May 19, 2021
It can be a challenge for women in nonprofits to balance their goals and passions with their career growth and making a desirable income. But facing these professional and personal life choices can also provide opportunities to learn valuable lessons about leadership, emotional self-care, and how to have healthy relationships.
Our guest Vanessa Watkins discovered this for herself and in this episode, she shares her story of being a teenage mother, a nonprofit employee, and a leader, and eventually, becoming an entrepreneur.
In today's episode, we talk with Vanessa Watkins the Founder and Managing Director at CRS Creative Explorations. Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and is pursuing a master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Management.
We had a great time discussing her experience as a nonprofit professional and what being faced with choosing between her passion and her income taught her about herself. Vanessa shares her journey of emotional self-care and how developing healthy relationships can help and inspire women to turn their own passion into a purpose.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- How to find your passion through your own experiences in life and at work
- The role of relationships in personal and professional growth
Here's where to find More about Vanessa Watkins:
- Facebook CRS Creative Explorations
- Next Level Relationship Conversations group
- All
Things Marriage group
A little more about Vanessa Watkins:
Vanessa has worked in the human service field for over 14 years. Vanessa is part of a transracial family and is an adoptive parent. She is passionate about the impact that mental health can have on relationships because of her own journey.
If you're feeling stuck within your career schedule a free fit call today with host and leadership coach, Raven Waterman to discuss coaching can help you achieve your goals.