Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Melissa Aarskaug to discuss her diverse roles, including VP in the gaming industry, podcaster, and master networker. Melissa shares her unique path through engineering, leadership insights, and the importance of authentic growth and resilience.

She gives real life advice on how to transform challenges into opportunities, she emphasizes the importance of starting each day with self-care and fostering an environment where team members can thrive. Tune in for practical advice on embracing mistakes, cultivating joy, and leading with authenticity.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:28 Melissa's Background and Education

03:45 Career Journey and Current Role

04:59 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

07:14 Leadership and Personal Growth

13:12 Creating Productive Joy

17:20 Challenges and Overcoming Bias

21:42 Podcast and Final Thoughts

25:10 Rapid Fire Questions

Becoming a Renaissance Woman with Melissa Aarskaug