Stories

Simona swapped high-pressure corporate life in Bucharest for a family-friendly new role in the UK where she helps people find their own work-life balance. This is her story.

When Lucy Hipwood was offered a choice to leave, her decision was clear. Here’s how a volunteering opportunity turned into a new career, and why she’s feeling freer than she’s ever felt before.

From the outside Francesca Lando had a successful corporate career, but inside she knew her heart wasn’t in it. Here, she shares how she transitioned to a fulfilling creative path, while finding her tribe along the way.

Richard England wasn’t unhappy in his corporate role; he just longed to have his own business, selling his own designs and creations. Here, he shares how re-evaluating his finances offered surprising insights, and how it’s all working out a couple of years on.

After taking a career break, Sally Evans didn’t want to return to corporate life. Here, she shares how she built an award-winning business by starting small, and the support she’s had along the way.

James looked at the people higher up in his sector and didn’t want to be like them. So when a personal passion began to grow into a potential career path, he focused his efforts on retraining. Read how he found fulfilment in a new industry and the challenges he overcame.

Gaynor Humphrey loved her work, but resented being at the beck and call of the business. So, she took the opportunity to set up a new venture with a partner. After some financial bumps in the road, she's created a way of working that gives her the balance she craves.
Following multiple burnouts and a major illness, Maxine Bell knew that something needed to change. Here's how she reconnected with her artistic side and has crafted a bespoke work mix that combines her passions.
Keen to stay busy after losing her job, Lisa Richardson gave her a friend a hand at home. It was to be the beginning of a successful new career…
Tania shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and reinventing herself—twice—while balancing the demands of family life and her evolving career…
After 25 years as a global brand director in the pharmaceutical industry, Ian took on a franchise to start his own adult home care business. Here’s what he told us…
When her role as an in-house translator was threatened by AI, Charlotte followed her passion of becoming a teacher. Here’s what she told us…

Simona swapped high-pressure corporate life in Bucharest for a family-friendly new role in the UK where she helps people find their own work-life balance. This is her story.

When Lucy Hipwood was offered a choice to leave, her decision was clear. Here’s how a volunteering opportunity turned into a new career, and why she’s feeling freer than she’s ever felt before.

From the outside Francesca Lando had a successful corporate career, but inside she knew her heart wasn’t in it. Here, she shares how she transitioned to a fulfilling creative path, while finding her tribe along the way.

Richard England wasn’t unhappy in his corporate role; he just longed to have his own business, selling his own designs and creations. Here, he shares how re-evaluating his finances offered surprising insights, and how it’s all working out a couple of years on.

After taking a career break, Sally Evans didn’t want to return to corporate life. Here, she shares how she built an award-winning business by starting small, and the support she’s had along the way.

James looked at the people higher up in his sector and didn’t want to be like them. So when a personal passion began to grow into a potential career path, he focused his efforts on retraining. Read how he found fulfilment in a new industry and the challenges he overcame.

Gaynor Humphrey loved her work, but resented being at the beck and call of the business. So, she took the opportunity to set up a new venture with a partner. After some financial bumps in the road, she's created a way of working that gives her the balance she craves.
Following multiple burnouts and a major illness, Maxine Bell knew that something needed to change. Here's how she reconnected with her artistic side and has crafted a bespoke work mix that combines her passions.
Keen to stay busy after losing her job, Lisa Richardson gave her a friend a hand at home. It was to be the beginning of a successful new career…
Tania shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and reinventing herself—twice—while balancing the demands of family life and her evolving career…
After 25 years as a global brand director in the pharmaceutical industry, Ian took on a franchise to start his own adult home care business. Here’s what he told us…
When her role as an in-house translator was threatened by AI, Charlotte followed her passion of becoming a teacher. Here’s what she told us…