The Bobbi Behind BobbiChic
In short, I’m a corporate professional turned creative addict, exploring a multitude of avenues to feed my creative addiction.
More of the story…
I spent my career learning, growing, and trying to keep up in the field I sort of tripped into. Along the way I began to explore many facets of this field becoming what I viewed as a well-rounded professional in the field. For years, I never became fully committed to any one company or any one role, as I was dedicated to maintaining a schedule that allowed me to focus on my family – hoping that one day it would be my turn to climb the corporate ladder.
In 2010, I decided it was time to focus on ME. I had raised two incredible kids who were beginning to venture out on their own – a daughter who was a Junior in college 1800 miles away from me, and a son who wanted to spend his Freshman year at a college near his sister. I decided that it was time to see what I could do professionally, so I took a leap of faith, leaned-in and became vocal about wanting to succeed at a solid company with a strong reputation and a culture I could believe in.
Once I committed to myself (and to a few trusted leaders around me) that I was ready to take on more responsibility, stretch myself, and see what I could do I was amazed (and quite frankly pretty proud) at how quickly and easily it came. By 2011 I was leading a team of project managers, and in a couple of short years I worked my way into a Managing Director role leading a blended team that consisted of professionals in multiple roles. This opportunity allowed me partner with senior leaders across the company to consult and recommend strategies to help them achieve their business goals. I had reached the point in my career that I had put on hold for so long and was finally where I always wanted to be… or so I thought.
In a very short time, reaching what I thought was my ultimate career achievement, I found myself asking… Why did I want to be here? Now what?
I spent the next couple of years leaving a company I thought I would retire from, joining a company and trying out a new path, and then returning to the company I had left again believing I would retire from it … only to find myself lost in a career that I felt trapped in. Lost. Looking for a path forward. What keeps my head above water is that I know I’m not alone. As I talk to others, research stories about women in career progression, and read articles, books, websites, etc. I’m finding that it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves in this same exact spot.
As I explore and discover my continued journey through life, I thought I’d tap into a talent I’ve enjoyed so much over the years – writing. Only this time I’m going BOLD. I’m writing in a public forum for the world to join me in my journey. My hope is that as I help myself, maybe I’ll help someone else along the way.