The Film Director turned CEO, Refine Labs ft. Megan Bowen

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Megan Bowen, CEO of Refine Labs, joins me, Kristi Faltorusso, to share her wisdom from her professional journey. We discuss her journey, from her aspirations of directing films (her desire to take charge) to the behind-the-scenes experiences of layoffs, her firsthand experience with layoffs, and her strive to excel in her career.

We delve into the significance of prioritizing self-care, finding balance, self-advocacy, and the emotional impact of taking career risks. Join us as we celebrate Megan's milestones and gain valuable wisdom from her remarkable story.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Preview

1:37 - Meet Megan Bowen

6:33 - Aspirations of becoming a film director & being in charge

9:54 - Creating opportunities for career growth

11:25 - Finding opportunities beyond your current role

18:05 - Knowing your values

20:22 - Ad

21:23 - Marketing your contributions to support company growth

25:00 - Overview of layoffs from the ivory towers: they aren't personal

27:27 - What being laid off feels like?

30:30 - Don't take layoffs personally

32:15 - Building a strong career foundation

38:45 - Empowering women

41:40 - Work & Life

44:44 - Loving life and prioritizing self-care

49:00 - Define your version of success

50:17 - Closing

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiserrano/⁠⁠⁠

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