What does it take to build a thriving business while navigating some of life’s toughest personal challenges?

This week on Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Kristine sit down with the unstoppable Bonni Scepkowski. She is an award-winning meeting strategist, founder of Stellar Meetings, and a master of orchestrating meaningful moments in the life sciences industry. But behind her professional success is a deeply personal journey of resilience, reinvention, and relentless authenticity.

From her first job at a travel agency to becoming a sought-after events expert, Bonni shares the career pivots, life-altering moments, and hard-won wisdom that shaped her path. She opens up about overcoming a difficult divorce, raising a daughter with psychiatric challenges, and finding joy in her work through it all.

💬 In this episode, we cover:

• Building a business while navigating personal chaos
• What makes a great meeting—and a great team
• How to cultivate confidence in corporate spaces
• The power of kindness, culture, and community
• Embracing the intersection of your personal and professional life

Bonni proves that you can love your work, lead with heart, and still keep your sense of humor. If you’re looking for inspiration, grit, and a reminder that success doesn’t have to be linear, this episode is for you.

Connect with Bonni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniscepkowski/

👯‍♀️ Stay in touch with your hosts:
🔗 Colleen on LinkedIn
🔗 Kristine on LinkedIn

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