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October 9, 2024 30 mins

In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host Helen Jonsen interviews Gretchen Grant, an entrepreneurial business builder with a background in digital publishing and media. As a Yale and Harvard Business School graduate, Gretchen shares her unique career journey from finance to media, emphasizing her passion for amplifying human connections through content. She discusses her pivotal experiences at Viacom, Meredith magazines, and startup environments, detailing how creativity and innovation have driven her career. The conversation touches on the impact of COVID-19 and generative AI on the workplace and the importance of continuous learning. Gretchen's insights offer a comprehensive look at navigating a nonlinear, multifaceted career path.


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About This Kaleidoscope Career Podcast

As a professional communicator, Helen Jonsen has a kaleidoscope career with decades of experience as a journalist, storyteller, media coach, voice-over talent, writer, media relations pro, and strategist. Helen is now taking the next step in her ever-growing kaleidoscope career with her new podcast, "This Kaleidoscope Career." Join Helen as she talks with leading women across various industries about the keys to unlocking a successful kaleidoscope career. 

Helen is available as a speaker on a topics that will resonate with your audience. Find more here.

"This Kaleidoscope Career Podcast" is a production of helen jonsen media

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