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.
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Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice. is a business podcast hosted by Colleen DelVecchio & Ashleigh Beadle, with 138 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Episode #140
The Squiggly Business Journey Behind Aesthetic Med Spas with Alyssa D’Arcy
Sep 2, 202637 min
What does a Pediatric ICU nurse and a med spa owner have in common? More than you'd think — and it's all one squiggly career. Alyssa D'Arcy went from caring for critically ill children to building her own aesthetics practice, and the thread connecting it all is the same: a deep commitment to helping people feel their best. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what aesthetic medicine actually looks like when it's done right — and it's far from the Instagram trends and quick-fix culture most people associate with it. Colleen and Ashleigh dig into the real conversation around aesthetic medicine: the stigma, the safety questions, and the shift toward full-body wellness that includes hormones, women's health, and longer, more intentional consultations. Alyssa breaks down how to vet a provider, why credentials matter more than a social media following. Whether you're curious about aesthetics, navigating your own career squiggle, or just want to hear from someone doing things differently — this one's worth your time. Connect with Alyssa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-d-arcy-5a0799b6/ Follow ALDA: https://www.instagram.com/aldaaesthetics Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle. Connect with Your Hosts Colleen DelVecchio → LinkedIn Ashleigh Beadle → LinkedIn Subscribe & Leave a Review Know someone navigating a redundancy or career transition? Send them this episode. And if you haven't left a review yet, it helps more people find the show when they need it most. ️
Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
Laid Off Twice in One Year: What Redundancy Taught Me About Career Transitions with Jane Ferré
Aug 28, 202638 min
Getting laid off once is hard. Getting laid off twice in the same year? That is the type of squiggle none of us expect. Jane Ferré has been there, and she didn't just survive it, she used the first redundancy to get through the second one faster, with more clarity and less panic. With over 20 years in senior HR roles at Disney, British Airways, and LEON Restaurants, Jane has sat on both sides of the recruitment table. She knows what happens behind closed doors when companies restructure, and she knows exactly how much it takes to get back up when it happens to you. In this episode, Jane shares the practical advice nobody gives you when you're handed that letter and how to not take it personally (easier said than done), how to work out how long your money will last, and why creating physical space away from home to think clearly is key. If you've been laid off or made redundant, are worried it could happen, or are supporting someone going through it — this episode is the conversation you need. About Jane Ferre Jane is a career transition coach with 20+ years in senior HR roles including Head of Leadership Development and Head of Talent at British Airways. She now works with HR Directors to provide private outplacement coaching for senior leaders — helping organisations exit their people with speed, dignity, and grace. janeferre.com LinkedIn Facebook Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle. Connect with Your Hosts Colleen DelVecchio → LinkedIn Ashleigh Beadle → LinkedIn Subscribe & Leave a Review Know someone navigating a redundancy or career transition? Send them this episode. And if you haven't left a review yet — it helps more people find the show when they need it most. ️
Starting Something New for Yourself and Squiggling into a New Chapter
Aug 26, 202631 min
We’ve all felt it, that moment when the place your living, the team you’re in, the routine you follow starts to feel limiting. OR an amazing opportunity presents itself. And all of the sudden you have to enter a new chapter and squiggle to the next stage! Some new chapters have been happening for the Embrace the Squiggle team and we thought it good to discuss how we are managing the squiggles. Ashleigh has moved to North Carolina for an exciting career move. Colleen is onboarding a new and very special employee to Maxady. Listen to this one for some advice on navigating change and for some personal updates from us. Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle. Connect with Your Hosts Colleen DelVecchio → LinkedIn Ashleigh Beadle → LinkedIn Subscribe & Leave a Review Know someone navigating a redundancy or career transition? Send them this episode. And if you haven't left a review yet — it helps more people find the show when they need it most. ️
Your Skills Are More Transferable Than You Think: How to Pivot with Confidence with Juliana Naranjo Pereira
Aug 19, 202638 min
All it takes to pivot is one person who believes in you and the confidence to know your skills travel with you. If you've had 12 jobs in 8 years, moved cities, crossed industries, or found yourself starting over more than once, you're not unfocused. You're a squiggler! And Juliana Naranjo Pereira is proof that a portfolio of wildly different experiences is your greatest asset. Juliana's career has taken her from advertising to luxury fashion PR (Gucci, Burberry, Tiffany & Co.) to founding a wellness venture to serving as a Global CMO and she'll be the first to admit she didn't always know exactly what she was doing. What she did know was that her skills were transferable, and that all she needed was someone willing to give her a foot in the door. In this episode, she and Colleen dig into what it really takes to make a bold pivot: owning what you don't know, identifying what you do, and finding the advocates who can see your potential before you do. About Juliana Naranjo Pereira LinkedIn jnpereira.com @houseofpivots on Facebook & Instagram Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle. Connect with Your Hosts Colleen DelVecchio → LinkedIn Ashleigh Beadle → LinkedIn Subscribe & Leave a Review Know someone navigating a redundancy or career transition? Send them this episode. And if you haven't left a review yet — it helps more people find the show when they need it most. ️
What Job Seekers Are Getting Wrong These Days with Allison Levin
Aug 5, 202639 min
If you have been on the job market lately, you know that its tough out there. The advice that worked three years ago? It's not cutting it anymore. In this episode, Colleen sits down with Allison Levin, a career coach and former HR professional who has been on both sides of the hiring table. She's here to tell you exactly what job seekers are getting wrong right now. From where you're looking (hint: everyone is on the same three job boards) to how you're showing up in interviews, this episode is a breakdown of what actually moves the needle in today's market. You'll walk away knowing which niche job boards and communities are worth your time, how to tap your network without it feeling awkward, and how to nail the questions that trip most candidates up. Plus, some interview horror stories that will make you feel a lot better about your own experiences. If you're job hunting, know someone who is, or just want to be prepared for when the time comes, don't skip this one! Connect with Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-careerwave/ Check out Career Wave Coaching: https://www.careerwavecoaching.com/ Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle. Connect with Your Hosts Colleen DelVecchio → LinkedIn Ashleigh Beadle → LinkedIn
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