46: Tess Vigeland: Leap to the Life You Really Want

The Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz

In this episode, Tess Vigeland discusses having her dream job and leaving it, being an anchor for NPR’s Marketplace and Marketplace Money, the importance of enjoying your job, when it's right time to leap and her new book, LEAP.

“You have one time on this earth. Making your career what it's 'supposed' to look like is a waste of time. You need to do what's best for you and what will bring you some element of joy in your life.”– Tess Vigeland

About Tess Vigeland

Tess Vigeland is a veteran journalist, and a well-known voice to millions of American radio listeners. She is the CEO of Tess Vigeland Productions, a Los Angeles-based multi-media company. Tess spent 11 years as an anchor for public radio’s Marketplace, including six hosting the personal finance show Marketplace Money.

Her first book, titled “Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want” is due out August 25, 2015, from Random House Harmony. When she’s not locked away writing, Tess can be heard as a backup anchor for NPR’s All Things Considered, as well as KCRW’s To The Point and KPCC’s Take Two in Los Angeles. She also serves as a professional emcee, speaker, panel moderator, and interviewer for conferences and other events. Tess also writes for The New York Times and The Guardian, among numerous other publications.

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Tess Vigeland's Life Purpose

• To shine light on issues and problems that are experienced by real people.

Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments

• As a radio host, Tess Vigeland has voiced the experiences of underprivileged communities along with advising audiences about finance.

Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose

• Leaving her job at Marketplace. Her experience of not feeling fully satisfied with the job is the basis of her new book, "Leap", in which she chronicles her journey post-hosting career.
• Tess traveled to Peru with her father and witnessed poverty like she has never seen. The trip inspired her to travel more and want to tell stories for people whose stories aren't being told.

Spiritual Belief

• Does not believe in God or in the universe telling her to do things.
• However, Tess feels like she is being guided by something to her next steps.

Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice

• Taking a daily walk
• Setting aside time that's just for you

Tess Vigeland's Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth

"You don't have to live your life the way you think you should, the way you've been taught, the way you think others expect of you, the way you've expected of yourself. You can change it up and it will be okay. You will find a whole new world opening up for you."

Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode

• Tess Vigeland's website
  • Her book "Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want" is available from every retailer.
• Tess Vigeland's Facebook
• Tess Vigeland's Twitter
• Tess Vigeland's Instagram

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