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How a Portfolio Career Can Accelerate Your Creative Dreams ft. Shalene Gupta

34 min · 29 de abr de 2026
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Join Joy Batra as she interviews Shalene Gupta, a prolific writer and editor. Shalene shares her insights on building a flexible, portfolio career in a rapidly changing economy. Discover lessons on resilience, the real value of a day job, and the evolving landscape of work for creatives and parents alike. Key Topics: The early passion for writing and the influence of societal expectations Navigating career uncertainty during economic recessions Building a portfolio career through side gigs, freelancing, and side projects Current trends toward portfolio careers and the decline of traditional career ladders Advice for balancing creative pursuits with responsible careers Read more from Shalene: * The Cycle [https://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Confronting-Pain-Periods-PMDD/dp/1250882893/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] * The Power of Trust [https://www.amazon.com/Power-Trust-Companies-Build-Regain/dp/1541756673/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0] * Fast Company - Work Life [https://www.fastcompany.com/user/shalenegupta] Connect with Shalene: * Website [https://www.shalenegupta.com/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shalene_gupta/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalenegupta/]

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