Jourdan Hathaway grew up in a childhood of extreme poverty. Today she is the Chief Business Officer at General Assembly, a global ed-tech company.

On this episode, Jourdan shares a transparent and uplifting blueprint of how the things that could’ve held her back became her unfair advantage in all aspects of life, including but not limited to her career.

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1. The Hidden Power of Adversity:
   Why the struggles you have endured and overcome can become your greatest unfair advantage.
2. The Figureoutable Mindset:
   The creative ways Jourdan found to access Education and opportunities that seemed out of reach in her youth.
3. Decoupling Fulfillment from Achievement:
   How Jourdan learned after chasing milestone after milestone that true satisfaction comes from something deeper than just ticking off goals accomplished.
4. Project FLAT – Building Your Own Playbook:
   Jourdan’s strategy for leveling up her financial literacy (and confidence) when her job’s scope expanded to Chief Operations Officer.
5. Legacy Starts Now:
   Why your impact isn’t only about how you’ll be remembered, but about the way you show up for others every single day.

Jourdan credits her passion for marketing and human connection to the TV show Bewitched.  She actually thought being an “ad man” would guarantee her a safe, happy Family life filled with the trappings of a nice home, car, and wardrobe! Sometimes, inspiration really does strike in the most unusual places.

This episode is for founders, CEOs, and senior executives (and leaders) who have reached a level of success that looks impressive on the outside, but who privately wonder if the climb was supposed to feel more meaningful than this. If you’ve ever achieved the next milestone only to find the goalpost had already moved, this conversation will reframe how you lead, how you grow, and how you define fulfillment on your own terms.

Jourdan’s story teaches us that adversity is not a liability to overcome for the leaders willing to reframe it.  It is the most durable competitive advantage you will ever have. Her story is proof that the ability to contextualize hardship, stay resourceful under pressure, and lead with vulnerability is not taught in business school, it is developed in the moments that test you most. Here’s to your next belly laugh! 

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