x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Embrace the Squiggle

Kristine Thody & Colleen Delvecchio

The podcast where professionals share the real, unfiltered stories behind their career pivots and squiggly journeys. Whether you"re contemplating a major career shift, feeling sidelined after a break, or simply questioning "what"s next?" when the traditional ladder doesn"t exist, this podcast is your career navigation companion.Hosts Colleen and Kristine bring you weekly conversations with women who"ve navigated career uncertainty and emerged stronger, offering practical strategies and the

business careers

All Episodes

31:14

What Taylor Swift Taught Us About Business: Lessons...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/09/17

Okay Squigglers, we're doing something a little different in this episode (cause we are squiggly after all)! After watching Taylor Swift on the New Heights podcast, we couldn't stop thinking about the GENIUS business and life lessons hidden in that conversation. So naturally, we had to break it all down for you! What You'll Hear: How Taylor's master plan to buy back her music is the ultimate negotiation masterclassWhy sharing knowledge is good for allWhy managing your energy (not just your ti...

en-us

39:59

Lessons from a Squiggly Entrepreneurial Journey with...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/09/10

“You have to say yes to things in order to know what you're gonna say yes and no to.” Colleen and Kristine dive into Anita Costello’s squiggle, from her beginnings influenced by her mother's flair for fashion to discovering her passion in high school. Anita shares her path from studying journalism to transitioning into apparel design. The conversation explores her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of community support, and the development of her own fashion line, Biita. Anita offers ins...

en-us

36:17

How to Bring Squiggly Creativity to Any Industry or...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/09/03

Ever wondered how a creative soul thrives in the world of heavy machinery? This episode is your roadmap! Join us as we chat with the incredible Michele Downie, marketing powerhouse at American Crane and Equipment Corporation, who's smashing stereotypes and making waves in manufacturing. What You'll Hear: Michele's journey from artist to manufacturingHow her creative background became her secret weapon in a technical industryWhy AI tools are her friends for staying ahead of the curveHer refres...

en-us

52:54

Trust Your Gut: Intuitive Career Squiggles with Casey...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/08/27

This week on Embrace the Squiggle, Casey Stevens blew us away with her candid take on mixing traditional therapy with what she calls her "witchy wisdom." From divorce to career zigzags, she kept it real about following your gut - even when life gets messy! What we love most about Casey is how she bridges science and spirituality without apology. No stuffy therapy talk here - she's all about helping people tap into their intuition and make radical transformations. If you're feeling stuck or j...

en-us

38:59

I Met My Sqiuggly Self for Coffee with Jennae Cecelia

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/08/20

What happens when a poem you write goes viral? Our guest this week knows! Kristine and Colleen speak to Jennae Cecelia who you may know as the author of the poem “I met my younger self for coffee” to discuss her squiggly path. Jennae shares how her passion for writing blossomed from her childhood and the key moment when a viral poem on TikTok brought her significant attention. Jennae has self-published 13 books – the most popular being, The Sun Will Rise and So Will We and Healing for No One ...

en-us

50:26

Behind the Squiggle: Our Producer's Path Across...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/08/13

Ever wondered who's working behind the scenes to bring Embrace the Squiggle to life? This week, we flip the script and put our producer, Lili Paxton, in the spotlight! Episodes Squiggles: From editing her mom's podcast "Fraudish" to becoming a full-fledged podcast strategistHow Lili's adventurous spirit led her from the US to Spain, Australia, and finally LondonHer journey through the London School of EconomicsThe creative TikTok strategy that helped her build a vibrant community in a new cit...

en-us

37:19

Squiggling Through a People-Centered Career with...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/08/06

If helping people is your north star, this episode is for you. This week, we chat with Amanda Wininger who skipped college but still rose through the corporate leadership ranks becoming a doula and yoga instructor. It many seem random, but it's all been about helping people. Episode Highlights: How Amanda recognized and leveraged her natural talent for supporting othersThe surprising parallels between corporate HR and birth supportWhy emotional intelligence trumps technical skills in leadersh...

en-us

39:04

The Squiggliest Episode Yet with Colleen and Kristine

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/07/30

Ever found yourself nodding along to career advice that doesn't actually feel right for YOU? This week, your favorite career coaches throw out the rulebook completely! Colleen and Kristine tackle the question we've all secretly wondered: "Do I really want that promotion, or am I just supposed to want it?" What We're Squiggling About: The permission slip you need to define success YOUR way (even if it means saying no to that fancy title)Why keeping a "humble brag" list isn't conceited, it's ca...

en-us

37:41

Stop Doing Everything: Strength Based Team Building...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/07/23

Ever wondered what happens when "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" turns into a full-blown career? This week's episode is a delightful deep dive with Lindsay LaBonte, who turned her childhood fascination with her dad's mortgage business into her own financial industry adventure! What's in store: The real story of how Lindsay went from "playing bank" as a kid to actually running one 🏦The juggling act of motherhood, leadership, and that pesky thing called "parental expectations"How to delegate

en-us

47:49

The 20-Year Squiggle: Thriving Through Internal...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/07/16

Ever wondered what a Chief of Staff actually does… and how to become one? This episode unveils the squiggly career moves that can lead to this powerful but often misunderstood role. What You'll Discover: How to leverage research skills from academia into business advantageThe unspoken challenges of managing teams at a young ageWhy the Chief of Staff role might be the perfect fit for "connectors" and strategic thinkersStrategic pivots between large corporations and nimble startupsDarcey Bennet...

en-us

48:03

Squiggling Through the Messy Middle with Miranda...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/07/09

Questioning your career path? This week's guest went from working a normal corporate job to co-founding a tech company with a billion-dollar IPO—and reveals the unconventional wisdom that guided her journey. What You'll Gain: Permission to leave "secure" jobs when they no longer serve your growthHow side hustles can transform into unexpected career opportunitiesThe unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship's messy, non-linear realityStrategies for recognizing when it's time for your next pivotM...

en-us

44:48

Career Zigzags Are the Ultimate Competitive Edge with...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/07/02

Feeling like your diverse background is holding you back? This week's guest went from investigative journalism in Taiwan to launching an AI fashion startup—and will transform how you see your own career "detours." What You'll Learn: How to reframe past experiences as unique competitive advantagesThe confidence to make bold pivots between seemingly unrelated industriesPractical strategies for women breaking into tech leadershipAnya Cheng (Meta, eBay, McDonald's, Target) shares the counterintui...

en-us

39:11

How to Pivot Without Losing Momentum with Kokui Adesokan

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/06/25

Ever feel like your career path looks more like a game of pinball than a straight line? (Same.) In this episode, we chat with the amazing Kokui Adesokan about her squiggly journey from growing up in Togo to thriving in the U.S. aerospace and tech industries. Kokui opens up about the pivots, plot twists, and big leaps of faith that shaped her career—from studying chemical engineering to finding her groove in aerospace, and all the moments of “sure, I’ll try that” in between. We dig into: How c...

en-us

42:10

Why Is Clarity Missing And What Can You Do About It?

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/06/18

Feeling lost in the fog of vague directives? You're not alone! In this straight-talking episode, Colleen and Kristine tackle the frustrating reality of unclear organizational goals that leave middle managers dangling. Highlights: Gallup reveals how many employees are actually working in the darkWhy unclear direction doesn't just hurt productivity—it undermines psychological safetySpecific strategies to navigate when your higher-ups can't articulate what success looks likeThe critical window f...

en-us

48:38

Stop and Celebrate Yourself, You Deserve It! with...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/06/11

Are you the kind of person who hits a big milestone… then immediately moves on to the next goal? Same. In this episode, we’re talking to Robyn Glaser—venture executive and all-around badass—about why high-achieving women so often skip the celebration phase, and how that needs to change. We loved this conversation with Robyn Glaser — and we think you will too. 🙌 We talk about: ✨ What it’s like to break into male-dominated industries 🎶 Why saying yes to new opportunities (even scary ones)

en-us

38:44

Finding a Mentor Who Lifts You Up with Christina Mitine

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/06/04

What a delight chatting with Christina Mitine about her fascinating career path! From aspiring veterinarian to Oracle sales to various AWS roles, her journey proves there's no "right way" to build a meaningful career. Episode Highlights: Christina shares how the Women in Revenue Group on Lin provided crucial networking opportunitiesWe discuss navigating different company cultures and leveraging transferable skillsThe vital importance of finding mentors and sponsors who champion your growthBui...

en-us

35:57

The Not-So- Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Squiggly...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/05/28

Maintaining genuine professional relationships isn’t just nice, it’s essential. In this episode, we talk about how staying in touch (even casually) can quietly shape your career in powerful ways—and how it’s played out over decades for our guest, Soo Finley. This week, I got to catch up with my high school friend Soo Finley, who now works at the executive level in banking—and let me tell you, her career path has been anything but predictable (just the way we like it on this show). Soo walks ...

en-us

43:36

What Happens When Work Finally Feels Good with Bonni...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/05/21

What does it take to build a thriving business while navigating some of life’s toughest personal challenges? This week on Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Kristine sit down with the unstoppable Bonni Scepkowski. She is an award-winning meeting strategist, founder of Stellar Meetings, and a master of orchestrating meaningful moments in the life sciences industry. But behind her professional success is a deeply personal journey of resilience, reinvention, and relentless authenticity. From her ...

en-us

39:33

Starting the HR Revolution with Ashleigh Beadle

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/05/14

What if the skills you already have could open the door to a career you actually love? This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Ashleigh Beadle, who opens up about her non-linear path from law school dreams to launching her own consulting business. Ashleigh shares the real story behind her career pivots—what worked, what didn’t, and how she leaned into her transferable skills (even when things didn’t go to plan). We chat about navigating uncertainty, staying aligned with your values, and how ...

en-us

27:42

Mastering Public Speaking for Your Squiggly Career...

Embrace the Squiggle ·

2025/05/07

Terrified of Public Speaking? You’re Not Alone, And We’ve Got You Covered. 🎤😅 In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Kristine get real about the nerves, mindset shifts, and messy moments behind the mic. From giving a TEDx talk to delivering a major keynote, they’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to speak with confidence... and why you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. You’ll hear: How they prepped for their biggest speaking gigs yetWhy practicing >

en-us

100 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...