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 weekly 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, you'll 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
E272｜What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den? Eco-friendly cleaning pioneer Laura Harnett reveals all
If you think it’s too late to reinvent yourself and turn the seed of a business idea into something that can make an impact, Laura Harnett’s story is one for you.
After setting up Seep, an eco-friendly cleaning tools business that has sold (among other things) more than a million plastic-free, 100% compostable sponge scourers, Laura went on Dragons’ Den and won investment from the Dragons she came in to impress.
Now, this eco-conscious entrepreneur has a hotline to Deborah Meaden and Trinny Woodall that Laura is using to help her build an empire. 🔥
So tune in to hear:
✨ How finding a lump in her breast while in the shower one morning changed everything for Laura..
✨ Laura’s nerve-wracking Dragons' Den experience (and what you DON'T see on TV!).
✨ Some shocking stats about the gender gap in private equity investment and why we all need to support female-founded businesses.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:11] Receiving a life-changing diagnosis.
[04:01] Having a big idea and taking risks.
[05:47] What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den?
[09:44] The motto any entrepreneur needs to live by.
[11:10] Looking for investment? This stat might shock you.
[12:49] Don’t miss this awesome discount.
So press that play button and then hop onto Seep’s website to use your 20% discount code mentioned in the episode (valid until the end of April 2025).
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