From Panic to Power: How to Navigate Job Loss with Confidence In a world of rising prices, shifting industries, and unexpected layoffs, many women are finding themselves at a financial crossroads — sometimes without warning. Dr. Kevin Walker , a respected financial literacy coach, unpacks these challenges in his latest article, Y our Financial GPS: Staying on Course in Economic Chaos , featured in the newest issue of Affluence: Financial Fitness for Women. One powerful story from the article stands out: Nicole’s. Nicole never saw the layoff coming. One day she was managing tasks and sending emails — the next, she was packing up her desk with a pit in her stomach and no savings to fall back on. Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty loomed. But Nicole made a decision: panic would not have the final word. Instead of spiraling, she pivoted. Nicole reached out to her network. She didn’t wait for opportunities — she created them. By tapping into freelance and short-term gigs, she kept money flowin...