Planned Happenstance: How Chance Influences Our Careers

By: Karissa Sorenson and Priscilla Vallejo
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  • "Planned Happenstance" explores how chance influences career trajectories and creates opportunities for learning. Uncover stories of constructing career success from unexpected events and encounters, inspiring you to harness these moments for your own professional growth. Inspired by John Krumboltz's Planned Happenstance Theory and collective professional experience in counseling young adults through their career journeys, hosts Karissa and Priscilla are on a mission to explore the theory's 5 key themes through insightful interviews.
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  • Finding Your Professional Sweet Spot with Kristine Cody

    Finding Your Professional Sweet Spot with Kristine Cody
    Jan 22 2025

    From navigating burnout in higher education to balancing family responsibilities, Kristine Cody shares how unexpected moments of planned happenstance became pivotal in shaping her career in learning and talent development. Now a Staff Development Consultant at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Kristine discusses how fostering meaningful professional relationships has been key to her growth, and how her commitment to continuous learning drives her future goals. Tune in for practical strategies on finding your professional sweet spot and thriving in your career!


    👉Connect with Kristine Cody:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-cody


    📧Contact Us:

    chancecareerstories@gmail.com


    Music by penguinmusic - Uplifting Summer Electronica from Pixabay


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    22 mins
  • Dream It, Ink It, Do It with Tammy Tseng Dulla

    Dream It, Ink It, Do It with Tammy Tseng Dulla
    Jan 8 2025
    Discover how a series of planned happenstance moments transformed Tammy Tseng Dulla’s career trajectory—from aspiring occupational therapist to corporate professional at Target, and ultimately, to a flourishing Live Event Artist & Calligrapher. As the founder of Ink & Innuendos, Tammy has carved out a unique niche specializing in live events, brand activations, and experiential marketing, partnering with clients such as Fenty Beauty, Prada, and even the Emmys. Tammy opens up about navigating unexpected health challenges, the power of community and support, and the journey of finding true happiness and self-worth. She shares her insights on evolving as a small business owner, overcoming obstacles, and manifesting big dreams. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone seeking inspiration, this conversation will leave you motivated to embrace the unexpected and turn your passions into a reality. **A Note from Tammy Regarding LA Fires** The amount of loss and devastation is truly insurmountable. Knowing our community here in Los Angeles, I am truly grateful and humbled to be a part of this city. Our specific industry of creators and small business owners is an absolutely hard-working community full of life and love, and my heart breaks given this tragedy. For those in a position to help, please consider donating to the Search Foundation to support creatives who have been affected by the disaster. To donate: www.searchfoundation.org/give-help/ To apply for funding: http://www.searchfoundation.org/get-help/ Additional organizations to donate and/or volunteer: American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ California Fire Foundation https://cpf.salsalabs.org/disasterrelief/index.html The Dream Center LA https://www.dreamcenter.org/ California Community Foundation https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/ LA Fire Department Foundation https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812 Volunteer Collective www.volunteer-collective.org/fire-assistance Union Station Homeless Services volunteer@unionstationhs.org LA Regional Food Bank volunteers@angelfood.org Pasadena Humane foster@pasadenahumane.org Our Big Kitchen LA info@obkla.org ********************************************* 👉Connect with Tammy Tseng Dulla: https://www.instagram.com/inkandinnuendos/ https://www.inkandinnuendos.com/ 💻Features: https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-tammy-dulla-event-artist-calligrapher-founder-of-ink-innuendos/ https://canvasrebel.com/meet-tammy-dulla/ https://boldjourney.com/meet-tammy-dulla/ 📧Contact Us: chancecareerstories@gmail.com Music by penguinmusic - Uplifting Summer Electronica from Pixabay
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    19 mins
  • Season 1 Rewind: Laughs, Lessons & What’s Next with Karissa and Priscilla

    Season 1 Rewind: Laughs, Lessons & What’s Next with Karissa and Priscilla
    Dec 18 2024

    Season Finale Alert! 🎉 Hosts Karissa Sorenson and Priscilla Vallejo wrap up the first season of Planned Happenstance with an exciting look back at their favorite moments. From insightful takeaways with industry professionals to behind-the-scenes, they share laughs, lessons learned, and what’s in store for Season 2 in 2025. Tune in for valuable career advice and a fun-filled conclusion to Season 1!


    👉Connect with Priscilla: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillavallejo⁠


    👉Connect with Karissa: www.linkedin.com/in/kcsorenson


    📧Contact Us: chancecareerstories@gmail.com


    ⁠Music by penguinmusic - Uplifting Summer Electronica from Pixabay
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    15 mins

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