Defining Your North Star with Isaiah Deporto-Plick

Switching careers can be a stressful and daunting prospect for anyone who is looking to make a vocational change, but it can also be a source of inspiration and a catalyst for growth and for finding your life’s purpose. Today’s guest, Isaiah Deporto-Plick is no stranger to change, as he’s jumped between various industries to finally land on a path that is truly aligned with his purpose. Aside from holding a BA Degree in political science, an MBA, and a Doctorate in Law, Isaiah is also the Co-Founder of Fuerza Ventures – a firm that provides support to new startup founders of color – and a Legal Counsel at SSM, a woman and minority-owned boutique law firm that offers big-law-quality services. We begin our conversation with a journey through Isaiah’s childhood, including the stroke and subsequent cerebral palsy diagnosis that changed his life from birth. Then, Isaiah explains what he learned from growing up with a chronic disease, an alcoholic father, and a very supportive mother, and how those lessons still apply to his life today. We discuss what gave him the confidence to make multiple career pivots, how his most rewarding career pivot led him to finding his north star, why he’s passionate about helping other people find their true north and everything he’s learned from having to overcome one particular business challenge. If you are nervous about making a pivot and would like to let go of the fear, and if you’re still searching for your north star, then today’s conversation with Isaiah Deporto-Plick is exactly what you need!  

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Isaiah Deporto-Plick on LinkedIn
Isaiah Deporto-Plick on X 
Investing with Isaiah
Set Up a Meeting with Isaiah 
Fuerza Ventures 
SSM
Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram
Hubspot Podcast Network

Rate & Review:
If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you!