It Was Never a Reinvention, It Was an Evolution with Karen Castillo-Paff
Mon Jan 26 2026
In this episode of SheEO with Sophie, Karen Castillo-Paff shares her journey of evolving in her career and life not starting over, but building on her experiences. From her background in journalism to navigating high-pressure corporate roles, Karen reveals how storytelling, networking, and understanding your core values shape not just your career, but your identity.
💡 Key Insights from This Episode:
Evolution doesn’t mean starting over—it means growing with intention
Storytelling is a vital skill that connects people personally and professionally
Patience is essential during career transitions
Networking can open doors to opportunities you didn’t see coming
True leadership shines in high-pressure moments
Asking the right questions is more powerful than having all the answers
Vision boards can help turn goals into reality
It’s okay to feel lost, emotional, or uncertain while evolving
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, searching for your identity, or looking to level up your leadership, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.
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In this episode of SheEO with Sophie, Karen Castillo-Paff shares her journey of evolving in her career and life not starting over, but building on her experiences. From her background in journalism to navigating high-pressure corporate roles, Karen reveals how storytelling, networking, and understanding your core values shape not just your career, but your identity. 💡 Key Insights from This Episode: Evolution doesn’t mean starting over—it means growing with intention Storytelling is a vital skill that connects people personally and professionally Patience is essential during career transitions Networking can open doors to opportunities you didn’t see coming True leadership shines in high-pressure moments Asking the right questions is more powerful than having all the answers Vision boards can help turn goals into reality It’s okay to feel lost, emotional, or uncertain while evolving Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, searching for your identity, or looking to level up your leadership, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. 📌 Subscribe for More: 👉 Subscribe to SheEO with Sophie for weekly episodes on leadership development, career growth, entrepreneurship, and executive mindset coaching. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sheeo-club Instagram: @TheSheeoClub 📱 Follow Karen Castillo-Paff:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencastillopaff/