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.

Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice. is a business podcast hosted by Colleen DelVecchio & Ashleigh Beadle, with 142 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Colleen DelVecchio & Ashleigh Beadle hosts Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice., a business show with 142 episodes published.

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  Episode #143

  Get Promoted Without Playing Office Politics: Asking for a Raise & Salary Negotiation Tips from Jamie Lee

  Sep 23, 202643 min

  You have been putting off asking for a raise for months (maybe even years). Today is the day that changes! Colleen and Ashleigh know that squigglers have some excellent skills, but one thing that often scares us all is asking for more money. So this episode with Jamie Lee is here to help you get promoted and better paid without office politics. We discuss starting raise/promotion conversations at least six months before budget cycles, building informal stakeholder relationships, tracking accomplishments, and communicating impact and future value while addressing internalized misogyny and “tiara syndrome.” Work with Jamie Lee: https://www.jamieleecoach.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 Subscribe & Leave a Review Know someone who'd love this one? Share it their way. And if you haven't left a review yet — it helps more people find the show. ️

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  Episode #141

  The Inside Story on Community Banking: Career Growth, Co-Ops, and What Your Bank Choice Actually Means with Courtney Huxley

  Sep 9, 202638 min

  Most of us have been to the bank. But how many of us actually know what's happening behind the scenes or what it means to build an entire career there? Courtney Huxley started as a bank teller and squiggled her way through the world of banking to her current role in business development at a Co-Op Bank. In this episode, she breaks down something most people never think to ask: what's the actual difference between a big bank and a community bank and why does it matter for you? Whether you're a small business owner, a first-time borrower, or just someone who wants their money to do more good locally, this conversation will change how you think about where you bank. Beyond the banking insights, Courtney's career story is one for anyone who's built a life by going deeper into one world rather than jumping between many. Her squiggle happened within an industry and it's a reminder that career growth doesn't always mean starting over. Sometimes it means finding new angles in familiar territory. About Courtney Huxley Courtney is a business development professional at Greenfield Co-Op Bank with a squiggly career spanning nearly every corner of the banking world. LinkedIn Greenfield Co-Op Bank Yoga of the Valley Instagram @courtney_elizabeth_huxley 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 who'd love this one? Share it their way. And if you haven't left a review yet it helps more people find the show. ️

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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. ️

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  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. ️

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  Episode #139

  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. ️

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