When People Underestimate You: Success is the Best Revenge and Embracing a Squiggly Career Path with Madison Tevlin

In this episode of Embrace the Squiggle, Colleen and Ashleigh speak with Madison Tevlin — award-winning advocate, keynote speaker, actor, and host of the 21 Questions podcast — to talk about building a life that aligns with who you really are.Madison’s squiggly career path began early. At just 13 years old, she went viral on YouTube after posting a cover of a John Legend song. But as Madison shares, going viral was only the beginning of a much deeper journey through career uncertainty, public expectations, and finding personal alignment.Madison’s on-screen work includes Mr. D, hosting Who Do You Think I Am, and a standout role in Champions alongside Woody Harrelson. She made history as the first person with Down syndrome nominated for Best Host at the Canadian Screen Awards, where she also hosted the red carpet.Whether you're navigating an unhappy career, questioning your professional identity, or trying to find your place in a world of flexible careers, Madison’s story offers an inspiring reminder that success rarely follows a straight line.Connect with Madison:LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/madison-tevlin-b28138351Websitehttp://madisontevlin.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/madisontevlin/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@madisontevlin?lang=en📚 Join the ETS Book Club — currently reading Atomic Habits!Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3EK-BGfBRHehD2jW2bApHQ#/🎯 Need accountability on your goals? Join the Squiggle Huddle with Colleen.Learn more and register here:https://www.maxady.com/workshops/p/the-squiggle-huddle-monthly-accountability-for-2026-goalsStay Connected with the HostsColleen on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/comara/Ashleigh on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-beadle/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for more conversations that turn career complexity, change, and uncertainty into your competitive advantage.