From Public Service to Private Sector: Navigating a Career Pivot with Purpose

July 17th 6pm-8pm | Georgetown Store

About the Event

Join us for an intimate fireside chat hosted by M.M.LaFleur and career coach Cassandra Babilya, designed specifically for federal employees exploring the leap into private sector roles. We’ll talk candidly about the emotional, professional, and practical challenges of leaving government—and how to reframe your public-sector experience into private-sector superpowers.

Whether you're grappling with burnout, questioning your next move, or unsure how to translate your skills, you'll walk away with:

  • -Real talk on why and how to pivot
  • -Actionable tips to rebrand your experience and expand your network
  • -A new sense of confidence in your value—no clearance required

Stick around after the discussion for drinks, networking, and private shopping. You’ve given your career to service—now it’s time to serve yourself.

M.M.LaFleur Georgetown Store
1344 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007

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About Cassandra Babilya

Cassandra Babilya is a mom, creator of Make Work Suck Less, a career coach, author of the You Got This journal, ex-spy, and employee experience leader in tech. She helps women break the burnout cycle, pivot with purpose, and thrive in their careers.

About M.M.LaFleur

M.M.LaFleur is a New York-based clothing brand celebrating women through thoughtfully designed clothing, personal styling, and engaging content. They are known for introducing the concept of Power Casual—the new way women are dressing for work and life. At the heart of everything they do is the belief that when women succeed, the world becomes a better place.