Rising Tide

Jenn Goldstone: The Power of Ditching a Career Identity

Episode Summary

Jenn Goldstone has had not one, not two, but three wildly successful careers. From journalist turned producer to non-profit executive to founder and CEO of Xukuma Jenn has mastered the art of reinvention to design a career that plays to her superpowers, passion, and expertise. Listen in as she takes us through her remarkable career journey and shares insights and experiences she has gained along the way. Enjoy!

Episode Notes

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Learn more about Xukuma (hoo.koo.ma)

Key Moments:

• 3:39 - Power of networking and how to be remembered fondly 
• 8:36 - Finding her passion for being On Air and how it evolved to being a producer at ABC News
• 12:40 - Going from desk assistant to producer
• 20:00 - Breakdown of the Glass Cliff facing minority executives 
• 29:49 - Being fired for the first time at 42. Bouncing back from being exited after turning around an organization 2 years ahead of schedule
• 38:20 - What prompted the departure from a career in tv production
• 50:15 - How she made the leap from tv production to non-profits
• 1:01:53 - Launching Xukuma and the story behind the name and company
• 1:06:53 - Best advice she ever received

Additional Bio:

Jenn chairs the board of directors of The Support Center and is the founding board chair of At the Well.  In addition to being a RevJen Professional Facilitator, Jenn is a 21/64 Certified Advisor,  Core Guide for Chief, a trained Interim Executive Director, holds a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource, Agile Leadership Certification from Six Sigma International, Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals training, and a Certificate in Change Leadership from Cornell University.