{"id":44349,"date":"2025-09-16T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/?p=44349"},"modified":"2025-09-16T11:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:45:41","slug":"real-money-real-experts-gamekraft-jacquie-carroll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/news-and-publications\/blog\/real-money-real-experts-gamekraft-jacquie-carroll\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Money, Real Experts: Preparing to Pivot: Career Lessons with Jacquie Carroll, AFC\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"44349\" class=\"elementor elementor-44349\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a666f42 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"58376\" data-id=\"5a666f42\" 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education and HR to financial counseling and now launching her own legacy project,\u00a0<b>GameKraft<\/b>, a financial education game designed to help people learn in engaging, accessible ways.<\/p><p>Together, they explore:<\/p><ol><li>Why pivots\u2014both planned and unexpected\u2014are essential to personal and professional growth.<\/li><li>How AFCs can prepare clients for an ever-changing workforce.<\/li><li>The importance of leaning into community, mentorship, and side hustles.<\/li><li>Why success isn\u2019t about a straight path, but about being ready when preparation meets opportunity.<\/li><\/ol><p>Whether you\u2019re considering a career change, supporting clients through transitions, or just need inspiration to embrace the unexpected, this conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways.<\/p><p><b>Show Notes:\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>2:15 Jacquie\u2019s Early Career<\/p><p>6:40 Discovering Financial Counseling\u00a0<\/p><p>12:05 Embracing Career Pivots\u00a0<\/p><p>18:20 Building Community &amp; Connection\u00a0<\/p><p>24:45 The Birth of GameKraft\u00a0<\/p><p>32:10 Legacy &amp; Impact\u00a0<\/p><p>38:00 Jacquie&#8217;s 2 Cents<\/p><p><b>Show Note Links:<\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.femfounder.co\/blog\/leveling-up-how-jacquie-carroll-pivoted-from-consulting-to-gaming\">Learn more about Jacquie&#8217;s journey!<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacquiecarroll1\/\">Connect with Jacquie on Linkedin!<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamekraft.us\/\">Learn about GameKraft!<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneytalkbmo.com\/publications\">Jacquie&#8217;s favorite resources!<\/a><\/p><p>Want to get involved with AFCPE\u00ae?<br \/>Here are a few places to start:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/membership\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"5d7a72d2d3708ff60b15b280\">Become a Member<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afcpe.org\/education\/\" 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