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.
Turning a Challenging Past into a Purpose-Driven Career with Kelly Martins
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What if the very things that once held you back became the foundation for everything you built?
In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Kelly Martins joins Colleen and Kristine to share the real story behind her squiggly career journey. From a background in graphic design and photography to launching her own consulting business focused on empowering others through strategic marketing and leadership support.
Kelly opens up about reclaiming her confidence after leaving a difficult relationship, and how leaning into her lived experiences became the spark for creating GRATI Consulting. Today, she combines sharp business strategy with deep empathy to help others find clarity, confidence, and direction in their own ventures.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that resilience, reinvention, and rediscovering your worth often begin in the hardest moments.
✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How internships and mentors opened unexpected doors
- Why squiggly paths are often the most strategic moves
- How embracing her full story helped Kelly step into leadership and entrepreneurship
Connect with Kelly:
🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram
🔗 Facebook
🔗 LinkedIn
Follow Colleen & Kristine:
🌟 Colleen on LinkedIn
🌟 Kristine on LinkedIn
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