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

Colleen DelVecchio & Ashleigh Beadle
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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 uncerta... more

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Latest Episodes

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, w... more

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 ... more

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... more

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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 sq... more

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Recent Guests

Renee Ketels
Former Senior Manager of Design Communications at General Motors
General Motors
Episode: Finding Your Next Squiggle: Career Moves After a Pause with Renee Ketels
Aurora Winter
Entrepreneur, bestselling author, storytelling expert
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Episode: Crafting Your Million Dollar Message: How to Launch Yourself as a Thought Leader and Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter
Kristen Peterson
Educator, consultant, founder of AWren Advisors
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Episode: What Teens Can Teach Us About Our Own Squiggly Careers with Kristen Peterson
Heike Delmore
Personal branding photographer and educator
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Episode: The Importance of Brand Photography That Actually Reflects Your Squiggly Career with Heike Delmore
Kelly Thadison
Award-winning entrepreneur, author of Becoming After the Breaking, and business navigator
Common Capital (former salon owner)
Episode: Taking the Leap: Making Bold Decisions as an Entrepreneur and Finding Purpose After the Pivot with Kelly Rochelle Thadison
Meghan Rothschild
President of Chikmedia, national spokesperson on skin cancer awareness
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Episode: When It’s Time to Take Your Side Gig Full Time: Speaking Your Truth at Work with Meghan Rothschild
Tanessa Shears
Sleep and performance specialist
Episode: The High-Achiever’s Guide to Energy, Sleep & Avoiding Burnout with Tanessa Shears
Shawn Thornton
Founder and CEO of SmartBiz IT
SmartBiz IT
Episode: Wired This Way: Intrinsic Motivation is Key to a Squiggly Career with Shawn Thornton
Nell 3D
Subtraction activist, author/coach focused on 3D leadership and systemic subtraction
Self-employed / SubStack SunStack
Episode: The Career Squiggle Advice Ambitious Women Need: Why Doing Less Might Be the Answer with Nell 3D

Hosts

Colleen DelVecchio
Host of Embrace the Squiggle
Ashleigh Beadle
Co-host of Embrace the Squiggle
Kristine Thoudy
Co-host of Embrace the Squiggle; appears across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Everyone squiggles !

    Colleen and Ashleigh are hosting important and timely conversations, given the non-linearity of all of our lives these days. Tune in for real and relatable discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nderick
    United States3 months ago
  • Learned a lot in EP 78

    Great conversation on how to pivot without losing momentum with Kokui Adesokan. I can relate to a lot of things that were discussed, especially in the current stage in my career where I’m thinking about pivoting. Thanks for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just a career nomad
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and Empowering!

    Listening to Kokui Adesokan speak on how to pivot without losing momentum was exactly the inspiration I needed. This episode reminded me that pivoting doesn’t mean starting over, but rather building on what you’ve already learned. It gave me confidence to take the next step in my own career journey. Im looking forward to hearing more from Kokui and highly recommend this episode to anyone navigating transitions or looking for purposeful direction.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neek318
    United Statesa year ago
  • First time listener.

    Loved the latest episode, I found myself reflecting on my own career path following the show. I felt inspired and empowered by the message of my personal value. 5 star episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1058coknnpb
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real Talk, Great Hosts, and an Uplifting Experience

    I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest on the Embrace the Squiggle podcast, and I can’t say enough about how thoughtful and welcoming Colleen and Kristine were. They created such an open space for a real conversation about career pivots. It felt less like an interview and more like an honest, energizing coffee chat.

    If you're looking for real authentic stories that offer real and honest insight into building a meaningful, non-linear career, this podcast is a gem. I'm honored to have been... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kokui Francisca Adesokan
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests bring diverse experiences across industries, with authentic storytelling and actionable guidance.
Hosts foster real, relatable conversations with practical takeaways for career pivots.
The show balances inspiration with clear, applicable frameworks for non-linear careers and leadership.

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Permission to Squiggle: A Mother’s Creative Career Journey with Tina Games
Q: What would you share with someone who feels paralyzed by taking that first step toward a new direction?
Tina emphasizes synchronicity, openness, and moving with life's flow; start with noticing opportunities, reduce attachment to a single outcome, and allow momentum to build through small, courageous steps.
The Importance of Brand Photography That Actually Reflects Your Squiggly Career with Heike Delmore
Q: What do you do to disconnect?
She pursues Pilates, which provides a mental break and a physical routine that requires focus, helping her switch off and reset.
Crafting Your Million Dollar Message: How to Launch Yourself as a Thought Leader and Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter
Q: What role does AI play in your strategy, and how do you keep it from diluting a unique voice?
AI is a tool that should serve the creator, not replace it; the key is to lean into four human superpowers—stories, presence, style, and coaching—and use AI to amplify, not homogenize, your distinct voice.
Crafting Your Million Dollar Message: How to Launch Yourself as a Thought Leader and Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter
Q: How do you describe your approach to turning words into wealth for entrepreneurs?
By combining book development, media training, public speaking, and a strong messaging framework, we help clients position themselves as thought leaders and broadcast their message to large audiences.
Crafting Your Million Dollar Message: How to Launch Yourself as a Thought Leader and Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter
Q: What was the big breakthrough idea that sparked your business transformation?
The breakthrough was crafting a concise million-dollar message, which reframed the offer and dramatically increased inquiries and revenue, proving the power of seven words over longer pitches.

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The show centers on navigating change, reinvention, and the non-linear paths people take in work and life. Episodes feature leaders and entrepreneurs sharing candid stories about pivots, pauses, and leaps of faith—plus practical frameworks for growth amid uncertainty. Listeners get actionable takeaways on topics like leadership evolution, burnout prevention, sponsorship in career advancement, and aligning work with personal values. A standout aspect is the diverse mix of guests across industries who reveal how experimentation, resilience, and intentional mindset shifts drive meaningful progress. This makes it a helpful resource for anyone contemplating a career pivot, pursuing growth beyond a straight line, or seeking inspiration to lead wi... more

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1. Renee Ketels
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4. Heike Delmore
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7. Tanessa Shears
8. Shawn Thornton

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