E257｜Can you run a small business AND still crush it in a corporate career?

Ever feel like balancing your career, family, and dreams of starting your own business is impossible? And after struggling to juggle a corporate job with small kids, Erika Robinson made a bold move – she waved her job goodbye to corporate life and launched her own business. But just months after opening Picnic, her children’s play centre, the pandemic hit. 😳Fast forward, and not only is Erika running a successful and growing business, but she's also back in the corporate world, thr...

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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.