Molly Graham, former Facebook executive and new host of TED's WorkLife podcast, sits down with Anne to explore what meaningful work means and how to find your purpose. They discuss the gap between work and life purpose, the role of serendipity in career discovery, and how to stay open to opportunities you never anticipated. The episode addresses a timely question from a new graduate navigating their first career moves.
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