In honour of International Women’s Day, I’m excited to re-release a very special episode. Today, we dive into an inspiring career journey with Clare Fuller. Starting as a hospice nurse and advancing through the healthcare system, she earned her master’s degree at 50, launched her own business, and created a podcast about advanced care planning that provided space for a fellow nurse who was dying.

Despite my initial nervousness, this conversation left me feeling surprisingly calm and enlightened. Please take care while listening.

This episode also marks a special moment for me—Clare was the first woman I had on the podcast. We spoke about the immense successes of her career, but what stood out to me was how she balanced it all around her children. Upon first editing the conversation, I didn’t fully acknowledge the sacrifices she spoke about, but upon reflecting on my past conversations with both men and women, it became so clear to me: women are more likely to consider their families and children when making career decisions. This is such an important part of the conversation, and I’m grateful to Clare for sharing her story with me.

*This is a rerelease of one of my favourite episodes in honour of International Women’s Day.*

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In this solo episode, I take you through my winding career journey—the dreams I had as a child, the expectations placed on me, and the moments of crisis that forced me to rethink everything. I share how I once believed teaching was my calling, only to realize in university that it was the last thing I wanted to do—yet I stuck with it for three more years. I reflect on the bold declarations of my early 20s, swearing I’d never move back home, never be a teacher, never follow a predictable path… only to find myself doing exactly that.

From teaching to waiting tables in England, searching for creativity in job listings, and ultimately starting this podcast, I’ve learned that uncertainty and self-discovery are part of the process. And now? I’m happy—teaching, creating, and embracing the fact that change is always an option. If you’ve ever questioned your path, this episode is for you.

If you love real talk and inspiring stories, hit the follow and notification button and be part of this journey with me! Your support truly means the world. 💛

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Welcome back to Seasoned Professional! Today’s episode is a solo one—because, honestly, I ran out of edited episodes to post. Whether it’s time management, my editing speed, or just my less-than-perfect preparation for Season 2, here we are. And to be real, it feels like a bit of a failure.

But from the start, I promised to be honest with you. This podcast is about showing exactly what it takes to reach success—not just the highlights, but the struggles too. It’s what I love most about my conversations with guests: the raw, unfiltered highs and lows of their journeys.

So while this episode is just me, and while I don’t know exactly what next Sunday’s episode will look like, I do know there will be one. Because I’ve committed to seeing this through.

I hope you enjoy today’s solo chat, find something insightful, and maybe even feel inspired. And hopefully—fingers crossed—we’ll have a guest episode ready for next Sunday!

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