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.
Starting the HR Revolution with Ashleigh Beadle
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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 she’s now helping small businesses with HR and compliance through her company, Sage and Saunter.
If you've ever felt stuck, unsure, or ready for a career shift, this episode will remind you that there’s power in the pivot.
🎙️ Topics we cover:
- Letting go of a linear career plan
- Using your skillset in new and unexpected ways
- Building a business with intention
- Why community and support matter during career transitions
💡 Ashleigh’s story is a reminder that squiggly careers aren't just common—they're where the magic happens.
👇 Stay in touch with your hosts:
🌟 Colleen on LinkedIn: Colleen O'Mara
🌟 Kristine on LinkedIn: Kristine Thody
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