I’m delighted to introduce the phenomenal Jocelyn Magnan on today’s episode. Jocelyn has been a trailblazer in advocating for more women on boards and creating wealth collectively. In this conversation, we dive into Jocelyn's life story, from her upbringing in the South to navigating her way through prestigious universities and big tech startups. 

 

Jocelyn shares candidly about her journey through some of her most influential roles, like how she talked herself into a job helping launch City Search (now Ticketmaster), her experiences learning financial literacy, and the challenges she faced moving up in the tech world. Later, we get into the crucial moments that led her to found Him for Her, an organization aimed at solving board diversity issues. 

 

Through our conversation, you’ll gain an understanding of how Jocelyn uses her network, passions, and experiences to drive impactful change and empower others. We also discuss her innovative approach to her portfolio career, her passion for investing, and the invaluable lessons she’s teaching her children about money and independence. 

 

This episode is for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of purpose, financial independence, and strategic career decisions. Tune in and be ready to be inspired by Jocelyn’s vision and her relentless pursuit of a more inclusive and financially empowered world for women.

Key Topics:

1. Growing up in the South with a Texas feminist mom
2. Choosing a university major for passion, not money
3. Navigating early finances and summer jobs to get through university
4. How Jocelyn learned she needed more experience in order to move up in her career
5. Being at the forefront of City Search as an early startup
6. Moving up in her career, but staying relatively the same financially
7. Moving to Open Table for a new career challenge
8. What prompted Jocelyn to branch out on her own and start Him for Her
9. Building safety nets and raising capital to fund her entrepreneurial ventures
10. What Jocelyn has learned along the path of building a portfolio career
11. Getting passionate about rebalancing the investment scales for women
12. Empowering children to learn how to earn and spend money
13. Getting more women on boards to generate better outcomes for all

Connect with Jocelyn online:

 

Website: https://www.illumynimpact.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynmangan/

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