In this episode of Success Your Own Way, Angie Kalaytowicz reflects on her career journey, initially steering away from IT despite their parents' influence. She studied Medical Microbiology but pivoted to IT when job market challenges arose, starting with a role at Epic, where her scientific background proved valuable. Angie discusses her intense focus on career growth in her 20s, but over time, Angie’s perspective on success evolved. She began valuing personal roles and community over career achievements.

Angie emphasizes authenticity in professional interactions, learning to balance work and life while adapting to various environments and embracing challenges. Transitioning between industries, such as moving from IT operations at a large corporation to a smaller company, taught her the importance of curiosity, humility, and collaboration. She advocates for taking risks, seeking help, and learning on the job. Angie's advice includes choosing unfamiliar paths for growth, staying authentic, balancing financial stability, and embracing adaptability as keys to success. Angie’s journey highlights continuous learning, resilience, and personal authenticity as pathways to fulfillment.