Her Workplace Unfiltered

Beyond the Pivot: Building a Purpose-Driven Career with Katelynn Whitaker, Marketing and Communications Leader


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What does it take to pivot across industries and still stay true to your values?


In this episode, Katelynn Whitaker, a marketing and communications leader, shares how she’s built a career at the intersection of nonprofits, tech, and purpose-driven business. From her early days in nonprofit marketing to leading programs in the tech world, Katelynn opens up about the leaps she’s taken, the risks that paid off, and the lessons she’s carrying forward as she crafts a career on her own terms.


She talks candidly about redefining what “impact” really means, how to find meaning even when the day-to-day feels messy, and the behind-the-scenes reality of working in social impact roles that often get romanticized from the outside. Katelynn also dives into influence—how to build credibility, grow presence without self-promotion, and use storytelling as a leadership tool.


And, of course, she leaves us with the advice every rising leader needs to hear—how to know when it’s time to pivot, what to do if you feel stuck, and the truth about the sacrifices no one talks about when building a career with purpose.


If you’ve ever wondered how to build a career that blends ambition with impact—or you’re navigating your own career pivots—this episode will leave you with perspective, honesty, and practical tools to help you lead with intention.


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