Queen of the Pivot 👑 I help people leverage their expertise to change to a new industry. Follow me for tips and ideas. DM me your questions!

The rules of work have changed. The linear career path is dead.

Whether you're an experienced executive feeling stuck in a "perfectly good job" or facing an unexpected transition, one thing is clear: you're craving something more meaningful than what you've been doing.

You've done everything right: 
• Climbed the corporate ladder 
• Built expertise others recognize 
• Achieved financial success

But now you're facing new realities: 
• Industry disruption and uncertainty 
• Concerns about ageism and relevance
• A growing desire for work that truly fulfills you

The problem? You're looking at 5-10 more years of traditional work, but the thought of spending that time in your current situation feels like serving a sentence. You don't know how to leverage your hard-earned experience to create your next chapter—whether that's a new industry, consulting, or something entirely different.

What if those final working years could be your most fulfilling? What if instead of counting down to retirement, you were energized by work that doesn't feel like work?

I've been there. I've successfully pivoted across multiple industries:  Teaching → Publishing → Mortgage → Entertainment → Entrepreneurship → Education

Each transition taught me that confidence is the key to a successful pivot—and confidence comes from having a clear strategy.

My mission: Help accomplished executives like you stop feeling stuck and start taking control of your professional future. No matter what changes are happening around you, you have more power than you realize.

Ready to explore what's possible? 
• Follow for insights on strategic career pivoting 
• DM me to discuss your specific situation 
• Let's turn your experience into your next opportunity

Your best chapter doesn't have to be behind you.

Andrea Wade, MBA

Freelance Anchor Producer & Writer

Global Citizen

Role Highlights include:
•	Produced panels for Global Citizen NOW, a two-day thought leadership summit spotlighting global leaders in public policy, private sector, media, and activism.
•	Ideated storylines, scripted intros, crafted panel questions. Briefed moderators, guests on event day. Oversaw assigned segment AP, advising on element selection and creation.
•	Panels included a conversation with Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff, which was later featured during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Event Producer

Tata Consultancy Services

Role Highlights Include:
•	Co-created, managed editorial calendar for North America region.
•	Identified information gap and convinced TCS NA Chairman to launch quarterly town hall meetings, creating a new channel for employee engagement and dissemination of corporate knowledge.
•	Sourced, wrote, and edited content for range of internal communications channels -- including presentations, emails, newsletters, intranet -- impacting 30,000+ employees.

Internal Communications Manager

Role Highlights Include:
•	Promoted to copy editor within 8 months of initial hire. 
•	Expanded guest roster by finding and successfully pitching diverse analysts. 
•	Spearheaded creation of daily and special coverage segments, from concept to broadcast, as lead writer.

Writer/Producer, CNN Newsroom; Copy Editor (Alternate) 

MSNBC

Role Highlights Include:
•	Contributed to 38% ratings increase in key demographics for show by producing daily business news segments. Utilized knowledge of financial markets, earnings, and various industries to shape story angles in collaboration with colleagues at CNBC.
•	Consistently recognized for ability to create error-free, accurate copy as well as provide constructive feedback on colleagues’ work.

Segment Producer, "Morning Joe" and "Way too Early with Willie Geist"

Fox Business Network

Role Highlights Include:
•	Pitched, secured exclusive on-site interview to showcase grand opening of national retailer's entry into New York City market. 
•	Served as point person for breaking news.

Associate Producer, "The Opening Bell" and "Countdown to the Closing Bell"

National Basketball Association

Role Highlights Include: 
•	Spearheaded highly successful stop on 2006 NBA Jam Van tour in Harlem, NY, transitioning long-standing city event to a new site in NYC.  
•	Contributed to first-ever sellout of NBA fan festival in 2006; $200K revenue surplus in 2007. Wrote promotional copy for marketing materials, including brochures, web site, print/TV ads. Served as onsite event contact for local media and NBA teams.

Staff Assistant, Marketing, Events & Attractions

Writer | Editor | Collaborative Communicator | Helping your message meet the moment

Energized by good conversation and fueled by curiosity, I rely on authenticity to engage and connect with others. From creating scripts for live TV to drafting corporate communications, I excel at quickly evaluating multiple sources of information, deciphering what’s critical for my audience, and using my journalistic lens to craft clear and compelling content. 

I simplify the complex, communicate across systems as well as up and down organizations – and I do all of the above under pressure, deadlines, and in highly charged situations.

I am a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina, home of the six-time NCAA champion Tar Heels basketball team. In addition to hoops, I am also a very big fan of tacos. Will write/produce for UNC tix and guac --> contact me at elaine.walker@outlook.com.🏀🥑🌮

Specialties
•	Writing
•	Copy Editing
•	Storytelling
•	Journalism
•	Content Creation | Production
•	Project Management
•	Content Planning
•	Relationship Building

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