The Art of the Portfolio Career

Join Women in Media for an inspiring evening exploring the rise of the portfolio career—where one job title is no longer enough, and blending multiple roles, skills, and creative outlets is the new normal. 

Hosted by: Women in Media, The Post Lounge and Orange Entertainment Co, you’ll hear from women who’ve made it work across recruitment, strategy, entrepreneurship, and creative industries—each offering real-life insight into how they’ve built careers on their own terms.

We’ll open with a keynote that demystifies what a portfolio career actually is, followed by a candid panel discussion featuring experts who’ve successfully navigated non-linear career paths. Confirmed speaker Patricia Powell-Hughes will share her perspective as a recruiter and career strategist, with other voices spanning finance, tech, and media.

Whether you’re curious about side hustles, ready to pivot, or just feeling stuck in a single-track career, this event is for you.

Cost: $20.

Please Note: This is an in-person event with limited capacity. Please only register if you can attend.

More About the Event

In today’s changing work landscape, more women are rethinking the traditional career ladder and designing portfolio careers—blending multiple roles, income streams and passions across industries. But what exactly is a portfolio career? And how do you build one that’s both sustainable and fulfilling?

This evening event is for anyone working in media or adjacent industries who is:

• Curious about side hustles, freelancing or career pivots
  
  
• Exploring more creative, flexible or purpose-driven work
  
  
• Looking to learn from women who’ve built careers outside the 9-to-5 mold

Through a mix of keynote and panel discussion, we’ll unpack:

• What a portfolio career actually is (beyond the buzzword)
  
  
• How to start building one—even if you’re still in a full-time role
  
  
• The financial realities and mindset shifts involved
  
  
• How to pitch yourself when your career doesn’t fit in a neat box
  
  

You’ll walk away with practical tips, real-life examples, and new connections with others asking the same questions about work, identity, and what comes next.