WEEK FIFTEEN"ish": Career Update & New Beginnings
Let's Start With A Little Fun Fact: Bananas are actually berries, but strawberries aren’t! It turns out that a true botanical berry forms from a single flower and ovary with seeds embedded in the flesh. By that definition, bananas—and even kiwis—are berries, while strawberries, developing from multiple ovaries, don’t make the cut. Just goes to show, appearances can be deceiving!
Career Update: Be My Own Boss!
This summer marked a huge leap forward for me: I launched my very own company, JT Strategic Consulting Inc. I decided it was time to put my 20+ years of corporate experience to work in a new way, shaping it into distinct service offerings and adding in the knowledge gained from my recent MIT studies in AI. It’s thrilling to see my career come full circle, where I’m using all my expertise and learning to build something truly my own.
For as long as I can remember, I've talked about “being my own boss”—I had a timeline in mind that just kept evolving. First, I wanted to do it by 30, then by 40, and finally, by 50! Well, here we are, and I'm living proof: it’s never too late. Just a few weeks ago, I secured my first major corporate contract, which was a significant milestone. There’s so much to celebrate!
Alright! Let's Recap my Four-Month Time Off:
These past months have been rich with accomplishments and moments that have left a lasting impact. Here’s a little rundown of what I’ve been up to:
- Read some pretty amazing non-fiction books contributing to my growth and next steps
- Discovered new music and artists
- Launched my own corporation, JT Strategic Consulting Inc.
- Landed my first major corporate contract
- Completed an MIT program on AI and Business Implications
- Soaked up precious time with family
- Fractured my foot (but fully recovered)
- Fell in love with F45 workouts and have been hitting them six days a week
- Kicked a few old habits that were holding me back—feels like a fresh start in more ways than one.
What a journey! This blogging experiment was initially meant to document my “time off,” but it's been so fun that I’m thinking about continuing the journey.
This Week's Tune:
Sia - Unstoppable A powerful anthem about inner strength, resilience, and self-confidence!
Books I've Read Since (Outside of AI):
Eat That Frog - Terrible Title, Brilliant Book 😄
Connect with Me:
-> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietorani/
-> Corporate Website: https://jtstrategicconsulting.com/
-> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instajoules/?hl=en