Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
E258｜Surviving the setbacks of a rollercoaster career and breaking into broadcasting against the odds
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Imagine growing up on a council estate in Manchester, attending a school ranked one of the worst in the UK, with parents who fled their home country to build a new life.
From this unlikely starting point, Claire Hoang was encouraged by a teacher to pursue her dream of working in TV, and against the odds, Claire worked her way up to a role as a social media specialist at ITV Studios via the BBC, Dentsu Aegis and Thomas Cook Airlines.
She’s here to share the rollercoaster ride that saw her face redundancies, contracts ending unexpectedly and taking time out for maternity leave. It’s a story of how challenges can become opportunities and how a £40 face cream saved the day.
Tune in to hear:
[00:21] Dive into the twists and turns of Claire’s rollercoaster career journey.
[01:14] Discover how Claire pursued her dream career against the odd
[02:15] Claire’s top strategies to stay prepared for unexpected redundancy.
[04:52] Why hitting the restart button could be the best career move.
[06:59] Hear the powerful takeaway that Claire carries with her.
[08:20] The motto that keeps Claire driven and inspired every day.
Hit play now and prepare to be inspired! ▶️▶️▶️
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