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Career Interrupted

Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.

Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.

And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.

But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?

If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.

Each episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.

Through these honest and engaging interviews, listeners gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.

Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.

Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.

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Career Interrupted

E248｜How do you build a business when you don’t want to be visible online?

August 07, 2024 • Joy Foster • Season 1 • Episode 248

⭐ Trigger warning: this episode touches on domestic abuse. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, head to TechPixies.com for details of organisations that can offer support.

How do you build a business when you can’t put your face or name online?

That was the reality for Mimi Glenn, who, having escaped domestic abuse, was found every time she was resettled and tried to go for a new job or re-establish her business.

Mimi realised she needed a business that wouldn't be disrupted if she needed to move.

And thanks to the skills she gained through her training at TechPixies, she now runs a thriving digital marketing consultancy business.

But when you can’t put your face or even your real name out into the world for fear of being found again, how do you engage with clients and build a reputable brand?

Here’s why you need to tune in
Mimi joins Joy for a brave discussion about the steps she took to protect her safety while running her business, how the TechPixies community has provided her with a safe, supportive space to reaffirm her skills, and how she’s structured her business. Plus, hear about the incredible charity Mimi is creating for those who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse and need help to set up their businesses safely online.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:44] How do you build a business without being visible online?

[06:41] How do you post on social media when you don’t want to be visible?

[10:21] How have you structured your business?

[14:09] If you’re working for free, do this.

[22:49} Always have a contract in place.

[26:30] The impact of TechPixies.

[31:01] Support Mimi’s charity for women looking for support after domestic abuse.

There’s so much to take away from this episode, so press play now and be inspired.
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