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WorkLife with Adam Grant · May 28, 2026 · 30:27
Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About | from Hello Monday
In this special feed drop from LinkedIn’s Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel interviews Caroline Wanga, President and CEO of Essence Ventures. Wanga shares her philosophy of building a career with intention and authenticity, including the concept of creating and iterating on a personal career map rather than following a traditional path. Drawing from her own journey from intern to C-suite at Target, she emphasizes that the 'next right move' is unique to each individual. She also discusses the role of authenticity in leadership and offers tools for living and working with purpose.
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I'm Highly Percent Sure — Caroline Wanga — memoir
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✧Caroline Wanga rose from intern to C-suite over 15 years at Target.
✧Her memoir is titled 'I'm Highly Percent Sure'.
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