From Accountant to Fair Trade Entrepreneur “I didn't like the way 'normal' businesses were run... which just made me miserable.”
From Teaching to Climate Change “While there were many aspects of the job that I enjoyed, I needed more of a challenge.”
From Corporate Suits to Cotton Pyjamas “I'd become disillusioned with the corporate work environment. I knew I needed to make the jump.”
From Spreadsheets to Healthy Drinks “When you make such a big change, things are always going to go wrong. That's just part of it.”
From Fabrics to Brands and Blogs “I've never felt happy with the jobs I've had, so I figured the issue was probably me.”
From Marketing to Health and Wellness “I was feeling disillusioned. I've always been hardworking and driven. But... there was no room for progression.”
From Journalism to Property “It was the only career I'd ever known. It was a hard decision to leave.”
From Iconic Brand to Own Label “Life is for living. I'd always wanted to have my own business... so what was I waiting for?”
From Landscapes to Wagging Tails “I was good at my job, but I was exhausted. I barely saw my husband, let alone my friends. I had to take stock.”
From Engineering to E-commerce “I enjoyed the work... but there wasn't really anything creative about my role. This was the missing link for me.”
From Osteopathy to Elves “I decided that unless I gave it a go, I would always wonder what would have happened.”
From Teaching to PR “I didn't want to stay where I was just because it was the 'comfortable' option.”
From Communications to Brand Storytelling “Each night, I'd sit down at the computer and search for a job that didn't exist. It was soul destroying.”
