In our 20s, we could pull all-nighters, survive on iced coffee and vibes, and still make it to class looking semi-put-together. Now? One glass of wine, and we need a recovery plan. 😅

This week, we’re taking a walk (okay, a light jog) down memory lane… comparing our 20s chaos to our 30s clarity. Living on a budget but feeling limitless vs having more financial freedom, but way more responsibilities.

We’re talking about the beautiful contradictions of growing up.

It’s a light, hilarious, and totally relatable convo between two in-betweeners reminiscing on the past, the good, the bad, and the hangovers that built character.

Tune in for a little nostalgia, a few laughs, and a reminder that every season, broke, bold, or balanced, has its own kind of magic.

Wait What's Next? Hosts: Laura Alba & Leni Vasquesz

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @v_leeeni
Email: waitwhatsnextpod@gmail.com

If you thought Part 1 was good… Part 2 is the page you didn’t know you were waiting for.

This week, Kelly Atkinson is back, and she’s answering the question we left dangling: how she advocated for women in the workplace by building systems that actually worked, especially for mothers-to-be. And that’s just the start.

From learning how to delegate like a boss (literally) and letting people show up for you, not just in business but in life, to unpacking her idea of the “Toolbox” we all start building early and add to as we grow… this conversation is packed with gems.

We also dive into the messy, magical part of leadership: trusting your gut when the odds are stacked against you, embracing change even when it’s scary, and why being a CEO doesn’t automatically equal success (spoiler: fulfillment is the real flex).

Part 2 is raw, unfiltered, and ridiculously inspiring, whether you’re a leader, a dreamer, a mom, or just figuring out your next leap.

Wait What's Next? Hosts: Laura Alba & Leni Vasquesz

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @v_leeeni
Email: waitwhatsnextpod@gmail.com

What happens when you put a powerhouse exec in the hot seat and ask her to spill the real story behind becoming a CMO? You get this conversation.

In Part 1, Kelly takes us back to the firsts that shaped her career, her first management role, the habits rooted in her upbringing that became her professional superpowers, and the pivotal moments where she leaned into discomfort that ultimately positioned her as CMO across multiple industries.

What does the diary of a CMO really look like?

• Knowing when it’s time to shift gears for real growth
• Why your upbringing shapes more of your career than you think
• Creating space as the only woman in the boardroom
• And why marketing is equal parts art and science

This episode is for anyone navigating transitions, building your career, redefining leadership, and learning how to show up unapologetically in spaces that weren’t designed with you in mind.

Because Kelly’s story isn’t just about climbing the ladder… It’s about rewriting the playbook while you’re on it.

Wait What's Next? Hosts: Laura Alba & Leni Vasquesz

Instagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @v_leeeni
Email: waitwhatsnextpod@gmail.com