Stories with Heart: Jessi Hempel of LinkedIn and Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Jessi Hempel always knew she wanted to be a writer. From the time she won her grade school writing contest, she knew she was destined to share her gift of the written word. It was a surprise, then, when her success as a tech writer for such magazines as Fortune and Wired ceased to feel as fulfilling as it once had. Many people reach this point in their careers; the excitement ebbs, the shine wears off. Few people take the leap and try something new. Jessi, however, did just that. Spurred by personal hardship, she seized the opportunity to dive into the unknown, striking forth in a new direction with the knowledge that she could never again pursue work that didn’t resonate with the deepest levels of her heart. Ever the storyteller, she is now the host of Webby nominated podcast Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel , in addition to working as senior news editor at large at LinkedIn. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! It's a win-win! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas Reaching pivotal moments in life, and how that can drive us from a place of stagnancy to new challenges. What makes for a good interview. The problems and implications inherent in the mass exodus of women from the workplace during the pandemic. Guest Website Hello Monday Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices