Joanne Ramos: The Art of the Zig-Zag - From Wall Street to Writer
Episode Overview:
In today's world careers are rarely straight lines. Joanne's story is a great example of embracing career transitions to create a meaningful career across industries. This episode is great for anyone who doesn't want to limit their career to one job/path.
Have you ever experienced the panic of not feeling like you’ve accomplished enough at a certain age?
Joanne shares her story of switching careers and having a cry session about her life at age 30. The good news - it all worked out! We don’t have to have life figured out by 30 (or any other age).
Joanne’s Bio:
Joanne Ramos was born in the Philippines and moved to Wisconsin when she was six. She graduated with a B.A. from Princeton University. After working in investment banking and private-equity investing, she became a staff writer at The Economist. She currently serves on the board of The Moth and lives in New York City with her family. The Farm, her debut novel, was a national bestseller, a New York Times editor’s pick and was chosen by over 50 media outlets in America and abroad as a "must read" in 2019. The Farm was longlisted for the Center of Fiction’s 2019 First Novel Prize, nominated for a NAACP Image Award, and is currently being adapted for television.