Three years ago, I left my last salaried job at a large Swiss philanthropic foundation to move to Greece with my husband and kids. We were starting a small hotel on an island. I didn't know if I'd continue working in social impact after 15 years in the sector. I didn't know what my career would look like. And I didn't want to decide yet. What I did know: I needed to rest. I needed my kids to settl
It's been a year of building, testing, learning, and discovering what actually matters. When I launched PurposePhil Career in March, I had a hunch: our sector needed something different for career transitions. A space that understood the nuances of education, philanthropy, and social impact work. A community that valued both expertise and humanity. The response has been beyond what I imagined. Wha
How many income streams do you have? I only realized some time after I started working on different income streams, that what I do is actually called "work portfolio". Work portfolios allow for flexibility and independence. But they are not for everyone nor for any life stage. I recently spoke to Julie Fedele who has planned and worked for several years to make her work portfolio a reality. She no
I will start sharing a bit about myself to situate my reflections. Having been born in Mexico to Swiss parents has set the stage for my interest in international settings and different cultures. I knew early on that I wanted to dedicate my professional career to people that are more disadvantaged than I am, in particular refugees and children. With this North star in mind, I went on a journey test
