The Great Detour

Navigating the ups and downs of a career can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an incredible opportunity for growth. In this episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess is joined by Diamond Mullings, career coach and CEO Tailor Made Growth, for a candid and empowering discussion about career transitions—whether by choice or by force. Diamond shares her insights on how to strategically approach caree...

In this powerful episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess shares the inspiring story of her friend Dan Carazo, a dedicated endurance athlete who has transformed his life through perseverance and resilience. Dan opens up about his battle with addiction, the toll it took on his life, and the pivotal moments that sparked his journey to recovery. Through endurance sports and triathlons, Dan found a...

In this solo episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess shares her personal journey through solitude and self-discovery. Reflecting on her experiences of spending New Year's Eve alone and the transformative period following her divorce, Jess delves into the importance of being comfortable with oneself, the challenges of loneliness, and the growth that comes from spending time alone. She talks...

In this heartfelt episode of The Great Detour,™ Jess sits down with Wanda Richardson, a private chef whose life has been anything but linear. Wanda shares her incredible story of navigating love, loss, and career pivots with grace and resilience. From the devastating loss of her soulmate to a bold career shift in her 40s, Wanda takes us on a journey of transformation and self-discovery. Wanda open...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess talks with her close friend, Jaime Maldonado. Jaime shares her journey of navigating life’s detours, from her experiences with infertility to rediscovering passions that light her up, including dancing, yoga, and empowering women through her travel business, SipSoulSavor . In this episode we dive into Jaime's unique jo...

In this episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, Jess welcomes Vanessa Dias, Co-founder and CEO of Able Athletics, a nonprofit that creates inclusive sports opportunities for children with high support needs. Vanessa shares her personal journey through her daughter's rare genetic diagnosis, how it inspired her to build a community focused on acceptance and empowerment, and the significance of te...

In this first episode of The Great Detour™ podcast, host Jess Prudhomme welcomes Ryan Benz, an authenticity strategist, speaker, and best-selling author of Wander: A Memoir of Letting Go and Walking 2,000 Miles to a Meaningful Life . Ryan’s incredible journey of leaving the corporate grind to hike the Appalachian Trail is a testament to the power of stepping away from convention and embracing the...

Officially launching on February 5, 2025! Welcome to The Great Detour™ podcast, a space where we explore life’s unplanned paths together. I’m Jess Prudhomme, your host, and this podcast is inspired by my own journey navigating the detours that have shaped and challenged me in ways I never imagined. Through these experiences, I’ve come to believe that the most unplanned journeys often lead us close...