Fran Hauser: Executive, Entrepreneur, Author & Bookstore Owner

Navigating This Kaleidoscope Career with FranHauser In this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,'host Helen Jonsen converses with Fran Hauser, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and bookstore owner.  She is passionate about helping women acceleratein their careers by writing, speaking, investing in women’s start-up ventures, and in book consulting. Fran discusses her diverse trajectory, startingfrom her early days in accounting and evolving through various corporate roles at companies like Coca-Cola and Time Inc. where she was in the C-suite as head of digital. She delves into her transition to startupinvesting, driven by a desire to support female entrepreneurs, and later becoming an author. Her first book 'The Myth of The Nice Girl' became a best seller and is still fueling conversations about women at work. Her third is expected later in 2025. Fran also talks about her latest venture as abookstore owner and the importance of storytelling, community and family.  Helen and Fran explore the common themes andthrough lines that have guided Fran's journey, focusing on her advocacy for women and her passion for storytelling. Find Fran hereFind Bedford Books herePodcast timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Mission00:27 Welcome to This Kaleidoscope Career01:22 Meet Fran Hauser01:44 Fran's Career Journey03:23 Transition to Startup Investing04:17 Writing and Advocacy16:19 The Myth of The Nice Girl22:13 Balancing Leadership and Authenticity24:43 Book Bound Podcast and Bookstore26:10 Reading Like Writers26:41 Workshops and Bookstore Dreams27:40 Opening the Bookstore in Record Time29:42 Building Community and Author Networks30:52 Navigating the Challenges of BookstoreOperations34:41 Publishing Workshops and Programs38:13 Speed Round: Fun and Personal Insights41:17 Family and Personal Life44:52 Advice for Women with Kaleidoscope Careers47:30Conclusion and Final Thoughts