In episode 23, I welcome you back to the classroom to explore questions which led me to take myself back to "Do Gooder School" in the first place:
"Do I want to go back into the nonprofit/social impact space for the next step in my career post-sabbatical?"
“Do I need to be a professional do gooder to
feel like I'm making an impact in the world?”
"If I decide to go back into the social impact space, how can I do it in a way in which I maintain a sense of joy in the work and avoid burnout?"
I’m fortunate that this time around I get the chance to reflect on these questions through a conversation with my dear friend, Kyla Carlsen.
Today she serves as the Interim Executive Director (ED) of the nonprofit organization Co.act Detroit (*when the current ED isn't away on sabbatical, she serves as Senior Director of Program Strategy & Innovation). However, the journey that led her from a career in corporate banking and private wealth management to leading an organization in the social impact space was unconventional, to say the least!
Kyla's winding career path has led to her navigating different spaces – corporate, government, and nonprofit. This gives her a unique perspective that led to rich reflections on the questions listed above.
Beyond her day job, Kyla's passion for equitable economic development, raising funds for good causes, connecting with people, and nurturing her own creativity leads her to all kinds of endeavors and adventures. You can keep up with her on IG @kylasc and on LinkedIN.
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