"I’m an introvert... but what I do for a living is an extroverts dream.”

Ever felt like your personality didn’t quite match your job title? This week on Embrace the Squiggle, Nellie Beckett gets real about navigating that exact tension—and how she’s turned it into one of her biggest strengths.

From nonprofit gigs and teaching in Baltimore to creating meaningful community connections in public radio across the Deep South, Nellie’s story is a masterclass in showing up, even when you’re not sure what’s next.

You’ll hear:

- Why you don’t need a perfect plan to build a purposeful career

- How Nellie balances quiet energy with public-facing roles

- The power of following curiosity

- What it really means to build community in places others overlook

If you’re figuring it out as you go—or want to be part of a community that celebrates squiggly paths—you’re in the right place.

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