Whether you’re in the middle of a career gap, navigating a pivot, or just staring at LinkedIn like it personally wronged you, The White Space Career Lab is where we turn your “in-between” into your unfair advantage.

It’s time to reframe your career gap into your greatest asset:

Stop hiding the best parts of your story — start using them to get hired.

Your gap is not the problem. The problem is no one has shown you how to talk about it with confidence and clarity. My White Space Career Lab turns your in-between seasons, pivots, and detours into a résumé, LinkedIn profile, and interview story that make you unforgettable — in a good way.

Work with me to create career materials that reflect your real value — and a process you can use for every opportunity ahead.

After hours of rewriting, overthinking, and Googling “how to explain a career gap,” you finally save your résumé and think…

“Whew, the hard work’s done!”

As you cross “Update Career Materials” off your list… and quietly avoid thinking about the interview questions.

In the world of job searching, creating a résumé or LinkedIn profile is one thing — but knowing how to talk about the unemployment, caregiving, illness, or pivot that came before? That’s the part that keeps you up at night.

The gap becomes this blinking cursor in your brain — waiting for the moment someone asks, “So… what happened here?” and you’re not sure if your answer will sound confident or like you’re making excuses.

But here’s the truth: your gap isn’t a flaw to hide. It’s part of the bigger picture — the photo on the puzzle box. When framed the right way, it connects your past to your future and gives you the clarity, confidence, and direction to own your next chapter.

… if you learn how to tell the story.

“I went from being embarrassed to being empowered."

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RACHEL HOLLINGTON

First impressions aren’t just a thing—they’re the thing.

We churn our mental gears for hours a week trying to figure out how to explain the gap — rewriting résumés, overthinking LinkedIn, and hoping no one notices the missing years.

Only to freeze the moment someone actually asks about it.

Or worse — you know that being upfront about your gap could actually build trust, buuuut you’re stuck in the paralysis of not knowing which parts to share, what to leave out, or how to make it sound like you’re still the one they should hire.

I get it. For years, I tried to package my own career breaks into something tidy — like they were just a quirky side note instead of the truth of my experience. In reality, I was hiding the best, most human parts of my story.

And it wasn’t getting me any closer to my goals. I’d send out a résumé, hold my breath, and quietly move on to the next application.

When I brought intention and a plan to career development, transformation followed-- for my clients and for me.

These aren’t vanity wins. They’re the measurable and meaningful results that happen when you stop winging it: clients landing interviews for roles they once thought were out of reach, feeling confident explaining career gaps without spin, and reconnecting with their value long before a recruiter ever calls.

Results don’t just come from updating a résumé or adding a generic “open to work” banner on LinkedIn. They come from building your materials and your narrative with clarity, strategy, and confidence—so you can carry the same message into every conversation. And that’s exactly what happens when you have a plan.

You’ve nailed your story once. The problem? You keep reinventing it instead of reusing it, so it never builds the traction it could.

What if you could stop overthinking how to explain your career path—and instead have a clear, confident story that’s always ready when the moment comes?

If you figured out how to pivot your story and make that whole work-smarter-not-harder thing an actual, real-life career move, you could:

Speak with foresight knowing exactly how one well‑crafted story can work for your résumé, LinkedIn, interviews, and networking conversations — without inventing new versions for every situation.

Follow a personalized action plan that moves the needle on your job search with intention and purpose, instead of crossing your fingers and hoping the right recruiter “gets it.”

Run a simple 90‑day narrative strategy that keeps you confident and consistent—so every application, coffee chat, and interview reinforces the same powerful message.

Repurpose your White Space story so it resonates across every channel you choose—résumé, LinkedIn, networking events, portfolio, cover letters, speaking opportunities… anywhere your next opportunity could be listening.

Get ready for all those feel-good endorphins that come from doing less, but reaping waaay more results.

Can you imagine what it’s like to tell your White Space story once — and then re-use it everywhere with total confidence? Résumé, LinkedIn, interviews, networking, even casual “so, what do you do?” chats. Mm-hmm.

You know that sounds good. It’s time you waved buh-bye to sweaty-palmed overexplaining — and hopped aboard the tell-it-once, use-it-everywhere train.

I’ve distilled years of career coaching, storytelling, and real-world gap navigation into a simple, repeatable framework that turns an intimidating career gap into a story you can tell with clarity, confidence, and zero spin.

I’m giving you the exact process I use with my private coaching clients to transform their résumé, LinkedIn, interviews, and networking conversations into a cohesive, opportunity-opening narrative — a system that works quietly in the background, so you’re not reinventing your story every time someone asks, “So, what do you do?”

When it comes to value-packed content that lasts, I want YOU to be in the driver’s seat.

You don’t need another generic job search checklist. You need a repeatable system that puts you in control of your story—so you can show up with confidence, clarity, and a plan that works quietly in the background while you focus on what’s next.

That’s what the White Space Career Lab is built for. It’s where we take your messy, brilliant, complicated career history and turn it into a tight, compelling narrative you can actually use—résumés, LinkedIn, interview answers, and networking intros—aligned and intentional.

What’s Inside the Lab

1. Find the Story They Can’t Ignore

(aka Define Your Career Narrative)

Every career has a story—but most people only share the glossy, bullet‑point version. Here, we dig into the real story: the wins, the pivots, and the “white space” seasons that shaped who you are today.

Identify credibility‑building themes in your experience.
Frame tough gaps as strategic assets—without spin or fluff.
Anchor your story in truth and align it to your current goals.

2. Blueprint Your Career Toolkit

(aka Outline Your Materials)

No more blank‑page panic or aimless LinkedIn updates. Using my Goal, Promise, Action framework, you’ll outline every key asset—résumé, LinkedIn, interview stories—so each piece has a job to do.

Clarify purpose so your assets work toward a specific outcome.
Deliver an irresistible promise to the reader.
End with a clear next step that moves people toward you.

3. Write Like the Job’s Already Yours

(aka Create Your Assets)

We’ll turn your outline into keyword‑smart, human‑centered materials that make both recruiters and algorithms pay attention.

Hooks that win the first 5 seconds.
Value‑rich body copy without bragging or padding.
Closers that open doors, not end conversations.
Headline formulas, keyword strategy, and formatting to clear AI filters.

4. One Story. Ten Angles. Infinite Reach.

(aka Promote Your Career Story 10 Ways)

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—just reuse it the smart way across platforms and conversations.

Repurpose one story into ten formats for LinkedIn, networking, and interviews.
Share consistently without sounding repetitive.
Turn “white space” insights into sticky thought leadership.

5. From Maintenance Mode to Mastery

(aka Refine Your Process)

Your career story is a living asset. Keep it sharp with light‑lift systems and the right metrics.

Batch and systemize updates to protect your time.
Track what actually matters (not just application counts).
Drop what’s not working, double down on what is—no restart required.

Bottom line: You won’t just “update” your materials—you’ll build a repeatable, adaptable system for telling your story with impact, no matter what’s next.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Clarity on your story—what to say and what to stop saying.
Confidence that your materials are strategic, persuasive, and future‑proof.
Control over how you’re seen—by recruiters, hiring panels, and your network.

Join the Lab Now

You bring the experience. I’ll bring the framework. Let’s build the future you’re excited to say yes to.

Inside the White Space Career Lab, you’ll learn how to create a career story so strong it can carry you through résumés, profiles, interviews, and networking without constant rewrites.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about making one story work harder for you everywhere.

Here’s what you’ll learn inside the course:

How to plan your career content so every piece has a clear purpose and intentional outcome—no more posting just to fill space.

How to choose the right platforms that align with your strengths, your message, and where your audience actually spends time.

The real reasons your content may not be getting traction right now—and what to adjust.

How to create content that captures attention, sparks action, and naturally leads to meaningful next steps with your brand.

Practical ways to reuse and reimagine your existing content so it works harder for you over time.

A streamlined approach to batchworking so you can create more efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Simple, low-stress ways to track results and use data as a guide for your next move.

A core principle to help you navigate to the next level of your content strategy as your goals evolve.

HI! I’M
SARA K!

I’m a Midwest-born truth-teller, chaos-stabilizer, and unapologetic systems geek who has made a career out of turning “What now?” into “Here’s how.” A career storyteller, executive coach, marketing strategist, and former creative operations leader for Fortune 500 brands, I’ve worked with thousands of executives, leaders, and career pivoters to transform messy, complicated career histories into clear, compelling narratives that actually open doors.

My background spans running a global coaching team, leading creative operations for household-name brands, and building the White Space platform to help people navigate the seasons between “what was” and “what’s next.” I’ve climbed career ladders I wasn’t sure I wanted to be on—only to step off entirely when the view didn’t match the hype.

I’ve been laid off, burned out, sick, invisible, overqualified, underemployed, and hired for jobs that didn’t exist until I walked in the door. And through all of it, I’ve learned the same truth: the space between titles—the part we’re taught to hide—is where the real growth happens.

The White Space 30-Day Promise

Take 30 days to dive into the tools, strategies, and frameworks inside White Space. If, after giving it a real shot, you’re not feeling any more clarity, confidence, or control over how to tell your professional story—no problem. You can change your mind. No matter what payment plan you choose, I want you to feel safe knowing you can step away if it’s not clicking. We’ll chalk it up to “Well, we gave it the ol’ college try.” If, for any reason, you’re not closer to feeling like you can own and articulate your story—even without the perfect next step lined up—just email us at [support email] within 30 days of purchase, and we’ll take care of it. Because you’re not just buying a program—you’re investing in the way you see yourself. And if it’s not helping you see that more clearly, I don’t want to keep your money.

It wasn’t until I started approaching career development with intention and a plan that I began to see real transformation —both for my clients and for myself.

These aren’t vanity wins. They’re the measurable and meaningful results that happen when you stop winging it: clients landing interviews for roles they once thought were out of reach, feeling confident explaining career gaps without spin, and reconnecting with their value long before a recruiter ever calls.

Results don’t just come from updating a résumé or adding a generic “open to work” banner on LinkedIn. They come from building your materials and your narrative with clarity, strategy, and confidence—so you can carry the same message into every conversation. And that’s exactly what happens when you have a plan.

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