Planned Happenstance: How Chance Influences Our Careers

Upon taking a series of internships in the museum world—most notably at the Smithsonian Institution—Roshni D. Lal, Ph.D. reflects on the planned happenstance moments that brought her career full circle, combining her love for museums with career education. Roshni shares how the intersectionality of her identities shaped her career choices and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning throughout her journey. Tune in for an inspiring look at the paths that lead to passion-driven work and the lessons learned along the way!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshni-d-lal-ph-d 

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Navigating the challenges of job loss to discovering new opportunities, Gareth Roberts shares the pivotal moments of planned happenstance that ultimately led him to land his dream job as a senior manager at Shopify. Gareth’s insights on networking, adapting to change, and thriving in the enterprise technology industry will leave you feeling motivated to pursue your goals. Tune in for practical advice in accelerating your career! 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethoroberts 

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From leaving her stable engineering career to launching her entrepreneurial journey, Vivi Ton shares the pivotal moments of planned happenstance that shaped her path as a content creator and co-founder of Nectarine—a platform dedicated to making financial advice affordable and accessible. Along the way, she embraced the freedom and challenges of life as a digital nomad. Whether you're looking for the courage to pivot careers or exploring the world of remote work, Vivi offers entrepreneurial wisdom that will inspire you!

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www.instagram.com/vivitron

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviton

https://www.youtube.com/@vivitron

👉Connect with Nectarine: 

https://www.instagram.com/hello_nectarine 

www.hellonectarine.com

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www.instagram.com/personalfinanceclub

https://www.personalfinanceclub.com

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Join hosts Karissa Sorenson and Priscilla Vallejo as they revisit the origins of their friendship, share the story behind the creation of the Planned Happenstance podcast, explore the key elements of the career development theory, recount our own planned happenstance moments, and discuss their hopes and insights for listeners. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest episodes!

👉Connect with Karissa: www.linkedin.com/in/kcsorenson 

👉Connect with Priscilla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillavallejo 

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"Planned Happenstance" explores how chance influences career trajectories and creates opportunities for learning. Join us as we uncover stories of constructing career success from unexpected events and encounters, inspiring you to harness these moments for your own professional growth.

Inspired by John Krumboltz's Planned Happenstance Theory and collective professional experience in counseling young adults through their career journeys, hosts Karissa Sorenson and Priscilla Vallejo are on a mission to explore the theory's 5 key themes through insightful interviews: Curiosity, Persistence, Flexibility, Optimism, and Risk Taking. 

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