A Portfolio Career Identity: How to Be an Exec AND Entrepreneur + Rejecting the Career vs. Family Binary + Writing a Book at 30,000 Feet (feat. Genevieve Dozier)
Thu Feb 05 2026
You might be asking yourself the question that haunts so many of us: “Is this it?”
You’ve checked all the boxes. You have the title, the stability, and the resume. But internally, there is a restless voice asking if you are meant to grind this out for another 20 years, or if there is something more you’re meant for.
The problem is, the idea of burning it all down and starting over feels terrifying. So we do nothing. We stay stuck in the safety of the known because the unknown feels reckless.
Genevieve Dozier is here to prove that you don’t have to choose between two fulfilling choices.
Genevieve is a Fintech leader who refused to accept the binary choice of "Corporate Executive" OR "Creative Entrepreneur." Instead, she built a Portfolio Career, simultaneously climbing the ladder at major financial institutions like BB&T and Fiserv while building her own business, Warpaint Consulting.
In this episode, Genevieve challenges the "What if?" anxiety with a powerful new question: "Why not?"
Why not build an "insurance policy" for your career? Learn how a side business can be more than a passion project; it can be a safety net against layoffs and corporate volatility.Why not be a C-Suite leader and a creative entrepreneur? Discover how to write books, speak on stages, and consult without losing your status as a respected executive.Why not start right now, exactly where you are? See why you don’t need to wait for the "perfect time." Genevieve wrote her book on airplane tray tables while traveling for work, proving that boldness happens in the margins of your busy life.This episode has it all: Genevieve challenges conventional career wisdom, normalizes that it's okay to step in and out of a career, and shares exactly why it's important to build a portfolio career that serves you.
She was able to become a portfolio career trailblazer because she sought out mentors and advice that opened her mind to what was possible. Now, she’s paying it forward to be that example for you.
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Genevieve proves you don’t have to choose between your corporate career and your creative soul. Over on Substack, we’re exploring exactly how to make your 'something more' possible. Join the community: kristenrocco.substack.com
Connect with Guest Genevieve Dozier:
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/genevievedozier
Website: https://warpaintconsulting.com/
Connect with Host Kristen Rocco
On Substack: kristenrocco.substack.com
On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristenrocco
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You might be asking yourself the question that haunts so many of us: “Is this it?” You’ve checked all the boxes. You have the title, the stability, and the resume. But internally, there is a restless voice asking if you are meant to grind this out for another 20 years, or if there is something more you’re meant for. The problem is, the idea of burning it all down and starting over feels terrifying. So we do nothing. We stay stuck in the safety of the known because the unknown feels reckless. Genevieve Dozier is here to prove that you don’t have to choose between two fulfilling choices. Genevieve is a Fintech leader who refused to accept the binary choice of "Corporate Executive" OR "Creative Entrepreneur." Instead, she built a Portfolio Career, simultaneously climbing the ladder at major financial institutions like BB&T and Fiserv while building her own business, Warpaint Consulting. In this episode, Genevieve challenges the "What if?" anxiety with a powerful new question: "Why not?" Why not build an "insurance policy" for your career? Learn how a side business can be more than a passion project; it can be a safety net against layoffs and corporate volatility.Why not be a C-Suite leader and a creative entrepreneur? Discover how to write books, speak on stages, and consult without losing your status as a respected executive.Why not start right now, exactly where you are? See why you don’t need to wait for the "perfect time." Genevieve wrote her book on airplane tray tables while traveling for work, proving that boldness happens in the margins of your busy life.This episode has it all: Genevieve challenges conventional career wisdom, normalizes that it's okay to step in and out of a career, and shares exactly why it's important to build a portfolio career that serves you. She was able to become a portfolio career trailblazer because she sought out mentors and advice that opened her mind to what was possible. Now, she’s paying it forward to be that example for you. Join the Bold Moves Community Genevieve proves you don’t have to choose between your corporate career and your creative soul. Over on Substack, we’re exploring exactly how to make your 'something more' possible. Join the community: kristenrocco.substack.com Connect with Guest Genevieve Dozier: On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/genevievedozier Website: https://warpaintconsulting.com/ Connect with Host Kristen Rocco On Substack: kristenrocco.substack.com On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristenrocco Take the listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/hBBKkKFVfbfzCFREA