17. Brittney Van Matre: Rewilding Work After Nike

Brittney Van Matre is a Career Breaker.

After spending nearly 12 years at Nike leading consumer and employee experience initiatives, Brittney reached a turning point—climbing the corporate ladder no longer felt fulfilling. The pandemic, along with personal losses, gave her the push she needed to walk away, even without a clear next step.

In this episode, Brittney shares how she embraced uncertainty, giving herself permission to pause, reflect, and even experience boredom as a gift in her transition. Through a period of exploration and experimentation, she launched Rewild Work Strategies, a business that blends systems thinking with human-centric, nature-based leadership approaches. Today, she’s running Rewild Work Strategies while also pursuing a master’s degree in counseling psychology with a focus on adventure-based therapy and helping others navigate career pivots through coaching and a Maven course.

Brittney offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a major career shift, emphasizing the importance of trusting yourself, stepping off the traditional path, and finding meaning in unexpected places.

Tune in to hear Brittney’s inspiring story of courage and reinvention. Listen now and follow for more stories from bold Career Breakers like Brittney.

Notes:

Britney’s website: https://rewild.work/

Brittney’s email: [email protected]

Brittney’s Maven course: https://maven.com/brittney-van-matre/career-pivots

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