Hey y’all! I’m Chelsea.

Professional Me - The Jobs:

• 10+ years of professional full-time experience in non-profits, higher education, and tech.
• Currently Director of Community at Expert Session, a new platform where you can connect with an expert on a 1:1 virtual session for guidance, advice, or to learn a new skill.
• Previously, worked in Customer Success at Box and Snappy (a Series C startup).
• Before that, I worked in student support programs at CUNY Macaulay Honors College and NYC College of Technology.
• My first full-time role was at Jumpstart, an early education non-profit.

Professional Me - The Navigation:

I’ve gone through a major transformation in my identity as it relates to work. I forged my sense of self on the idea that I need to ‘achieve’ in order to be liked and respected. As a child, I was put into accelerated learning and AP courses. I received a full tuition scholarship to college and was part of a very rigorous honors program. I would put 150% toward every internship and role and only feel good when I would receive validation of my output.

I also feel like I prioritized the words and direction that people had ‘for me’, instead of me giving myself the chance to really uncover what I liked and didn’t like. This suppression of expressing my true self and putting so much effort and energy into work would often lead to burnout and feelings of ‘not good enough’ or ‘how can I be better.’

Now, I’ve finally gotten to a place where I’ve found some balance between ‘work me’ and ‘me outside of work’. I still work hard and do a good job, but also prioritize joy and exploration and my relationships.

If you’re in a similar boat, we can definitely chat about this. It’s a topic I’m very passionate about.

Personal Me:

• 31, turning 32 this year 😱
• Myers-Briggs: ENFJ.
• Top 5 Strengths in Gallup Strengths Finder: Achiever, Relator, Includer, Developer, Empathy.
• Married in 2021, and been with my husband for 6+ years

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• Enjoys: hot yoga, drinking tea, documentaries, mindless TV (Selling Sunset, anyone?), live comedy, trying and cooking new vegan eats, hanging with friends, boozy brunch, reading personal development books, meditating, mindful walks, street art, thrifting
• Used to take life very seriously. Now, I take it somewhat seriously.

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Career pivots or uncertainty, resume reviews, tackling career situations (toxic work environments or bosses), navigating feelings of imposter syndrome or burnout

• Exploring Who You Are Beyond Your Job Title: Discovering your true self, separate from the roles and responsibilities defined by your career.
• Breaking Free From the Achievement Trap: For those of us who've always pushed to excel, let's discuss moving past the constant need to achieve and learning to value the journey itself.
• Navigating NYC: Whether you're new to the city or looking to experience it through a fresh lens, I'm here to guide you through navigating New York City's endless possibilities.
• Pivoting from Education to Tech: If you're considering a transition into the tech industry from an educational background, I'm here to share insights and strategies for making that pivot successfully.

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Your 30-something bestie. Your confident and trusted advisor. Someone to vent to who ‘gets it’.

I often felt like I wanted a 30-something mentor in my 20s but there was no one I knew who filled this spot. I wandered through different career transitions and achievements on my own, but could have really benefitted from a mentor in my corner coaching me along the way. Now that I'm a 30-something, I would love to 'pay-it-forward' and offer support and be a sounding board for you!