The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next

The way we work is changing—and it’s not going back. In this episode, we sit down with Brea Starmer, founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, to break down the rise of blended teams, where full-time employees work alongside independent experts. They explore why women are leaving rigid career structures, how AI is widening skills gaps, and what companies must do to build flexible, high-performing teams for the future of work. You’ll learn: Why blended teams are becoming the new standard How flexible work can still support growth and stability What leaders need to rethink in the AI era Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: Guest Resources: Lions & Tigers website: Workforce Reimagined Research: Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: Take an online course: Get your personalized salary report: Sponsors Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. Open a Found account for FREE at found.com. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next is an episode from The Career Contessa Podcast by Lauren McGoodwin.

This episode is 00:33:13 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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