Unscripted Pivots: Inspiring Stories from WTF [Women That Flourish]

Today I sit down with another WTF (Woman That Flourishes), Kate Shoemaker! From selling vacuums door-to-door to working in the tech industry to a rewarding career in insurance, Kate has made several intentional and strategic career shifts along the way. Together we talk about how to purposefully navigate change and briefly explore my current unscripted (and uninvited) career pivot. Excited for you to learn from my friend, Kate! 

[2:55] Kate's serendipitous pivot into sales

[10:29] How selling vacuums landed her a career in the tech industry

[16:36] Her "why" behind a career in insurance 

[20:24] Kate's decision to sign up for an Ironman after getting divorced 

[23:24] Her childhood as an Equestrian champion 

[30:48] My current unscripted and uninvited, pivot 

[32:24] The loss, grief, costly coping, and resilience associated with pivots 

[39:25] Pivots at the right time for the right reasons 

[40:04] Her passion and advocacy for Dyslexia 

LinkedIn: Kate Shoemaker, RCIP 

Linkedin: Danielle Sprouls, Esq.

Instagram: @daniellesprouls
Website: www.nextlevelwomen.org

If you have a question or would like to suggest a guest or topic, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at unscriptedpivots@gmail.com.