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Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.

Colleen DelVecchio & Ashleigh Beadle

Embrace the Squiggle is the podcast about navigating change in work, identity, leadership, and life with intention. Because change happens. Growth is a choice.This show explores the honest, human stories behind reinvention. From career pivots and leadership shifts to identity crises, mindset shifts, and unexpected detours, each episode dives into what it really looks like to move through uncertainty instead of waiting for clarity.Our guests share candid stories of obstacles, failures, breakthroughs,

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39:24

The High-Achiever’s Guide to Energy, Sleep & Avoiding...

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2026/04/15

What if the thing holding your career back… isn’t your ambition but your energy? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jen dive into a topic every high-achiever needs but often ignores: sleep, energy, and sustainable performance. They’re joined by Tanessa Shears, a sleep and performance specialist who has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs and leaders eliminate brain fog, prevent burnout, and build the physical and cognitive capacity to perform at a high level without ru...

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36:00

Wired This Way: Intrinsic Motivation is Key to a...

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2026/04/08

What actually counts as an “untraditional” career? At Embrace the Squiggle, that definition is constantly evolving—and this episode is proof that there’s no one way to build a meaningful career. This week, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Shawn Thornton, founder and CEO of SmartBiz IT, to explore what it really looks like to follow a non-linear path fueled by intrinsic motivation and continuous learning. Shawn’s career isn’t built on a rigid plan—it’s driven by curiosity, growth, and a mind...

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42:00

The Career Squiggle Advice Ambitious Women Need: Why...

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2026/04/01

What if the key to your next career move… isn’t doing more—but doing less? In this episode, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Subtraction Activist Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey (aka Nell 3D) to unpack a powerful (and often overlooked) career strategy: systematic subtraction. If you’re a high-achieving woman feeling stretched thin, stuck in a career pivot, or questioning why working harder isn’t paying off—this conversation will hit home. Nell shares how ambitious professionals fall into the tr...

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34:59

The Power of Sponsorship: How a Supportive Boss at 19...

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2026/03/25

What if one person believing in you early could completely change your career path? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Cindy Darnell, Director of Operational Excellence for the Americas at Element, to unpack the power of sponsorship, career growth, and saying yes before you feel ready. Cindy’s career journey didn’t follow a straight line. Starting as an executive assistant at just 19, she navigated career uncertainty, stepped into customer service lead...

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36:54

I Used to Lead Like the “Iron Maiden”: Victoria...

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2026/03/18

What happens when leadership stops being about authority and starts being about humanity? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jennifer talk with executive leader, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Victoria Pelletier about the mindset shifts that shaped her unconventional career path. Nicknamed the “Turnaround Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer,” Victoria built a career helping organizations navigate change, rebuild culture, and drive growth. But her leadership philosophy did...

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33:04

When People Underestimate You: Success is the Best...

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2026/03/11

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh speak with Madison Tevlin — award-winning advocate, keynote speaker, actor, and host of the 21 Questions podcast — to talk about building a life that aligns with who you really are. Madison’s squiggly career path began early. At just 13 years old, she went viral on YouTube after posting a cover of a John Legend song. But as Madison shares, going viral was only the beginning of a much deeper journey through career uncertainty, publi...

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35:17

Why “Follow Your Passion” Fails — and What Actually...

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2026/03/04

Everyone says to follow you passion, but what if you’re passionate about cupcakes and walking? It’s only half of the equation to a fulfilling career and life so we need to discuss the other half. This episode of Embrace the Squiggle explore the passion equation with Paul Comfort who is a longtime transportation leader and media creator. We discuss his upcoming book ‘Find Your X Factor’ which helps high performers escape impressive BUT draining careers. Comfort shares a 30+ year pa...

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35:33

The Squiggly Transition from Athlete to Mother and...

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2026/02/25

What happens when the identity you built as an athlete shifts into something completely different - partner, mother, creator? Seliana Sainristil (formerly Carvalho) knows that transition firsthand. A former collegiate soccer player at American International College turned NFL wife, mother of two, and content creator, Seliana has navigated identity shifts most people never see behind the highlight reel. In this episode, she gets real about what life as an NFL wife actually looks like, how moth...

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30:23

Why You Should Take a Chance on Someone: Introducing...

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2026/02/18

Welcome to the Embrace the Squiggle family, Ashleigh! Ashleigh Beadle joins Colleen as the new co-host of Embrace the Squiggle. Ashleigh shares her squiggly career path through often male-dominated fields. She discusses the mentorship and coaching she received that changed her career. And we dig into Sage & Saunter her new business with a focus on helping small to mid-sized business owners scale or sell by optimizing for value and also supporting buyers- especially for MSPs. Join ETS Book...

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40:02

No Resolutions, No Regrets: Our 2026 Mindset and...

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2026/02/11

We have a very special episode to say au revoir to our co-host Kristine! We have been blessed with her voice on this podcast, so we decided to dig into the biggest lessons she learned hosting Embrace the Squiggle! Need accountability on your goals? The Squiggle Huddle is a monthly accountability cohort designed for people who care deeply about their goals—but don’t want to chase them alone. Each month, we meet on Zoom to reflect on progress, troubleshoot what got in the way, and identify 3–5 ...

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38:35

Improving Your Listening Intelligence in Job...

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2026/02/04

A lot of interviewing isn't about your answers, its actually about how you listen. And luckily your listening skills are not static, they can be improved! This episode digs into how to improve your listening and apply this to your job squiggle. Speaking of squiggling, Embrace the Squiggle is squiggling and introducing a new co-host: Jen Pasquale! In this episode, we are exploring her squiggle and digging into Mentorship vs Sponsorship and using your listening intelligence. Jen is a cult...

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66:00

Feeling Good on a Soul Level: Career Pivots, Human...

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2026/01/28

What does it actually mean to feel good in your life? Not just successful, but truly aligned on a soul level. That's the question driving Chelsey Elise's squiggle. Kristine is flying solo this week (Colleen's on vacay!) for a conversation about career changes, starting over, and building a life that actually fits. Chelsey has pivoted through multiple careers before landing in entrepreneurship, where she now helps women find alignment through core values work, human design, and personal develo...

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43:44

Embracing Your Human Design with Mel McSherry

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2026/01/21

How do you know what to do for your next squiggle if your don’t understand your strengths and weaknesses? That’s where human design comes in. Mel McSherry helps people understand how they are designed to work through a tool called Human Design. Colleen and Kristine dive into Mel's non-linear career journey from aspiring performer to fitness industry entrepreneur, and finally to business coaching with a focus on human design. Mel discusses the profound impact human design has on understanding ...

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44:17

How To Go From Idea to Business with Carrie Sporer

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2026/01/14

Ever had an issue that could be solved by a product, but no product exists? Well, thats exactly what happened to Carrie except she took it on an a problem to solve with a business! Carrie shares her tips on going from initial idea to launching a business. So if you have ever wanted to start a business, or already have an fine tuning your skills, this is a perfect listen! While training for the NYC Marathon in 2007, many people shared the complaint that they needed to wash their hair in the sh...

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34:02

Big Squiggles for 2026 with Colleen and Kristine

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2026/01/07

The new year doesn’t have to mean change. It can mean maintenance or shedding. But for Embrace the Squiggle, of course it means squiggling. This year you’ll notice some big changes for the podcast, with the introduction of 3 new co-hosts in February. So stay tuned to hear about how and why we are squiggling! Join us for to Embrace Your 2026 Squiggle: https://www.maxady.com/workshops Stay in Touch with Your Hosts: Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/Kristine on LinkedIn: ht...

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46:53

Who Are You Outside of Your Job? with Jenna Anderson

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2025/12/31

The first thing we get asked when meeting people is often: what do you do for work? But what about: what do you love to do? How do you spend your time? Who are your friends? This episode is all about defining your life outside of your squiggly career! And Jenna is the perfect person to talk to about it. Jenna Anderson is an expert on making friends in the modern age and she shares her advice on TikTok and works as a friendship coach. Jenna shares her career journey from aspiring filmmaker to ...

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39:23

The Identity Shift of Switching from TV Producer to...

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2025/12/24

Did you start your career in something super cool? Like TV or music or art. And now you're just a project manager!? Happens to us because our jobs need to fit our lives. This is exactly what happened to Anna Campbell and if this is relatable, listen on! Anna, a former TV producer turned product manager, shares her unconventional career journey. She started with her childhood aspirations to be an actor, transitioning to TV production, and eventually finding her way into product management. She...

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42:11

Something So Bad Turned into Something So Beautiful...

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2025/12/17

Hospitalized for months without knowing why and soon after changing her whole career, talk about a squiggle! Colleen and Kristine chat with Nicole Nell, also known as DJ Nicki Nell, who shares her journey from a professional dancer to a sought-after DJ and entrepreneur. Despite facing challenges like a severe illness and the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicole successfully pivoted her career, launching Visual Sound Productions which includes divisions for weddings, multimedia, AV production, and talent...

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42:19

From Terrified to Post to Just Putting It Out There...

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2025/12/10

Terrified to post? You're not alone AND you might be overthinking it. Christine Coughlin went from stay-at-home mom to founder of YVR Creatives by doing the thing that scared her: showing up online. She started with a blog about motherhood and identity, and now runs a content agency helping women entrepreneurs find their voice, build community, and grow businesses that actually feel good. This episode is your permission slip to stop perfecting and start posting! Follow Christine: https://www....

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50:23

Embracing Your 4,000 Mondays with Jodi Wellman

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2025/12/03

What would you do differently if you knew exactly how many Mondays you had left? Jodi Wellman went from corporate leadership to founding "4,000 Mondays" after watching her mother's dreams go unrealized. She shares her insights on living a squander-free life, inspired by her late mother's unfulfilled dreams, and emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices to enrich daily life. The conversation covers practical steps to overcome fear, seize opportunities, and savor the small moments...

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