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
Finding Your Identity After Leaving Teaching with Lauretta Ruppert
“Who am I when I'm not a teacher?” Our first-ever Part Two is here! We continue Lauretta's story after her difficult decision to leave teaching mid-year.
In this episode, Lauretta shares how walking the Camino across Spain became an unexpected path to healing and rediscovery. She opens up about navigating her identity beyond "teacher" and the simple yet profound lessons she found along the way.
What You'll Hear:
- Lauretta's experience walking the historic Camino de Santiago
- How this journey helped her process leaving the classroom
- The surprising ways simplicity and movement restored her sense of self
- How this transformative experience shaped her new career direction and reignited her creativity
This conversation is for anyone wondering what comes after a difficult career transition.
Follow Lauretta on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thelaurettaann
Connect with Lauretta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauretta-ruppert-a79ab5218/
👯♀️ Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:
- Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
- Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/
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