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 accounting and evolving through various corporate roles at companies like Coca-Cola and Time Inc. where she was in the C-suite as head of digital.
She delves into her transition to startupinvesting, driven by a desire to support female entrepreneurs, and later becoming an author. Her first book 'The Myth of The Nice Girl' became a best seller and is still fueling conversations about women at work. Her third is expected later in 2025.
Fran also talks about her latest venture as abookstore owner and the importance of storytelling, community and family.
Helen and Fran explore the common themes andthrough lines that have guided Fran's journey, focusing on her advocacy for women and her passion for storytelling.
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Podcast timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Mission
00:27 Welcome to This Kaleidoscope Career
01:22 Meet Fran Hauser
01:44 Fran's Career Journey
03:23 Transition to Startup Investing
04:17 Writing and Advocacy
16:19 The Myth of The Nice Girl
22:13 Balancing Leadership and Authenticity
24:43 Book Bound Podcast and Bookstore
26:10 Reading Like Writers
26:41 Workshops and Bookstore Dreams
27:40 Opening the Bookstore in Record Time
29:42 Building Community and Author Networks
30:52 Navigating the Challenges of BookstoreOperations
34:41 Publishing Workshops and Programs
38:13 Speed Round: Fun and Personal Insights
41:17 Family and Personal Life
44:52 Advice for Women with Kaleidoscope Careers
47:30Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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