Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.

Everyone is just waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and say… 'You don’t belong here. You’ve been faking it. We all know you’re an Imposter!' Well, at least everyone who is out there trying is. This episode of Embrace the Squiggle with Colleen and Ashleigh is about the age old question of imposter syndrome. Because its so easy to talk other people off the imposter syndrome le...

What if the thing that broke you was also the thing that set you free? Lachandra Baker spent 35 years climbing the corporate ladder, reaching executive roles in communications and culture at multi-billion dollar organizations. Then life handed her a knot she couldn't ignore: navigating a high-powered career while serving as her husband's primary caregiver through cancer. Everything she t...

We’ve all had that boss that tells us to take lunch and use all our vacation days, but then does the exact opposite. What do you do when you’re hearing one thing and seeing another? You get confused and frustrated. This is exactly why GREAT LEADERS EAT LUNCH! And they take PTO. This episode is all about how to model taking breaks and why it will actually make your team more productive and healthy....

What makes you trust someone enough to hand them your business? It's rarely a cold pitch or a clever ad. It's a relationship. The feeling that you already know someone, that you've heard them think out loud, that you understand how they see the world. But how do you build that at scale without personally getting on a thousand calls? That's exactly what Guillaume Jouvencel figur...

What do you learn when you face cancer, not once but twice? Savio P. Clemente has done it and came out the other side to share the squiggly lessons we all need.  This episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh speak with keynote and TEDx speaker, board-certified wellness coach, journalist, and two-time cancer survivor Savio P. Clemente about pressure and post-crisis leadership. Savio re...

Whether you left the workforce by choice or the decision was made for you, knowing what to actually do next is a whole different challenge. In this episode, we're doing something a little different. Instead of hearing about a squiggle in hindsight, we're in it with Renee Ketels in real time. Renee spent years as a Senior Manager of Design Communications at General Motors before stepping...

What if the words you use (and the stories you tell) are the currency of your career and business? Aurora Winter has built multiple 7-figure companies, won awards for her books, and been featured everywhere from ABC-TV to Oprah Radio. And her thesis is: communication isn't a soft skill . It's the foundation of everything! In this episode, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Aurora to dig...

You got the flexibility you asked for. But now you're wondering… is working from home actually holding you back? You're showing up, but you're not in the room where it happens. And when promotion season comes around, out of sight might just mean out of mind! In this episode, Colleen and Ashleigh ( just our lovely co-hosts this week with no guest!) get real about the remote work dile...

What if the career you never planned for turned out to be exactly the one you were meant to have? And what if the teens in your life — the ones navigating big decisions about their futures — can actually teach you everything you need to know about squiggly careers? We've all had moments where the path we're on suddenly stops making sense. Where the bravest thing we can do is admit it and...

Your brand photos might be the most vulnerable thing you'll ever do for your business. And that's exactly the point. Most women entrepreneurs are walking around with headshots that no longer reflect who they are but images that show who they were three pivots ago. But your photos aren't just marketing assets. They're a signal to the world about who you're becoming, and the...

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. But for some, its exactly the place you need to be. For over 18 years, Kelly Rochelle Thadison ran Simply Divine Beauty Lounge, learning the hard lessons of entrepreneurship firsthand — cash flow, financial planning, and what it really costs to keep a dream alive. If you're an entrepreneur (or just curious about what it takes), this episode will scratch t...

Stuck in an unhappy career? Wondering if your side gig could become something bigger? Many professionals stay in jobs that drain them because the leap into something new feels too risky. But sometimes toxic workplaces, mean bosses, and being undervalued become the very push needed to create change. In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle , Colleen welcomes Meghan Rothschild , President of Chikmedi...

What if the thing holding your career back… isn’t your ambition but your energy? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle , Colleen and Jen dive into a topic every high-achiever needs but often ignores: sleep, energy, and sustainable performance . They’re joined by Tanessa Shears, a sleep and performance specialist who has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs and leaders eliminate brain fog, p...

What actually counts as an “untraditional” career? At Embrace the Squiggle , that definition is constantly evolving—and this episode is proof that there’s no one way to build a meaningful career. This week, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Shawn Thornton, founder and CEO of SmartBiz IT, to explore what it really looks like to follow a non-linear path fueled by intrinsic motivation and continuous...

What if the key to your next career move… isn’t doing more—but doing less? In this episode, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Subtraction Activist Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey (aka Nell 3D) to unpack a powerful (and often overlooked) career strategy: systematic subtraction . If you’re a high-achieving woman feeling stretched thin, stuck in a career pivot, or questioning why working harder isn’t pa...

What if one person believing in you early could completely change your career path? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle , Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Cindy Darnell, Director of Operational Excellence for the Americas at Element, to unpack the power of sponsorship, career growth, and saying yes before you feel ready. Cindy’s career journey didn’t follow a straight line. Starting as an ex...

What happens when leadership stops being about authority and starts being about humanity? In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jennifer talk with executive leader, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Victoria Pelletier about the mindset shifts that shaped her unconventional career path. Nicknamed the “Turnaround Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer,” Victoria built a career helping or...

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle , Colleen and Ashleigh speak with Madison Tevlin — award-winning advocate, keynote speaker, actor, and host of the 21 Questions podcast — to talk about building a life that aligns with who you really are. Madison’s squiggly career path began early. At just 13 years old, she went viral on YouTube after posting a cover of a John Legend song. But as Madison sha...

Everyone says to follow you passion, but what if you’re passionate about cupcakes and walking? It’s only half of the equation to a fulfilling career and life so we need to discuss the other half.  This episode of Embrace the Squiggle explore the passion equation with Paul Comfort who is a longtime transportation leader and media creator. We discuss his upcoming book ‘Find Your X Factor’ which help...

What happens when the identity you built as an athlete shifts into something completely different - partner, mother, creator? Seliana Sainristil (formerly Carvalho) knows that transition firsthand. A former collegiate soccer player at American International College turned NFL wife, mother of two, and content creator, Seliana has navigated identity shifts most people never see behind the highlight...

Welcome to the Embrace the Squiggle family, Ashleigh! Ashleigh Beadle joins Colleen as the new co-host of Embrace the Squiggle. Ashleigh shares her squiggly career path through often male-dominated fields. She discusses the mentorship and coaching she received that changed her career. And we dig into Sage & Saunter her new business with a focus on helping small to mid-sized business owners sca...

We have a very special episode to say au revoir to our co-host Kristine! We have been blessed with her voice on this podcast, so we decided to dig into the biggest lessons she learned hosting Embrace the Squiggle! Need accountability on your goals? The Squiggle Huddle is a monthly accountability cohort designed for people who care deeply about their goals—but don’t want to chase them alone. Each m...

A lot of interviewing isn't about your answers, its actually about how you listen. And luckily your listening skills are not static, they can be improved! This episode digs into how to improve your listening and apply this to your job squiggle.  Speaking of squiggling, Embrace the Squiggle is squiggling and introducing a new co-host: Jen Pasquale! In this episode, we are exploring her squiggl...

What does it actually mean to feel good in your life? Not just successful, but truly aligned on a soul level. That's the question driving Chelsey Elise's squiggle. Kristine is flying solo this week (Colleen's on vacay!) for a conversation about career changes, starting over, and building a life that actually fits. Chelsey has pivoted through multiple careers before landing in entrep...

How do you know what to do for your next squiggle if your don’t understand your strengths and weaknesses? That’s where human design comes in. Mel McSherry helps people understand how they are designed to work through a tool called Human Design. Colleen and Kristine dive into Mel's non-linear career journey from aspiring performer to fitness industry entrepreneur, and finally to business coach...