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.
How to Bring Squiggly Creativity to Any Industry or Role with Michele Downie
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Ever wondered how a creative soul thrives in the world of heavy machinery? This episode is your roadmap!
Join us as we chat with the incredible Michele Downie, marketing powerhouse at American Crane and Equipment Corporation, who's smashing stereotypes and making waves in manufacturing.
What You'll Hear:
- Michele's journey from artist to manufacturing
- How her creative background became her secret weapon in a technical industry
- Why AI tools are her friends for staying ahead of the curve
- Her refreshingly honest take on retirement planning while still crushing it at work
🌟 Connect with Michele:
- LinkedIn: Michele Downie
- Instagram: @isleofviewarts
- Check out American Crane & Equipment Corporation
- Explore her creative side at Isle of View Arts
👩🏭 Curious about Women in Manufacturing?
Michele's passionate about making space for women in the industry! Learn more about the upcoming summit: WiM SUMMIT 2025
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