W-2s Are Dying. Entrepreneurs Are Winning | Lindsey Bell on What’s Next

22/07/2025 27 min

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]🎙 Lindsey Bell on Career Pivots, Purpose, and the Future of WorkIn this special “O Snap” episode of Just Press Record, Matt Zeigler sits down with Lindsey Bell to explore the messy, magical in-between of career pivots and how the future of work is being shaped by a new wave of entrepreneurs. Using a powerful clip from Hal Hershfield and Julia Carrion as a jumping-off point, they dive into the importance of adaptability, the test-and-learn mindset, and why mission and work are becoming inseparable in today’s labor market.🔑 Topics Covered:The real drivers of career change: desperation vs. discontentWhy career pivots are messy but transformativeHow testing and learning builds adaptability and resilienceThe explosion of entrepreneurialism among skilled workersWhy the W-2 job may be fading in relevanceHow identity and purpose shape the future of workThe economic implications of a more fragmented, resilient workforceThe growing importance of community in a decentralized work worldWhy the “1,000 true fans” model resonates in 2025Lessons from Lindsey’s TED Talk on career ownership⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Why Matt had to show Lindsey the Hal & Julia clip01:00 – The messy truth behind pivots and personal transformation04:11 – What Lindsey’s been up to since her last appearance05:10 – The Hal Hershfield & Julia Carrion clip07:14 – First reactions: the beauty and pain of career pivots09:00 – Why real change is triggered by pressure or exhaustion11:00 – Test and learn: the new model of career development12:00 – A seismic shift toward entrepreneurialism14:50 – The rise of skilled, mid-career entrepreneurs16:08 – Why traditional jobs are becoming less reliable18:34 – It's never been easier to build something new20:00 – Are we chasing "enough" instead of "more"?21:03 – Fragmentation as a defining economic force23:21 – Finding purpose and identity in the brands and communities we choose24:38 – The future of work is deeply personal and communal26:15 – Where to find Lindsey Bell and her TED Talk📌 Watch Lindsey’s TED Talk: "How to Take Ownership of Your Career"📬 Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]🔔 Subscribe to Cultish Creative for more deep dives into creativity, purpose, and the future of work.Let me know if you’d like to customize the intro tone or simplify the bullet points.

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