A Brilliant Gamble

Life moves quickly. If we are not careful, time slips by, and before long, we may realize we never pursued our dreams. That’s why Will and Jessica Sueiro created WorldTowning – a slow-traveling way of life for the curious and adventuresome, for lovers of the world, for those who desire to experience life to the fullest. Driven by a desire to expand their view of the world, enhance their knowledge of a region and establish lasting community ties – anywhere around the globe, I know you'll love this episode from the ABG archive!

I remember telling the careers advisor at school that I wanted to be a journalist... she laughed and said, "You'd better have something to fall back on!" How many of us have dreamt of being a professional artiste? Writer, painter, poet, photographer, needle-felter? Such careers are often perceived as unrealistic dreams - perhaps a hobby at best, or something to save to do during retirement when there’s cash in the bank and we’ve earned the right to do something we love every day. 

You won’t be surprised that I don’t think you should have to wait until retirement to do something you love. I did become a journalist (despite it being an apparent miracle) and other real people are out there making movies we watch, writing the novels we read and drawing for a living. 

One of those 'other people' is the hugely successful Tom McLaughlin, children’s author and illustrator. If you dream of 'one day being a writer' - or if you already have a writing project in progress - you’ll love listening to Tom talk through his creative process and how he dealt with rejection, doubts and fears that he was wasting his time, before he got his break. And even if you don’t think you have a book in you, you’ll enjoy hearing how Tom sees the world, where he finds inspiration and how he’s turned the potential disadvantage of dyslexia into a superpower.

I remember telling the careers advisor at school that I wanted to be a journalist... she laughed and said, "You'd better have something to fall back on!" How many of us have dreamt of being a professional artiste? Writer, painter, poet, photographer, needle-felter? Such careers are often perceived as unrealistic dreams - perhaps a hobby at best, or something to save to do during retirement when there’s cash in the bank and we’ve earned the right to do something we love every day. 

You won’t be surprised that I don’t think you should have to wait until retirement to do something you love. I did become a journalist (despite it being an apparent miracle) and other real people are out there making movies we watch, writing the novels we read and drawing for a living. 

One of those 'other people' is the hugely successful Tom McLaughlin, children’s author and illustrator. If you dream of 'one day being a writer' - or if you already have a writing project in progress - you’ll love listening to Tom talk through his creative process and how he dealt with rejection, doubts and fears that he was wasting his time, before he got his break. And even if you don’t think you have a book in you, you’ll enjoy hearing how Tom sees the world, where he finds inspiration and how he’s turned the potential disadvantage of dyslexia into a superpower.

When you make a change, especially a big disruptive one, everything that kept you stable and safe is thrown in to the air! This can be hugely liberating. What held you back is gone and the future is full of adventure, opportunities and new stories to write. But it can also be unsettling, disorientating and fear-inducing.

That's when having a strong team around you really comes into it its own. Join me as I speak to Elizabeth Dunne, Co-Founder of Two Desks Limited, a creative support agency. We have a really good laugh and talk about what success looks like when you're a very small company, Belly of the Whale moments, letting people help you and work-life balance.

When you make a change, especially a big disruptive one, everything that kept you stable and safe is thrown in to the air! This can be hugely liberating. What held you back is gone and the future is full of adventure, opportunities and new stories to write. But it can also be unsettling, disorientating and fear-inducing.

That's when having a strong team around you really comes into it its own. Join me as I speak to Elizabeth Dunne, Co-Founder of Two Desks Limited, a creative support agency. We have a really good laugh and talk about what success looks like when you're a very small company, Belly of the Whale moments, letting people help you and work-life balance.

Sometimes you need the support of other people, strangers even, to make your dreams a reality. Other people who’ve gone before you, who know the pitfalls and who have sage advice to help you on your way. What does work life balance look life when it has to work for you, your partner, your kids and whoever else is in your heart? This week I speak to Jason Jenkins of An Epic Education to discuss just that!

Sometimes you need the support of other people, strangers even, to make your dreams a reality. Other people who’ve gone before you, who know the pitfalls and who have sage advice to help you on your way. What does work life balance look life when it has to work for you, your partner, your kids and whoever else is in your heart? This week I speak to Jason Jenkins of An Epic Education to discuss just that!

Many people talk about leaving their corporate job to start their own business. This idea is very appealing, of course. Imagine it - no boss to tell you what to do. No working hours dictated by the employer. No office politics. No commute.

But when you’ve been brought up with a more conventional idea about what “success” looks like, it can be hard to let go of the security and status that a big corporate job brings. That's why I'm so excited to talk to today's guest, Susan Gafsen, Co-Founder and Director of Pep & Lekker Natural Foods.

Many people talk about leaving their corporate job to start their own business. This idea is very appealing, of course. Imagine it - no boss to tell you what to do. No working hours dictated by the employer. No office politics. No commute.

But when you’ve been brought up with a more conventional idea about what “success” looks like, it can be hard to let go of the security and status that a big corporate job brings. That's why I'm so excited to talk to today's guest, Susan Gafsen, Co-Founder and Director of Pep & Lekker Natural Foods.

Why is there never enough TIME?! I was positive that changing our lifestyle would mean I’d create more time each day. WRONG. In my search for more work life balance, I’m willing to try anything - which is why I was so keen to talk to today’s guest, Mike Smutka. Mike is Co-Founder and CEO of Buckets.co, a collaborative project management platform that helps you get organised and stay organised.