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Growing with Purpose Podcast: Love, Loss, and a Chocolate Factory with Danielle Krischik

Written by Small Giants Community | October 8, 2024
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On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Danielle Krischik, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Knight Agency

It’s no wonder that Danielle has a passion and a talent for storytelling, because her life has all of the trappings of a good story: joy and heartbreak, struggle and triumph. Danielle grew up in a house alive with love, family, and even a chocolate factory in the basement! But in a condensed amount of time, she lost all of the most important adults in her life, and was forced to grow up and take care of herself to survive. She moved from New York to Florida for college, got a job out of her internship, and has been building her career steadily ever since. 

Although she experienced heartbreak from a young age, Danielle exudes warmth and positivity, and she has made her story into one about growth and compassion.

Tune into this episode to hear Paul and Danielle discuss the importance of human connection in business, Danielle’s transformative work trip to Dubai, and why she roots for the villain in movies. 

 

Show Notes:

  • 5:13 - The power of purpose-driven storytelling
  • 9:35 - Life is like a box of chocolates
  • 24:40 - Human connection in business
  • 31:46 - "Do not aim for perfection"

 

Book that Inspired Danielle:
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein

 

Listen to Danielle's story below: