Inside creative careers
Inside creative careers
Podcast Description
Welcome to Inside Creative Careers, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of creative professions and what it takes to transition into them in midlife. Hosted by Suzi, a journalist and podcast creator, each episode dives deep into a different creative role, uncovering the skills, challenges, and insider tips needed to make the leap into something new. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a creative field—or you’re ready to take the plunge into a new career—this is the show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers key topics related to career transformation in midlife, with specific focus areas on storytelling, community support, and women empowerment, exemplified by episodes like Hilary Salzman's transition from corporate marketing to creative storytelling, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's personal values with their professional path.
Welcome to Inside Creative Careers, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of creative professions and what it takes to transition into them in midlife. Hosted by Suzi, a journalist and podcast creator, each episode dives deep into a different creative role, uncovering the skills, challenges, and insider tips needed to make the leap into something new. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a creative field—or you’re ready to take the plunge into a new career—this is the show for you!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this conversation, Hilary Salzman shares her transformative journey from corporate marketing to becoming a business storyteller, author, and podcaster. She discusses the challenges she faced in her previous roles, the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the power of storytelling in empowering women, especially in midlife. Hilary emphasizes the significance of community support in the writing process and offers insights on how to rewrite one’s story and embrace the freedom that comes with pursuing one’s passions.
Takeaways
Hilary transitioned from corporate marketing to storytelling.
She focuses on empowering female-led small businesses.
The importance of aligning personal values with work.
Community support is crucial for authors.
Writing nonfiction is often a collaborative effort.
Repurposing content can lead to new opportunities.
Midlife is a time for personal reinvention.
Owning your story is essential for authenticity.
Flexibility in work allows for a fulfilling life.
Don’t overthink your career transitions. Embrace change.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Career Transformation
05:02 Finding Purpose in Storytelling
09:57 The Power of Community and Support
14:50 Rewriting Your Story in Midlife
19:50 Embracing Freedom and Flexibility in Work
This show was created as a pilot as part of a ‘podcast in a few hours’ project by Suzi at Story Publishing
Keywords
career transformation, storytelling, women empowerment, midlife change, business storytelling, podcasting, author journey, personal growth, community support, creative freedom
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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