The Path Less Chosen Pod

After battling Chronic Fatigue syndrome in bed for five years, Inder’s career path completely changed direction as he rebuilt his life in nutritional therapy and neuroscience. Inder’s career has turned personal adversity into purpose. 🌟

Chronic fatigue syndrome changed his life, but instead of giving up, he found healthy coping mechanisms and dedicated himself to helping others. His story inspires anyone looking to redefine their career path and make a real impact. 🧠

In this episode, Inder opens up about:

Thank you, Inder, for sharing your inspiring journey of resilience, reinvention, and making a difference. ❤️

From pretending to be a Komodo dragon to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Harry shares his whirlwind journey from science degree to stage and screen. 🐉

In this episode, Harry dives into:

Harry reminds us to treasure the small wins at the start and staying open-minded can lead to the most unexpected opportunities. 🌍

Tune in as he unpacks the highs and lows of creating a career in a field where 98% of actors are unemployed at any given time. 🎧 

Episode out now on all podcast platforms!

Meet Darath Khon, a powerlifting coach who left a stable biotech job to lift heavy, inspire others, and create educational content that’s taken the online fitness coaching world by storm. 💪

In this episode, we explore:

Darath’s journey proves that high-risk career path decisions can lead to rewarding results. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation, available now on your favorite podcast platform! 🚀

This week we’re excited to have passed the mic over to co-host Jamie, who I think it’s fair to say is on a Path Less Chosen.

Jamie never wanted to follow the standard Durham University corporate route, and since lockdown has worked incredibly hard to make a name for himself in the sports industry.

It really was fascinating to sit down with him and discuss how he has achieved so much at such a young age and in this episode, you can expect to learn:

Catch our conversation on your favourite podcast platform—we look forward to hearing what you think.

Meet Billy Leriff, lead of UK Indie-Rock band Two Weeks in Nashville, who reveals the grit behind growing a band, embracing luck, and why he believes the future of music lies with Bitcoin. 🎵

From balancing a hectic band lifestyle to running a studio to stay financially stable, Billy opens up about:

Catch our conversation on your favorite podcast platform to get an unfiltered look into the highs, lows, and realities of chasing your dreams in music. 🎧✨

Don’t forget to check out Two Weeks in Nashville on Instagram and connect with Billy for more information and behind-the-scenes of the band!

Meet Haneen Khan, a Sex and Intimacy Coach who had to break away from societal expectations, rebelling against her mother’s dreams of her being a lawyer and transitioned into helping people connect deeply with themselves. 🌟

In this episode, Haneen covers:

• Seeing sex as a catalyst for self-development 🔍

Catch our conversation on your favorite podcast platform! And check out @sexyandsilly on Instagram or Haneen’s LinkedIn for more info. 🌐✨

Meet James Bulbeck from IDG Security. Led by marrying his interests in travel and global affairs, James’ career path has landed him in some of the most dangerous places in the world. 🛡️

James is a strong advocate that if you enjoy something enough, then you should learn more about whether you can make it your career. Having this open mind has led him to the streets of Mogadishu instead of sitting behind a desk in HR. 🗡️ 

In this episode, James shares:

• What to do when a mortar strike hits 💥

Discover how James has transformed his love for global affairs into an eye opening career that allows him to see some incredible and terrifying things in equal measure. 

Listen now as he shares the thrill of creating a unique path in the security field. Episode out on your preferred podcast platform! 🎧

Meet Tristan Schroder, founder of Jozi Talent, who brings world-class experience from Nike to serve the biggest names in South African rugby and football. 🌍

After sending 25 applications just to land a role and spending nearly a decade learning the sports space with industry giants Nike, Tristan’s journey of transforming his side hustle into his full time step away from Nike is an unmissable listen. 🎧

In this episode, we explore:

• The art of building your network 💼

Catch our conversation on Tuesday on your favourite podcast platform to understand what it takes to be successful in the world of sports and talent management. ​​🚀

We would also recommend checking out @Jozitalent on Instagram and Tristan’s LinkedIn for more info!

Meet today’s incredible guest, Phil Kwok, the founder & CEO of EasyA who partners with the likes of Yale and Harvard to educate the world on blockchain and web3. 🌟 

Phil’s career path is simply remarkable and he joined us to share his insights into how anyone else might be able to do the same. 🔥

In this episode, we delve into:

• The creation of EasyA and Phil’s impact on tech education 📱

Explore how Phil Kwok's blend of intelligence, passion, and dedication forged a unique path that’s impacting the world of technology and education. Check out www.easya.io for more!

Episode out now on your preferred podcast platform! 🎧

Today’s guest, in collaboration with @thisisjumpstart, is Fatima, a Sales Development Representative for Thrust Carbon who pivoted from law and non-profit aspirations to thriving in sales. 🎯 

Fatima discusses her career evolution through diverse roles, from recruitment to tech, and why money is acceptable motivation.  In this episode, we also explore:

• How Jumpstart played a crucial role in her career path 📈

If you're interested in learning how to navigate through career uncertainties and find new opportunities, we would also recommend visiting https://www.jumpstart-uk.com/

Thanks to Fatima for her incredible story and to @thisisjumpstart for bringing us our second Jumpstarter guest! 🎤 

Episode out now on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧