From Fashion to Front Doors with Nicolas Hunealt

There’s a moment in many careers when success on paper no longer feels like enough. You may not know exactly what you want to do next, you just know you’re ready for something different. In this episode of *Soulful Career Calling*, I sit down with Nicolas Huneault, who made a major career change in his early 40's, leaving a successful career in fashion to build an entirely new chapter in real estate. But as we unpack his story, it becomes clear that this career pivot wasn’t really about starting over. The clues had been there all along—from his early fascination with beauty, design and environments to the skills he developed over decades of working with people. We talk about what it really takes to reinvent your career, especially when you’ve already worked hard to establish yourself. **In this episode, we explore:** - How childhood interests can leave clues about the work that naturally fits us - Why seemingly different careers often share powerful transferable skills - The vulnerability of walking away from a successful career, steady paycheck and established identity <!--THE END--> - How career coaching and assessments can uncover possibilities you may not recognize on your own - The importance of mentors, friends and “cheerleaders” who can see your potential when you can’t - How skills like communication, negotiation, creativity and understanding people carried Nicolas from fashion into real estate - Why even the difficult chapters of our careers can prepare us for what comes next Nicolas’ journey is a powerful reminder that **career change doesn’t erase everything you’ve built.** Your experiences, relationships, strengths—even the challenges—come with you. Sometimes finding the right next chapter is less about becoming someone new and more about recognizing the common thread that has been there all along. If you’re considering a **career change, midlife career transition, professional reinvention**, or simply wondering, *What else could I do with the skills I already have?*—this conversation is for you. Connect with Kasi: www.careerquestinc.com email: kasib@careerquestinc.com IG: soulfulcareercalling Connect with Nicolas: IG: nicolas.huneault Website: NicolasHuneault.com