Writing the Playbook That Hasn't Been Written: Jory Des J...

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Join host Helen Jonsen in conversation with Jory Des Jardins, long-considered a Silicon Valley innovator, including advice for entrepreneurs and those adding optionality to their work lives.In this episode, the co-founder of BlogHer and Optionality and currently leading CANDOR Partners, Jory, talks about her entrepreneurial journey in Silicon Valley. She discusses how she manages her multifaceted career, balancing work and family, and her passion projectsfocused on mental health and the future of work. She reflects on the impact of BlogHer in revolutionizing influencer marketing and offers advice on navigating herkaleidoscope career. Jory also shares insights into the importance of creatingflexible and meaningful work environments, writing the playbooks for things that need to be normalized, and the role of emerging technologies like AI. The episode delves into her passion for writing, her love for storytelling, and her current projects aimed atupskilling professionals and promoting brain health.Learn more about Jory on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jorydesjardins/

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Join host Helen Jonsen in conversation with Jory Des Jardins, long-considered a Silicon Valley innovator, including advice for entrepreneurs and those adding optionality to their work lives.In this episode, the co-founder of BlogHer and Optionality...

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