In Episode 15 we meet Christina Wallace, an MBA Graduate of Harvard Business School (HBS).

Christina is Harvard Business School professor, Tony nominated Broadway Producer, and the Author of the Portfolio Life. Christina shares her journey from entrepreneurship to academia and discusses what it means to build a career and life that goes beyond a traditional, linear path. Her book explores how we can build meaningful lives and careers in an increasingly complex world.

In this episode, Christina talks about:
• Her journey from the arts to business
• Why you don't have to choose just one path
• How to think about building a “portfolio life”
• The importance of experimenting with different careers and interests
• What students should consider when navigating uncertainty after graduation

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Connect with Christina:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christinawallace
Christina's Website: https://www.portfoliolife.com/
Purchase the Portfolio Life: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538710471

Credits:
Host: Rashana Weerasinghe
Guest: Christina Wallace
Location: Harvard University

Chapters:
00:00-0:45 Intro
0:45-3:02 Identity as a Multi-Hyphenate
3:02-5:43 Choosing Not to Choose
5:43-7:26 Simple Systems for a Complex Life
7:26-10:38 Human Venn Diagram
10:38-15:43 What Is a Portfolio Life?
15:43-17:31 Turning Your Life Into a Portfolio
17:31-19:22 Designing Portfolio for Each Season of Life
19:22-21:55 Avoiding the Trap of Lifestyle Creep
21:55-24:05 Why Doing One Thing Is the Riskiest Career Move
24:05-25:59 Is Consulting Really “Safe”?
25:59-28:51 Why a High Salary Doesn't Guarantee Security
28:51-30:24 The Entrepreneur & Artist Mindset
30:24-31:24 Diversification as a Way to Future-Proof Your Career
31:24-33:03 Diversifying Your Identity
33:03-35:12 From Mathematics & Theater to Broadway Producing
35:12-37:19 How Christina Became a Broadway Producer
37:19-42:51 Storytelling & Leadership in the Age of AI
42:51-43:26 Becoming a Professor at Harvard Business School
43:26-46:11 Christina’s Experience as an HBS Student
46:11-48:28 Finding the “Weirdos” at Harvard
48:28-50:27 Learning From Failure
50:27-53:46 Practice Failing Small
53:46-55:06 How Failure Led Christina Back to Harvard
55:06-57:02 Importance of Failure
57:02-1:04:35 Rapid Fire with Rashana*

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