Embrace the Squiggle
The podcast where professional women 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 permission you need to create your own squiggly path.
Subscribe now to transform your career squiggles from something you endure into something you embrace.
Embrace the Squiggle
Leaving Misaligned Jobs Led to Her Dream Career with Patrika Alis Cheston
Kristine and Colleen chat with Patrika Alis Cheston, a marketing and sales strategist who’s anything but conventional. Patrika walks us through her winding career path—from studying education and journalism to leading strategy for startups and founding her own ventures, Roundology and Outsource SDR.
She opens up about the power of internships, why it’s okay to pivot (again and again), and how recognizing misaligned values at work pushed her to build a career on her own terms.
Plus, we dive into her love for solo travel, how she finds joy in off-the-beaten-path destinations, and what it really looks like to embrace your personal and professional squiggle.
🔗 Connect with Patrika Elise
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrikaalischeston/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrikaalis
https://patrikaalis.com/
🔗 Follow Colleen & Kristine:
🌟 Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
🌟 Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/
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