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
The Courage to Leave Something You Once Loved with Lauretta Ruppert
What happens when the career path you've dreamed about since childhood starts slowly crushing your spirit?
This week, we're diving into the first part of our raw conversation with Lauretta Ruppert, whose journey from aspiring singer to passionate teacher to... well, you'll have to listen to find out!
What You'll Hear:
- How Lauretta's childhood dream of being "on stage" transformed into a calling to teach
- The beautiful full-circle moment of teaching at her own alma mater
- The rarely discussed dark side of teaching post-pandemic
- Moving away from teaching and what to do next
This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if it's okay to leave something you once loved—or if your worth is tied to your ability to endure difficult circumstances.
And this is the FIRST time we’ve done this, but Lauretta’s story was so juicy we had to split it up into 2 parts. So stay tuned for Part 2 next week where Lauretta reveals her surprising new chapter and her transformative experience walking the Camino!
Connect with Lauretta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauretta-ruppert-a79ab5218/
👯♀️ Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:
- Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
- Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/
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