SE01E06 - Aligning Passion with Purpose for Greater Fulfillment | With Melissa Jurkoic

In this episode of Empowered Money Girl, host Josette Mandela speaks with Melissa Jurkoic, a powerhouse executive and advocate for women in tech. Melissa shares her journey from engineering to leadership, discussing the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. The conversation delves into the concept of financial independence, the importance of understanding one's money story, and the need for women to recognize their worth in the workplace. Melissa offers valuable advice for women starting their careers, emphasizing the significance of aligning passion with purpose.I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast teamConnect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccessThe Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.