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

Career Growth and Visibility When You Work From Home: Is There a Remote Work Trap?

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 dilemma: the freedom it offers and the specific strategies you need to keep your career moving forward when you're not in the office. From closing the visibility gap with leadership to knowing when hybrid is actually the smarter career move, this conversation is practical and can be implemented to your career squiggle ASAP.  🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot? Maxady's coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love. 👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching [https://www.maxady.com/coaching] Stay in Touch with Your Hosts Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/] Ashleigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/] 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations on squiggly career paths, mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to evolve on purpose.

What Teens Can Teach Us About Our Own Squiggly Careers with Kristen Peterson

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 change course. That's exactly what Kristen Peters-Peterson did, more than once, before finding work that truly aligned with her purpose. In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Kristen Peterson, founder of AWren Advisors, an educational consulting practice supporting teens, families, and schools through some of the most pivotal decisions of adolescence. Kristen's career journey — from aspiring wildlife vet to cultural anthropology student to ESPN to boarding school educator to entrepreneur — is an epic squiggle that will resonate with every squiggler listening. Website: http://www.awrenadvisors.com [http://www.awrenadvisors.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awrenadvisors/ [https://www.instagram.com/awrenadvisors/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AWren-Advisors-LLC/61574810956686/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/AWren-Advisors-LLC/61574810956686/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-h-peterson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-h-peterson/] | https://www.linkedin.com/company/awren-advisors [https://www.linkedin.com/company/awren-advisors] Books & Resources Mentioned 📖 Untangled — Lisa Damour (essential reading for anyone raising or working with teenage girls) 🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot? Maxady's coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love. 👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching [https://www.maxady.com/coaching] Stay in Touch with Your Hosts Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/] Ashleigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/] 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations on squiggly career paths, mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to evolve on purpose.

The Importance of Brand Photography That Actually Reflects Your Squiggly Career with Heike Delmore

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 they have the power to accelerate opportunities before you even open your mouth. In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Heike Delmore, personal branding photographer and educator, who helps women entrepreneurs translate their evolving identity into images that actually reflect where they're headed. With a background in international advertising (MasterCard, GM) and a deep study of human behavior and psychology, Heike brings a uniquely intentional approach to the camera. Heike Delmore is the founder of Delmore Personal Brand Photography. She helps women entrepreneurs capture not just where they are, but who they are becoming — combining her background in international advertising and psychology to coach clients through the vulnerability of being seen and translate their evolving identity into powerful visual stories. Website: http://delmorephotography.com [http://delmorephotography.com]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heikedelmore/ [https://www.instagram.com/heikedelmore/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-delmore-personal-branding-photographer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-delmore-personal-branding-photographer/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heikedelmorecoaching/ [https://www.facebook.com/heikedelmorecoaching/] Books & Resources Mentioned 📖 The War of Art — Steven Pressfield: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ [https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/] 🎵 Dallylama Playlists on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ngegi5hi7kn571q5q6phekih8 [https://open.spotify.com/user/ngegi5hi7kn571q5q6phekih8] 🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot? Maxady's coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love. 👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching [https://www.maxady.com/coaching] Stay in Touch with Your Hosts Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/] 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations on squiggly career paths, mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to evolve on purpose.

Taking the Leap: Making Bold Decisions as an Entrepreneur and Finding Purpose After the Pivot with Kelly Rochelle Thadison

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 that itch and leave you with lessons to institute in your business.  In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jen sit down with Kelly, speaker, author, and founder of The Kelly Rochelle Experience. Kelly shares the raw, honest story of building a business from the ground up, hitting her lowest points, and choosing growth anyways.  Kelly Rochelle Thadison is a speaker, author, and business leader with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and community leader. She is the founder of The Kelly Rochelle Experience, a platform rooted in personal development, wellness, and leadership. Her self-published book, Becoming After the Breaking, is a testament to her journey of resilience and reinvention. Follow Kelly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellyrochelle/ [https://www.instagram.com/thekellyrochelle/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-thadison21 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-thadison21] Becoming After Breaking Book Launch on May 31 in Western Massachusetts: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-after-the-breaking-tickets-1986717106346?aff=oddtdtcreator [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-after-the-breaking-tickets-1986717106346?aff=oddtdtcreator] 🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot? Maxady's coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love. 👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching [https://www.maxady.com/coaching] Stay in Touch with Your Hosts Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/] Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/] Work with Jen: https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/ [https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/] 🎙️ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for more conversations on squiggly career paths, mindset shifts, and the courage it takes to evolve on purpose.

When It’s Time to Take Your Side Gig Full Time: Speaking Your Truth at Work with Meghan Rothschild

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 Chikmedia, a full-service marketing and PR firm focused on women entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Meghan shares her squiggly career path—from navigating toxic workplaces, sexual harassment, and not being taken seriously, to turning a long-running side hustle into a successful full-time business. If you’ve ever questioned whether to stay, speak up, or start over, this episode will help you think differently about change. About Meghan Rothschild Meghan Rothschild is the President of Chikmedia, a marketing and PR agency supporting women entrepreneurs and nonprofits. She is a business owner, advocate, and speaker known for helping others communicate boldly and build brands with purpose. Follow Her on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanrothschild/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanrothschild/] Website: https://www.meghanrothschild.com/ [https://www.meghanrothschild.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outwithmeghan/ [https://www.instagram.com/outwithmeghan/] 🎯 Want accountability while navigating your career pivot? Maxady’s coaching services help you navigate uncertainty, embrace your strengths, and build a career you love. 👉 https://www.maxady.com/coaching [https://www.maxady.com/coaching] Stay in Touch with Your Hosts Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/] 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations on squiggly career paths, mindset shifts, and turning career complexity into your competitive advantage.