Welcome to "Don't Panek," the podcast where we tackle life's most challenging moments and help you navigate through them without hitting the panic button.
I'm Emily Panek, and I'm here to share my journey, insights, and experiences to help you stay calm, focused, and resilient in the face of adversity.
Life throws us curveballs all the time, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But panicking rarely helps. In fact, it often leads to poor decisions with long-term consequences. That's why I started this podcast—to provide you with the tools, stories, and inspiration you need to keep moving forward, no matter what life throws your way.
We'll have experts in mental health and wellness, financial advisors, career coaches, and inspirational figures who have successfully navigated their own crises. Together, we'll explore actionable strategies and share powerful stories that will empower you to stay calm and confident, no matter what life throws your way.
YouTube: youtube.com/@DontPanekPodcast
Website: optivitynow.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/emilypanek
Instagram: instagram.com/epanek
I pulled over, climbed up, and found my truth.
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That happened to me and in this 3-minute episode, I share what came next.
I dive …
I thought I’d seen it all until this interview.
This candidate came in confident and wildly unqualified.
His “experience” included:
- Watching YouTube tutorials (so basically an expert, right?)
- A groun…
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You’ve worked hard to get where you are.
Yet there’s that little voice whispering, ‘Are you sure…
Welcome to the first episode of the Don’t Panek Podcast!
I’m your host, Emily Panek, CEO of Optivity Now, and in today’s episode, I'm joined by Darren Lee as we dive deep into my life story, the chall…