Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
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, and hard-earned lessons. Not because they had it all figured out but because they chose growth in the middle of the mess.
Each week, Colleen DelVecchio and Ashleigh Beadle unpack the pivots, pauses, leaps of faith, and “what am I even doing?” moments that shape a non-linear life. This isn’t about chasing a straight line. It’s about building the mindset and courage to evolve on purpose.
Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
Following Your Squiggly Path with Emmy Award-winning producer Shirley Neal
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Colleen and Kristine sit down with Emmy Award-winning producer, journalist, and author Shirley Neal to explore careers, creativity, and the power of perseverance.
🌍 Shirley shares her journey from TV writing and production to authoring her debut book, Afrocentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture. The discussion dives into:
✨ Navigating career challenges and following your intuition
✨ The significance of travel in shaping career decisions
✨ Staying current in your field and adapting to change
đź“– Shirley also gives an inside look into her new book, a stunning exploration of Black identity and culture through pop culture moments, memes, and memories.
🎧 Tune in for career insights, pop culture wisdom, and Shirley’s inspiring advice for aspiring professionals.
Connect with Shirley:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-neal/
Connect and learn more from Colleen at www.maxady.com and on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/comara
Connect and learn more from Kristine at https://www.kristinethody.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody
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