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
How to Pivot Without Losing Momentum with Kokui Adesokan
Ever feel like your career path looks more like a game of pinball than a straight line? (Same.) In this episode, we chat with the amazing Kokui Adesokan about her squiggly journey from growing up in Togo to thriving in the U.S. aerospace and tech industries.
Kokui opens up about the pivots, plot twists, and big leaps of faith that shaped her career—from studying chemical engineering to finding her groove in aerospace, and all the moments of “sure, I’ll try that” in between.
We dig into:
- How community college changed her life
- Stumbling upon engineering through love of math - and how this applies to you!
- The power of saying yes (even when you’re scared)
- And how giving back—through speaking, mentoring, and just showing up—can be the most fulfilling part of the journey
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what comes next, this conversation will give you the pep talk and practical wisdom you didn’t know you needed.
https://www.kokuiadesokan.com/
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🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn
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