failure-resilience)

 Written by [Michael Palmer](https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/podcast/author/michael-palmer) | Nov 26, 2024 3:40:49 PM

**“And to my framework that I offer folks is, what is that? How do we always find a path forward? What do we do when these things hit? How do we keep moving forward when we just feel like, ‘I just can't flippin do this anymore. It is just too much.’”**  
**- Nina Sossamon-Pogue**

Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former USA gymnast turned Emmy-winning news anchor and tech executive, shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. She explores pivotal moments in her career, from overcoming gymnastics injuries to transitioning between vastly different industries, offering strategies to navigate change with purpose. Nina introduces her 'this' concept for categorizing challenges and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in managing stress and thriving through adversity.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

- **How to turn adversity into growth opportunities**
- **Practical strategies for handling life & career transitions**
- **The 'this' concept for breaking down & managing challenges**

To learn more about Nina, click [**here**](https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/).

Connect with her on [**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/), **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NinaTheAuthor)**, or **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/)**.

**TimeStamp:**

01:40 - Nina's Journey: From Gymnastics to Tech  
10:49 - Resilience Through Adversity  
14:28 - Helping Others Navigate Change  
25:10 - Understanding 'This': The Challenges We Face  
29:41 - Finding Your Path Forward

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