For years, the traditional career path has followed a familiar blueprint — get the degree, land the job, climb the ladder. But for many women, especially women of color, that path can feel limiting, exhausting, or simply misaligned with their values.

In response, more and more women are choosing a different path — one that’s driven by purpose, flexibility, and self-determination. But that shift isn’t easy, especially without a roadmap. That’s why today’s guests built one from scratch.

Ayanna Dutton-Diaz and Delaila Catalino started the “Non-Corporate Girls” podcast with a Google Doc and a shared frustration around toxic work environments. What began as a side project became a platform — now with over 100 episodes, a consulting arm, and a growing community of like-minded women.

https://epicenter-nyc.com/building-a-blueprint-for-the-non-corporate-life/

https://www.noncorporategirls.com/

https://www.noncorporategirls.com/podcast

For years, the traditional career path has followed a familiar blueprint &mdash; get the degree, land the job, climb the ladder. But for many women, especially women of color, that path can feel limiting, exhausting, or simply misaligned with their values.
In response, more and more women are choosing a different path &mdash; one that&rsquo;s driven by purpose, flexibility, and self-determination. But that shift isn&rsquo;t easy, especially without a roadmap. That&rsquo;s why today&rsquo;s guests built one from scratch.
Ayanna Dutton-Diaz and Delaila Catalino started the &ldquo;Non-Corporate Girls&rdquo; podcast with a Google Doc and a shared frustration around toxic work environments. What began as a side project became a platform &mdash; now with over 100 episodes, a consulting arm, and a growing community of like-minded women.
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<a href="https://www.noncorporategirls.com/">https://www.noncorporategirls.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.noncorporategirls.com/podcast">https://www.noncorporategirls.com/podcast</a>

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Powered by Epicenter NYC, Making It Here shares the real stories behind entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and business leaders forging their own path. In each episode we&rsquo;ll explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that will inspire you and even help shape your own journey. You&rsquo;ll hear from a diverse range of voices&mdash;those shaping the future through resilience, creativity, and grit&ndash;&ndash;who are Making It Here. For more stories like this visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/</a>.
Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>&nbsp;

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