Please Turn Over

Journalist-turned-creative Guilia Magaldi shares her experience about leaving Italy, pursuing advertising and rising the ranks to becoming a creative director. 

Losing a job during the pandemic might have been one of the best things to have happened to Shravan. It pushed him to switch from architecture to UI/UX design. This self-taught designer’s got a tip or two for those itching to try new fields. So don’t wait for a pandemic to find your dream gig. Listen to episode 7 of the Please Turn Over podcast for a head start.

Bety was immersed in the world of science and study. As a dentist-turned-anatomy teacher, she often sought creative refuge in arts and crafts. What started as a hobby turned into a career when Bety began designing window displays. Saying yes to new opportunities, even in the face of imposter syndrome helped her take the next step and become an art director. Listen to her journey and it might just inspire you to give your hobbies a little more attention ;) 

We sometimes fall into the nasty habit of comparing our careers to those of our peers', especially when switching fields. But Ric Motti, a Brazilian lawyer-turned-creative director in London, had a refreshingly different approach. He asked himself if making big money or even becoming a partner at a law firm would make him happy. In short, he looked within. This healthy and uncomplicated approach helped him focus on his new chapter.

If you’ve invested nearly a decade in one career and have thoughts of switching, Ric is an example of someone who makes strategic, bold decisions and follows through fiercely. 

“Is it just a bad patch at work or am I, despite best efforts, knee-deep in the wrong career?”

I’d nurse these and other existential thoughts for months before switching streams. It’s something Keerthy experienced several times as he left engineering to become a sales rep, marketer, and eventually, an art director in New York.

If you’ve asked yourself this question in the dead of night by the light of your laptop, this episode is for you.

Inertia. It's one of the biggest obstacles to changing careers. It's something Frank Garcia, Creative Director at GOLIN, is only too familiar with. He worked in banking for 7 years where eventually became a VP and oversaw 54 branches. At 30, he decided to make the switch and begin again as an advertising student. If you think you're too old to switch careers and need a little inspiration to put a stop to your 'what ifs', listen on. And if you're in the industry, Frank's got some hot takes on award shows, coping with rejection and dubious paper salesmen.