Real Talk with Jessica
Unlock the Power of the Portfolio Mindset to Thrive
What if success wasn’t about choosing one path, but designing many?
The days of climbing a single career ladder, sticking to one field, or pursuing a linear path to success are fading quickly. Instead, a new paradigm is emerging—one that embraces variety, adaptability, and purpose-driven exploration.
This is the Portfolio Mindset—a dynamic approach to life and work that empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to thrive through intentional variety.
5 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day – Portfolioist Style!
In anticipation of International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th, let’s celebrate all week!
While social media explodes with #Empowerment posts, your inbox is filled with “20% off for women” discounts, and diverse women engage in serious discussions about our collective future, let’s take a moment to say thank you AND find other fun ways to recognize this day/week.
As a multi-passionate Portfolioist juggling multiple careers, passions, and projects, life is already a blend of juggling acts, balancing beams (hello, Olympian life!), and strategic chaos.
So, how do we celebrate IWD in a way that’s meaningful, creative, and, most importantly, fun?
At eight years old, I stumbled into gymnastics and instantly fell in love. At 15, I represented Canada at the Olympics. Was it ambition, drive, or courage that led me to the podium?
Yes to all three, but more than that, it was exploring my limits upside-down that led to my lifelong pursuit of multi-passionate adventures, which include 65+ jobs in 40+ countries thus far.
For anyone pursuing (or thinking about pursuing) a non-linear upside-down life of purpose and passion, here are my life lessons to cartwheel through life with greater clarity, creativity, and confidence.