This Kaleidoscope Career Podcast

In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host Helen Jonsen interviews former Forbes Executive Editor, Technology Betsy Corcoran, an innovator at the intersection of education and technology.

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In this enlightening episode of Kaleidoscope Career, host Helen Jonsen delves into the dynamic career journey of Molly Tschang, CEO of Abella Consulting and founder of Say It Skillfully, Inc.

Molly shares her career evolution from aspirations of marine biology to chemical engineering, and from key roles in companies like DuPont, IBM, and Cisco Systems to her impactful work in leadership consulting and the NGO NetHope.

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Join host Helen Jonsen in conversation with Jory Des Jardins, long-considered a Silicon Valley innovator, including advice for entrepreneurs and those adding optionality to their work lives.In this episode, the co-founder of BlogHer and Optionality and currently leading CANDOR Partners, Jory, talks about her entrepreneurial journey in Silicon Valley.

She discusses how she manages her multifaceted career, balancing work and family, ...

In this episode of `This Kaleidoscope Career`, host Helen Jonsen interviews Lisen Stromberg, a successful author, entrepreneur, and advisor.

They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with non-linear career paths, especially for women balancing work and caregiving roles.

Lisen shares insights on her approach to time mastery, theimpact of workplace culture, and the importance of collaborative change.

The conversation als...

In this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,' host Helen Jonsen welcomes Sherice Torres, a seasoned chief marketing officer with experience spanning Google, Meta, cryptocurrency, and electric vehicles. Sherice shares the twists and turns of her extensive career, including her recent sabbatical, 'Project Lotus,' which she used to reclaim joy and redefine success. 

Sherice explains her recent kaleidoscope includes Lo...

Early and mid-career fellowships, entrepreneur accelerators, and fully-funded higher ed programs can be huge stepping stones in any career.

For Dr. Vicki Johnson, they have provided skill-building experiences around the world and laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial move into helping others do the same, ProFellow.com.

Learn more about This Kaleidoscope Career as Helen Jonsen interviews Vicki and together they offer advice and...

In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host HelenJonsen interviews Catarina Dolsten, a medical doctor turned management consultant, Catarina shares her journey from practicing medicine in Sweden to her work in maternal and child health in Sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh,and eventually founding the Aktum Group in the United States.

Learn More about Catarina Dolstenon Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/crdolsten/

And at Aktu...

In this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,'host Helen Jonsen is joined by Kym McNicholas, CEO of the Global PAD Association. Kym shares her remarkable career journey that spans from being ashy college student aspiring to become an athletic trainer, to becoming aprofessional water skier, sports, tech and business journalist, and now anadvocate for Peripheral Artery Disease awareness.

Global PAD Association

www.thewaytomyheart.org

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Navigating This Kaleidoscope Career with FranHauser

In this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,'host Helen Jonsen converses with Fran Hauser, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and bookstore owner.

She is passionate about helping women acceleratein their careers by writing, speaking, investing in women’s start-up ventures, and in book consulting.

Fran discusses her diverse trajectory, startingfrom her early days in a...

Nikki Green is a Life and Business Resiliency Expert who has worked in the international business industry for more than 20 years. Empowering young people to reach their full potential is her greatest passion, and as an inspiring keynote speaker, Nikki will motivate your organization or event attendees.

With her company, Green Chameleon Collective, Nikki has dedicated her life to assisting others in overcoming the fear of following ...

Bonnie fills us in on her version of This Kaleidoscope Career starting as an underpaid kindergarten teacher and landing in the C-suite of a med-tech company. She is now an expert on gendered ageism in the workplace, an executive and advocated for the advancement of women.

Learn more about Bonnie at Bonnie Marcus Leadership

https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/

And on Substack at Own Your Ambition

https://bonniemarcus1.substack.com/?utm_...

Julie Cole is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling and award-winning author and media personality. As a lawyer who wanted out of corporate life she co-founded Mabel's Labels, to offer a solution to other moms needing to keep track of their kids' things. Not only did she and her three cofounders build a business started in her basement, she was an early adopter of social media and continues to be the face–often funny–...

Navigating This Kaleidoscope Career: A Conversation with Jennifer BrownLearn more @ Jennifer Brown SpeaksIn this engaging episode, Helen interviews Jennifer Brown, a prominent speaker, author, and thought leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jennifer discusses her eclectic daily routine, her transformative journey from a nonprofit 'do-gooder' and classical singer to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader.

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Key Takeaways from Interview Susan Colantuono's and Helen Jonsen's Discussion:

• A kaleidoscope career utilizes fundamental skills and talents in various roles and industries throughout one's professional life.

• Business disruptions (e.g. pandemic, AI, etc.) are changing how people work and view their careers

• Nonlinear career paths are becoming more common and accepted

Key to navigating a kaleidoscope career:

• Id...

After 27 years in journalism, Leslie catapulted into an "accidental career." Wanting to help after 9/11, she delivered daily bowls of homemade soup to 9/11 firefighters. The soup was a hit. In 2003, Café of Love opened in Mt. Kisco.

Ana Barreto is a Brazilian-American author, transformational teacher, coach, and energy consultant with over 35 years of business experience. Holding an MBA and bachelor’s degree in business, Ana blends her expertise with a deep commitment to empowering women. Her mission is to guide women toward greater fulfillment, inner peace, and balance through mindfulness.

Julie Edelman is the bestselling author of the how-to book, The Accidental Housewife: How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time, and has been seen on television for decades as a lifestyle expert with humor.

Helen’s kaleidoscope career offers decades of experience from newsrooms to corporate boardrooms, from startups to established publishers, and from nonprofits to government agencies.

She has been an entrepreneur and executive at the confluence of digital media and business disruption. As a multi-platform journalist, media coach, and media relations pro, writer, and trainer, Helen has been a strategic business and editorial advisor to...

Joan Garry is an internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector and a highly sought-after executive coach for CEOs of some of the nation’s largest organizations. An author, blogger, and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, Joan has helped hundreds of thousands of nonprofit board and staff leaders become five-star managers, communicators, and the inspiring ambassadors their organizations need and deserve.