What if your career doesn’t follow the plan you originally imagined-and that turns out to be your biggest advantage?

In this inspiring episode of the DaliTalks Podcast, host Dali Rivera sits down with sisters Nancy and Amy Harrington, founders of The Passionistas Project, to talk about their unconventional career journeys-from music and graphic design to television, Hollywood, and ultimately building a global online community for women.

Nancy shares how her dream of becoming a DJ led her into graphic design and entrepreneurship, while Amy opens up about her path into television, internships at MTV, and working in post-production and visual effects at Warner Brothers. Together, they reflect on the power of staying flexible, embracing unexpected opportunities, and recognizing that no experience is ever wasted.

This conversation is a powerful reminder for students, parents, creatives, and career-changers that success doesn’t require a straight path-it requires curiosity, courage, and the willingness to evolve.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why career paths rarely turn out exactly as planned

• How early interests can lead to unexpected opportunities

• The value of college experiences-even when plans change

• Why flexibility is one of the most important career skills

• How internships and early jobs often come down to timing and luck

• What working in Hollywood is really like behind the scenes

• When it’s time to walk away from a career that no longer fits

• Why women often have to fight to be heard in business

• How The Passionistas Project became a global women’s community

• Why you don’t need permission to pursue what you want

CONNECT WITH NANCY & AMY HARRINGTON

🌍 Website: https://www.thepassionistasproject.com/

📱 Instagram: @thepassionistasproject

CONNECT WITH DALI

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