In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Nowakowski—Corporate Fellow at Cargill and one of General Mills’ most prolific female inventors—shares her unconventional journey through science, leadership, and mentorship. With over 25 years in food science and more than 100 patents and publications, Christine’s work has shaped household staples like Fiber One and Nature Valley. But her path wasn’t linear—it was guided by curiosity, resilience, and a deep love for interdisciplinary learning. From be...
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Nowakowski—Corporate Fellow at Cargill and one of General Mills’ most prolific female inventors—shares her unconventional journey through science, leadership, and mentorship. With over 25 years in food science and more than 100 patents and publications, Christine’s work has shaped household staples like Fiber One and Nature Valley. But her path wasn’t linear—it was guided by curiosity, resilience, and a deep love for interdisciplinary learning. From be...
From Microsoft to Middle School: Damon’s Unlikely Pivot
Success Your Own Way
34 minutes
3 months ago
From Microsoft to Middle School: Damon’s Unlikely Pivot
In this episode of Success Your Own Way, we sit down with Damon, a former Microsoft sales executive who made a dramatic career pivot leaving big tech behind to teach middle school social studies. Damon shares why he made the shift, what he learned from his students, and how his definition of success has evolved over time. From authenticity and leadership to personal fulfillment and redefining ambition, Damon’s story is honest, inspiring, and full of life lessons (with a few laughs along the w...
Success Your Own Way
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Christine Nowakowski—Corporate Fellow at Cargill and one of General Mills’ most prolific female inventors—shares her unconventional journey through science, leadership, and mentorship. With over 25 years in food science and more than 100 patents and publications, Christine’s work has shaped household staples like Fiber One and Nature Valley. But her path wasn’t linear—it was guided by curiosity, resilience, and a deep love for interdisciplinary learning. From be...
