Tess Vigeland

Tess Vigeland is a former public radio host and journalist.

She worked for 11 years as the host of Marketplace Money on NPR before unexpectedly quitting her job without a backup plan.

This experience inspired her to write Tess Vigeland's book "Leap," which explores the emotions and challenges of making a major career change.

Vigeland's background in broadcasting and finance lends credibility to her insights on work identity and career transitions.

After leaving public radio, she has pursued freelance journalism and writing.

Vigeland's storytelling abilities and radio experience are evident in her writing style, which many readers found engaging and conversational.