Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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It’s easy to feel lost in your career, especially as the world around us keeps shifting. Whether you’re starting over, seeking purpose, or just unsure what your next move is, this episode is for you. This week, Jessi Hempel sits down with Caroline Wanga, president and CEO of Essence Ventures and co-founder of Wanga Woman. Before leading Essence, Caroline spent 15 years at Target, rising from intern to C-suite executive. Today, she’s focused on democratizing authenticity through her personal purpose, her leadership, and her new memoir, I’m Highly Percent Sure.

Tune in to hear Caroline’s take on:

• Why your “next right move” may not look like anyone else’s
• Why playing with your career map, not perfecting it, leads to clarity
• How, and when, Caroline has created her own career maps
• Tools and mindsets for building a meaningful career in today’s world

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