In this episode, host Lorie Jones welcomes Tracey Windsor, CEO of Windsor Edge and former New York City dancer, for a conversation that’s equal parts energizing and insightful. Tracey shares her bold leap from the arts into nonprofit leadership and eventually the high-stakes world of private equity, showing that success favors those who embrace change and pursue what excites them.
Tracey discusses making tough career pivots, overcoming doubt, and staying true to your passions while navigating male-dominated or established professional spaces, with practical advice on building strong networks, crafting your own opportunities. You will hear how she balances creativity with strategic financial thinking, and why she believes mastering money puts real power in women’s hands.
This episode is for any woman looking to build a purposeful career on her own terms—and have some fun while doing it. Tune in for honest insights, fresh inspiration, and the encouragement to bet on yourself.
Show Highlights:
- How embracing finance can empower multiple passions. [05:15]
- Does being in finance mean sacrificing your creative outlets? [10:35]
- Why fearless career pivots are powerful growth drivers. [12:43]
- How to navigate resistance to nonlinear paths in traditional sectors. [16:03]
- The power of future regret as a catalyst for pivotal action. [17:50]
- Should young women integrate the remote work model early? [20:55]
- Common fears around achievement, visibility, and self-worth. [26:28]
- Subtle worries and overt biases women in finance encounter. [28:20]
- The value of immersing yourself in vibrant communities. [32:33]
- Key “people lens” and coaching strategies for professional women. [37:14]
Connect with Tracey Windsor on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyjwindsor/.
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