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“I'd talked about setting up on my own for years, but I was always too nervous to take the leap of faith.”

From Buyer to Design Collective Founder

Emily Mayne's trip to Australia introduced her to a new style of working that left her feeling driven and energised. So, she decided to launch her own business to enable her to carry on working in the same way. Here's how she navigated a steep learning curve to create a career on her own terms.

“I couldn't see anyone five years ahead of me whom I wanted to emulate.”

From Consultancy to Start-up

Sasha Maisel liked the variety and breadth of her role, but she was missing a sense of purpose. So, she set out to explore the idea of business for social good. Here's how she learned where she truly belongs, and how she managed her finances to make it a reality.

“I was living for the weekend, and spending too much money to make myself feel better during the week.”

From 9–5 to Freelance

Claire Sanders loved her work, but something about the context needed to change. So, instead of throwing the baby out with the bathwater, she made a simple sidestep. Here, she shares how getting real with her finances helped her create a career on her own terms.

“I always felt like a creative person, but was never confident enough to do something with it.”

From Retail to Pottery

Emma Low knew she wasn't cut out for the 9–5. So, boosted by a wave of support from her loved ones, she decided to take a much-loved hobby and turn it into a full-time pursuit. Here's how she made it happen.

“I felt trapped... Work was just a grind, and I knew there was something missing.”

From Corporate Sales to Start-up

Martin Lamberti's career was stifling his potential. So, he made the bold choice to strike out alone. Here, he shares his warts-'n'-all story of what it's taken to get his business off the ground, and why (despite the wrong turns) it's all been worth it.

“I woke up in the middle of another sleepless night... and I decided I couldn't go on the way I was living.”

From Fashion to Yoga

Lynsey Mckenzie felt burnt out, bullied, and unfulfilled. In trying to combat her stress, she was inspired to take a whole new direction. Here, she shares how coming home (in more ways than one) helped her find work that gives her balance and purpose.

“I was on holiday, and I had this overwhelming fear of returning home to my life as it was.”

From Aerospace Engineer to Investment Director

Not only did Candice Hampson have moral issues with the work she was doing, she also found it boring. So, she set out to make a change. Here's how she embraced not-knowing (and some inevitable ups and downs) to find the first job she's truly loved.

“I began to feel so anxious about going into work that I started to feel ill.”

From Teaching to Ceramics

Becky Mackenzie was trapped in her own belief that financial responsibility meant pursuing a conventional career path. But that meant ignoring a huge part of who she was. Here's how she got back in touch with what she loved (and what she knew deep down she needed to be doing).

“The thought of spending the rest of my days working on something that didn't mean anything to me started to feel like a dreary prospect.”

From IT to Travel

Steven Dillon's career was comfortable, progressing well, and earning him great money. But he lacked purpose. Here's how, with tenacity and patience, he's turned his previously outside-of-work passion into a business he loves.

“My partner asked me what I would do if I was not afraid. Spontaneously, I answered ‘I would quit my job’”.

From Education to Own Business

Myriam Hadnes' creativity was being stifled – she longed for a new challenge. So, she started to reach out to others to explore her options. After a few wrong turns, she's now created work that leaves her feeling energised and full of ideas. Here's how she did it.

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