THE SLOW DOWN

THE SLOW DOWN
Podcast Description
Your time to define success for yourself in our 'growth at all costs' capitalist culture - with a little inspiration from others.
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The podcast explores themes of personal identity, cultural commentary, and career renegotiation, featuring episodes on topics like the impact of burnout, the role of community in personal growth, and the effects of capitalism on mental health, with specific discussions on the Great Resignation and the balance between work and wellness.

Your time to define success for yourself in our ‘growth at all costs’ capitalist culture – with a little inspiration from others.
Chrissy Rutherford is a writer, consultant and mental wellness advocate. She was a digital editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for 9 years, from 2011-2020, in New York City- spearheading the magazine’s instagram account – which got over 4 million followers under her influence- along with writing fashion and celebrity articles, styling, producing and hosting their Youtube series Heel Hunters. Since departing Harpers, Chrissy is now a writer and digital content creator working with brands like J Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, DeBeers and American Express . She has a newsletter called FWD JOY which is dedicated to the journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment.
In this episode we cover:
What it took to get an Editor’s job at Harper’s
And what it took to leave
Living with your parents as an adult
Pulled back from digital activism after going 5.4m+ viral on a post
The joys of being 39 and single
Why you should move around in your career
Mentions:
A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle
Notes from the Universe (app)
Clueless (1995) directed by Amy Heckerling
The Places That Scare You – Pema Chodron
Links:
https://chrissyrutherford.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrissyford

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