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“I had no passion for what I was doing.”

From Hedge Funds to Ethical Food

Jenny Costa enjoyed her work, but there was something missing. Here, she shares how she overcame impatience, lack of funds and a slow growth curve to turn her fascination into a fulfilling career.

“I felt like I was being wasted.”

From Office Life to Weekend Retreats

Lizzie Fouracre had an exciting role. So, it wasn't easy to admit that, however good it looked from the outside, something was still missing. Here's how she found the courage to quit, to overcome her fear of failure, and to create a business that combines what she loves and what she's good at.

“I didn't think it was something I could do because I didn't know enough.”

From Business Analyst to Business Owner

Willow Hearne enjoyed her job, but as her family’s needs changed, so did her priorities. Faced with what seemed like an unrealistic set of criteria, she's reached out to her network, embraced being a beginner, and thrown herself into a new, more fulfilling way of working. This is her story.

“I wanted to create something that would have an impact on the world.”

From Project Management to Events

Georgie Nightingall was going through the motions in her old career. She knew she had more to offer. So, when an idea she'd tested started growing legs, she decided to go for it. Here's how she navigated imposter syndrome and financial risk to create a business she believes in.

“I was becoming increasingly tired and frustrated. My life was heading off course.”

From Teaching to Finance

Leigh Cavanagh's profession had changed and he was resenting it. So he decided to quit – with no backup plan. After a fruitless initial job search, here's how a neighbour, a Scout leader, and some retraining set him on a whole new path.

“It was just a job and I'd lost every passion for it.”

From Banker to Confectioner

Lavinia Davolio couldn't see herself in her career long term, but it wasn’t until the financial crisis hit that she decided to do something different. Here’s how she's launched her own business combining her trading floor savvy with her love of cooking.

“I didn't feel like I would ever really be successful at something I didn't genuinely care about.”

From Finance to Fire Hoses

Kresse Wesling enjoyed parts of her job, but her heart just wasn't in the work. Here's how she spent two years experimenting with alternative careers before co-founding an award-winning social enterprise.

“I used to wonder, ‘Is this it?’”

From Marketing to Social Enterprise

Louise Goulden had a well-respected job, but she wanted to find work she could feel proud of. Here's how she's learning to tame her 4 a.m. worries, manage her finances on a salary drop, and keep moving forward for a cause – and a career – she believes in.

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