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.
Career Interrupted
E251 | Growing a YouTube Channel as a Creative Maker
Whether you're a knitting ninja or a paintbrush prodigy, YouTube is THE place to share your creativity! But how do you turn your creative skills into a thriving channel? 🧶✨
Meet Anya Johnson, a crochet queen building a YouTube channel to supplement her income while she makes time to look after her grandchild.
From her colourful ‘Granie’ Squares to her cosy, rainbow-bright Confidence Cardigan, Anya’s channel is a go-to for vibrant inspiration and crafty know-how. But she’s not just sharing her art – she’s building a business and creating a community. 🚀
And having proved that she can master YouTube, Anya has taken on tech challenge after tech challenge by launching her own crochet course and self-publishing a book on Amazon (whoop!).
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:28] The power of YouTube for creative crafters and makers.
[06:06] Do this to get comfortable on camera.
[07:41] Self-publishing on Amazon.
[08:30] Creating a fun Confidence Cardigan.
[09:44] The Sunflower Effect.
[20;39] How to make Shorts work for YOU.
So, if you’re still procrastinating about starting a YouTube channel and want to follow in Anya’s creative footsteps, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️
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