Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
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 uncertainty instead of waiting for clarity.
Our guests share candid stories of obstacles, failures, breakthroughs, and hard-earned lessons. Not because they had it all figured out but because they chose growth in the middle of the mess.
Each week, Colleen DelVecchio and Ashleigh Beadle unpack the pivots, pauses, leaps of faith, and “what am I even doing?” moments that shape a non-linear life. This isn’t about chasing a straight line. It’s about building the mindset and courage to evolve on purpose.
Episodes
121 episodes
When It’s Time to Take Your Side Gig Full Time: Speaking Your Truth at Work with Meghan Rothschild
Stuck in an unhappy career? Wondering if your side gig could become something bigger?Many professionals stay in jobs that drain them because the leap into something new feels too risky. But sometimes toxic workplaces, mean bosses, and be...
The High-Achiever’s Guide to Energy, Sleep & Avoiding Burnout with Tanessa Shears
What if the thing holding your career back… isn’t your ambition but your energy?In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jen dive into a topic every high-achiever needs but often ignores: sleep, energy, and sustai...
Wired This Way: Intrinsic Motivation is Key to a Squiggly Career with Shawn Thornton
What actually counts as an “untraditional” career?At Embrace the Squiggle, that definition is constantly evolving—and this episode is proof that there’s no one way to build a meaningful career.This week, Colleen and Ashle...
The Career Squiggle Advice Ambitious Women Need: Why Doing Less Might Be the Answer with Nell 3D
What if the key to your next career move… isn’t doing more—but doing less?In this episode, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Subtraction Activist Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey (aka Nell 3D) to unpack a powerful (and often overlooked) care...
The Power of Sponsorship: How a Supportive Boss at 19 Transformed Cindy Darnell’s Career Path
What if one person believing in you early could completely change your career path?In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh sit down with Cindy Darnell, Director of Operational Excellence for the Americas at...
I Used to Lead Like the “Iron Maiden”: Victoria Pelletier on Reinventing Her Leadership Style for Good
What happens when leadership stops being about authority and starts being about humanity?In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Jennifer talk with executive leader, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Victoria Pelletier...
When People Underestimate You: Success is the Best Revenge and Embracing a Squiggly Career Path with Madison Tevlin
In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh speak with Madison Tevlin — award-winning advocate, keynote speaker, actor, and host of the 21 Questions podcast — to talk about building a life that aligns ...
Why “Follow Your Passion” Fails — and What Actually Leads to Fulfillment with Paul Comfort
Everyone says to follow you passion, but what if you’re passionate about cupcakes and walking? It’s only half of the equation to a fulfilling career and life so we need to discuss the other half. This episode of Embrace the Squiggle...
The Squiggly Transition from Athlete to Mother and NFL Wife with Seliana Sainristil
What happens when the identity you built as an athlete shifts into something completely different - partner, mother, creator?Seliana Sainristil (formerly Carvalho) knows that transition firsthand. A former collegiate soccer player at Ame...
Why You Should Take a Chance on Someone: Introducing Co-Host Ashleigh Beadle
Welcome to the Embrace the Squiggle family, Ashleigh!Ashleigh Beadle joins Colleen as the new co-host of Embrace the Squiggle. Ashleigh shares her squiggly career path through often male-dominated fields. She discusses the mentorship and...
No Resolutions, No Regrets: Our 2026 Mindset and Kristine’s Last Episode
We have a very special episode to say au revoir to our co-host Kristine! We have been blessed with her voice on this podcast, so we decided to dig into the biggest lessons she learned hosting Embrace the Squiggle!Need accountability on y...
Improving Your Listening Intelligence in Job Interviews and Beyond with Jen Pasquale
A lot of interviewing isn't about your answers, its actually about how you listen. And luckily your listening skills are not static, they can be improved! This episode digs into how to improve your listening and apply this to your job squiggle....
Feeling Good on a Soul Level: Career Pivots, Human Design & Finding Alignment with Chelsey Elise
What does it actually mean to feel good in your life? Not just successful, but truly aligned on a soul level. That's the question driving Chelsey Elise's squiggle. Kristine is flying solo this week (Colleen's on vacay!) for a conversation about...
Embracing Your Human Design with Mel McSherry
How do you know what to do for your next squiggle if your don’t understand your strengths and weaknesses? That’s where human design comes in.Mel McSherry helps people understand how they are designed to work through a tool called Human D...
How To Go From Idea to Business with Carrie Sporer
Ever had an issue that could be solved by a product, but no product exists? Well, thats exactly what happened to Carrie except she took it on an a problem to solve with a business!Carrie shares her tips on going from initial idea to laun...
Big Squiggles for 2026 with Colleen and Kristine
The new year doesn’t have to mean change. It can mean maintenance or shedding. But for Embrace the Squiggle, of course it means squiggling.This year you’ll notice some big changes for the podcast, with the introduction of 3 new co-hosts in ...
Who Are You Outside of Your Job? with Jenna Anderson
The first thing we get asked when meeting people is often: what do you do for work? But what about: what do you love to do? How do you spend your time? Who are your friends?This episode is all about defining your life outside of your squ...
The Identity Shift of Switching from TV Producer to Product Manager with Anna Campbell
Did you start your career in something super cool? Like TV or music or art. And now you're just a project manager!? Happens to us because our jobs need to fit our lives. This is exactly what happened to Anna Campbell and if this is relatable, l...
Something So Bad Turned into Something So Beautiful with Nicole Nell
Hospitalized for months without knowing why and soon after changing her whole career, talk about a squiggle!Colleen and Kristine chat with Nicole Nell, also known as DJ Nicki Nell, who shares her journey from a professional dancer to a s...
From Terrified to Post to Just Putting It Out There with Christine Coughlin
Terrified to post? You're not alone AND you might be overthinking it.Christine Coughlin went from stay-at-home mom to founder of YVR Creatives by doing the thing that scared her: showing up online. She started with a blog about motherhoo...
Embracing Your 4,000 Mondays with Jodi Wellman
What would you do differently if you knew exactly how many Mondays you had left? Jodi Wellman went from corporate leadership to founding "4,000 Mondays" after watching her mother's dreams go unrealized.She shares her insights on living a...
Trust Your Gut Every Time: 100 Episodes of Embrace the Squiggle
In this milestone episode celebrating the 100th installment of Embrace the Squiggle, Kristine and Colleen reflect on recurring themes from hosting this podcast.Colleen shares the story of how her favorite job went to her least favorite a...
Don’t be the Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Person with Kristie Raymond
In episode 99 (!!) of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Kristine welcome Kristie Raymond to discuss her journey - that all started by trying a bunch of stuff out.From launching Models Inc in 90's Boston with only a 1.5 years of professio...
How Hair Loss Changed Her Life with Tami Wong
Hair loss at 15. A twenty-year journey from hiding to helping others. This week's conversation is all about turning personal struggles into powerful purpose!We sat down with the incredible Tami Wong, founder of Hair Loss Pride, whose une...
Navigating the Post-Grad Identity Crisis with Hannah LeBeau
From NFL Sidelines to Therapy Office... What do professional cheerleading and mental health counseling have in common? More than you might think!This week we dive into the fascinating journey of Hannah LeBeau, who transformed...