Embrace the Squiggle
The podcast where professional women share the real, unfiltered stories behind their career pivots and squiggly journeys. Whether you're contemplating a major career shift, feeling sidelined after a break, or simply questioning "what's next?" when the traditional ladder doesn't exist, this podcast is your career navigation companion.
Hosts Colleen and Kristine bring you weekly conversations with women who've navigated career uncertainty and emerged stronger, offering practical strategies and the permission you need to create your own squiggly path.
Subscribe now to transform your career squiggles from something you endure into something you embrace.
Embrace the Squiggle
Creating Value in Your Squiggly Career with Elissa Unton
This episode of Embrace the Squiggle asks the question, do you really need that fancy degree?
Elissa Unton shares with us about her non-linear career path. Elissa shares insights from her roles in valuation, investor relations, and her experience launching a successful advocacy project for homeless support. They delve into the value of networking, the importance of finding work that leverages one's strengths, and provide advice for considering an MBA.
Connect with Elissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissaunton/
Instagram @elissainLA
Her Answers to Speed Round:
Color: teal-green (plants!)
Place on Earth: park Montana de Oro cliffside park in California
No tv
Value in others: uniqueness - “I don’t think like you.”
Books:
The Power of Full Engagement https://a.co/d/0yRi7j3
Range https://a.co/d/4STrdPS
Presence https://a.co/d/hYwJLPo