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From Burnout to World Champion: Aoife Roche on Identity, Grit, and Growth
Episode 92
What happens when you climb the ladder of success—only to realize it’s leaning against the wrong wall?
This week, I’m talking with Aoife Roche, a fiercely honest, wildly inspiring entrepreneur who walked away from a high-powered corporate role to become a world champion fitness model and launch a purpose-driven marketing agency. Her story is full of bold pivots, mindset gold, and more than a few truth bombs.
Inside this episode, Aoife shares:
- What made her leave a “dream job” in finance—and what she saw at the top
- How she built confidence through competition (bikini and business!)
- Why she believes most of us aren’t afraid of failure—we’re afraid of success
- The impact of social agreements, and why personal growth often means redefining relationships
- Her best advice for rebuilding after a setback (with zero loss of enthusiasm)
Whether you’re navigating a new season or just craving something more, Aoife’s story will remind you that you’re never too late—and never too far gone—to start again.
Key Moments:
00:03 – Aoife’s corporate-to-entrepreneur story
00:10 – The unexpected power of fitness and discipline
00:17 – Social agreements and relationship shifts
00:25 – Confidence, failure, and identity
00:33 – What success guilt really looks like
00:40 – Showing up, even when it’s hard
To learn more, or connect with Aoife:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-roche-80b53a22/
https://www.instagram.com/aoifejroche/
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