What happens when the identity you built as an athlete shifts into something completely different - partner, mother, creator?

Seliana Sainristil (formerly Carvalho) knows that transition firsthand. A former collegiate soccer player at American International College turned NFL wife, mother of two, and content creator, Seliana has navigated identity shifts most people never see behind the highlight reel. In this episode, she gets real about what life as an NFL wife actually looks like, how motherhood reshaped her sense of self, and how she's building a homesteading and content creation journey on her own terms.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, a life transition, or trying to figure out who you are outside of a title - this one's for you.

Follow Seliana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seliana_sainristil/

on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selianasainristill 

📚 Join the ETS Book Club — we're reading Atomic Habits! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3EK-BGfBRHehD2jW2bApHQ#/

🎯 Need accountability on your goals? Join the Squiggle Huddle with Colleen. Learn more and register here: https://www.maxady.com/workshops/p/the-squiggle-huddle-monthly-accountability-for-2026-goals

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• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/
• Work with Jen: https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/

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Welcome to the Embrace the Squiggle family, Ashleigh!

Ashleigh Beadle joins Colleen as the new co-host of Embrace the Squiggle. Ashleigh shares her squiggly career path through often male-dominated fields. She discusses the mentorship and coaching she received that changed her career. And we dig into Sage & Saunter her new business with a focus on helping small to mid-sized business owners scale or sell by optimizing for value and also supporting buyers- especially for MSPs.

Join ETS Book Club for Atomic Habits, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3EK-BGfBRHehD2jW2bApHQ#/

Need accountability in your goals? Join the Squiggle Huddle with Colleen.
Learn more and Register here: https://www.maxady.com/workshops/p/the-squiggle-huddle-monthly-accountability-for-2026-goals

If you want to be a guest on Embrace the Squiggle? Apply here

Check out Sage & Saunter for MSP and IT Services that adds value, reduces risk, and prepares you for growth: https://sage-saunter.com

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Ashleigh on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/

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We have a very special episode to say au revoir to our co-host Kristine! We have been blessed with her voice on this podcast, so we decided to dig into the biggest lessons she learned hosting Embrace the Squiggle!

Need accountability on your goals? The Squiggle Huddle is a monthly accountability cohort designed for people who care deeply about their goals—but don’t want to chase them alone. Each month, we meet on Zoom to reflect on progress, troubleshoot what got in the way, and identify 3–5 realistic actions to focus on next. Join here: Squiggle Huddles  (PSSST we are almost SOLD OUT so get your spot ASAP if you want real accountability this year) 

Looking to finally finish all those business books you never get around to? Join: Embrace the Squiggle Book Club

A lot of interviewing isn't about your answers, its actually about how you listen. And luckily your listening skills are not static, they can be improved! This episode digs into how to improve your listening and apply this to your job squiggle. 

Speaking of squiggling, Embrace the Squiggle is squiggling and introducing a new co-host: Jen Pasquale! In this episode, we are exploring her squiggle and digging into Mentorship vs Sponsorship and using your listening intelligence.

Jen is a culture consultant, strengths nerd, and energetic facilitator with 20+ years in training and development. As a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach and Master Certified Professional Coach, Jen uses her corporate training, change management, and psychology background to support her clients. She loves helping individuals discover and lean into their potential while assisting teams in building a culture of curiosity, connection, and collaboration. Jen lives in Northern Virginia with her husband of 18 years, their two high schoolers, and two ginger tabby cats.

Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pasquale/

https://www.leadwithcuriosity.co/

Looking for accountability? The Squiggle Huddle is a monthly accountability cohort designed for people who care deeply about their goals—but don’t want to chase them alone. Join a Huddle with Colleen! 

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/

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What does it actually mean to feel good in your life? Not just successful, but truly aligned on a soul level. That's the question driving Chelsey Elise's squiggle. Kristine is flying solo this week (Colleen's on vacay!) for a conversation about career changes, starting over, and building a life that actually fits.

Chelsey has pivoted through multiple careers before landing in entrepreneurship, where she now helps women find alignment through core values work, human design, and personal development. We get into her journey, the moments that sparked each pivot, and how human design has transformed both her life and her clients'.

If you're in a season of questioning what you really want, or feeling like your life looks right but doesn't feel right, this episode is for you.

Connect with Chelsey Elise

https://www.chelseyelise.com/

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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How do you know what to do for your next squiggle if your don’t understand your strengths and weaknesses? That’s where human design comes in.

Mel McSherry helps people understand how they are designed to work through a tool called Human Design. Colleen and Kristine dive into Mel's non-linear career journey from aspiring performer to fitness industry entrepreneur, and finally to business coaching with a focus on human design.

Mel discusses the profound impact human design has on understanding personal energy management, decision-making, and aligning actions with one's true self.

Connect with Mel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melmcsherry/

Learn more about Mel: https://www.melmcsherry.com/

Join us for to Embrace Your 2026 Squiggle: https://www.maxady.com/workshops

Design your Year with Kristine in Vancouver: https://www.kristinethody.com/store-2/p/basic-package-9h48k

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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Ever had an issue that could be solved by a product, but no product exists? Well, thats exactly what happened to Carrie except she took it on an a problem to solve with a business!

Carrie shares her tips on going from initial idea to launching a business. So if you have ever wanted to start a business, or already have an fine tuning your skills, this is a perfect listen!

While training for the NYC Marathon in 2007, many people shared the complaint that they needed to wash their hair in the shower after every sweaty run. After more than a decade of searching the market for a solution and coming up empty, they finally started calling labs to help them create the product that was missing from their get ready routine, and SWAIR was born.

Connect with Carrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesporer

Buy a bottle of SWAIR! https://www.swairhair.com/

Join us for to Embrace Your 2026 Squiggle: https://www.maxady.com/workshops

Design your Year with Kristine in Vancouver: https://www.kristinethody.com/store-2/p/basic-package-9h48k

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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The new year doesn’t have to mean change. It can mean maintenance or shedding. But for Embrace the Squiggle, of course it means squiggling.
This year you’ll notice some big changes for the podcast, with the introduction of 3 new co-hosts in February. So stay tuned to hear about how and why we are squiggling!

Join us for to Embrace Your 2026 Squiggle: https://www.maxady.com/workshops

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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The first thing we get asked when meeting people is often: what do you do for work? But what about: what do you love to do? How do you spend your time? Who are your friends?

This episode is all about defining your life outside of your squiggly career! And Jenna is the perfect person to talk to about it.

Jenna Anderson is an expert on making friends in the modern age and she shares her advice on TikTok and works as a friendship coach. Jenna shares her career journey from aspiring filmmaker to a project manager, and now, a coach helping people cultivate meaningful friendships.

Follow Jenna on TikTok @‌myfriendjenna https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendjenna?_r=1&_t=ZP-92eVavPnMp5

Join us for to Embrace Your 2026 Squiggle: https://www.maxady.com/workshops

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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Did you start your career in something super cool? Like TV or music or art. And now you're just a project manager!? Happens to us because our jobs need to fit our lives. This is exactly what happened to Anna Campbell and if this is relatable, listen on!

Anna, a former TV producer turned product manager, shares her unconventional career journey. She started with her childhood aspirations to be an actor, transitioning to TV production, and eventually finding her way into product management. She discusses the challenges and decisions she faced and how she adapted her skills to new roles. Anna emphasizes the importance of soft skills, critical thinking, and being open to new opportunities.

Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annacampbell1911/ 

Stay in Touch with Your Hosts:

• Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/
• Kristine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody/

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