Future Purpose

Future Purpose

The Playlist to Design a Career You Love

Jo Ann Streiff Herold

COMING SOON: NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Turn Up the Volume on Your Career with Future Purpose

Stuck in the same old work playlist? You're not alone. Too many talented professionals find themselves hitting repeat on unfulfilling jobs, playing the same track of feeling unhappy and undervalued year after year. But here's the thing—your career shouldn't sound like a broken record.

The real challenge? Most people struggle to identify which elements of a role will actually fuel their success and happiness. 

Throughout her career as an award-winning marketing leader for brands like Arby's, HoneyBaked Ham, and Interface, Jo Ann Herold has intentionally sought roles that amplify her creativity, purpose, and passion. Now in her latest book, Future Purpose: The Playlist to Design a Career You Love, she shares her career playbook and stories from her own journey—alongside candid conversations with dynamic leaders—creating a practical manual for readers to chart their own path to career fulfillment.

Through candid conversations with dynamic leaders and stories from her own journey, Herold shares a career design mixtape featuring:

  • Unexpected pivots in the corporate world
  • Leaps of faith to transition into a new industry 
  • Leveraging executive experience to start new companies
  • Adopting new technologies to broaden your skills

But this isn't your typical career advice book. Incorporating Herold’s love of music, each chapter comes with its own soundtrack, featuring hand-picked songs that dovetail with the key themes of that section, as well as reveal the stories behind some of Herold's favorite artists. 

With incredible insight from Herold herself as well as the industry’s most respected leaders, Future Purpose gives you the playbook for crafting a career that doesn't just pay the bills, but one that makes your heart sing. 

Let's face it—we spend at least a quarter of our lives at work. That's way too much time to be stuck listening to a song you hate. Order Future Purpose today and start creating a career that's music to your ears.

PRAISE & REVIEWS

“Jo Ann isn’t a theorist – she’s an accomplished, battle-tested thought leader offering honest wisdom, built on real experience. The world is getting unpredictable and her book is outlining a path for those who refuse to get steamrolled by change. Jo Ann’s stories are ones that will stick with you, stripping down complex ideas to their actionable, unforgettable essence. 

Whether you’re a seasoned executive looking to keep your momentum going, a marketer navigating digital transformation, or simply taking your first steps on a leadership journey, Future Purpose is an essential companion.”

Neil Hoyne, Chief Strategist, Google and author of Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers’ Hearts

 

Future Purpose is a testament to Jo Ann’s profound understanding of career fulfillment and her unique ability to inspire others to achieve their potential. This book promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to craft a career that resonates with their passion and purpose. Jo Ann is not just a marketing trailblazer; she’s a mentor, a visionary, and a beacon for professionals aspiring to harmonize success with personal fulfillment.”

Mike Popowski, Founder & CEO of Dagger

 

“Jo Ann delivers another must read book with Future Purpose! It doesn't matter if you are seventeen or seventy, there is something in this book for you and you will have a blast reading it. I loved the upbeat way that Jo Ann blends her own experiences and stories with lessons and music, not to mention the whole 'vibe' of the book is unique and fun. This is a career guide for the ages with a playlist to go with it. Would you expect anything less from someone who ‘lives on a smile?’”

Maggie DeCan, former President of The HoneyBaked Ham Company, former CEO of the Children’s Development Academy, and author of Humbled on Purpose

Release Date: May 20, 2025

Formats: Hardback, Paperback, Ebook

ISBN | 979-8-9859540-3-6 | 979-8-9859540-4-3

5.5 x 8.5 inches | 224 Pages