In this episode I speak to Claire Taylor Foster, who shares her remarkable journey through various careers, including retail, advertising, therapy, and interior design, before establishing her successful copywriting business, Raspberry Flamingo. Claire discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including a life-altering accident that forced her to reevaluate her path. Throughout the conversation, Claire's willingness to take every opportunity and to be adaptable speaks a very clear message - follow one's passion, ultimately leading to personal growth and fulfillment.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tales of an Entrepreneur

01:23 Claire's Diverse Career Journey

07:40 Challenges in the Corporate World

11:27 Transitioning to Therapy and Personal Growth

16:53 Training and Development in New Ventures

17:24 Finding Purpose Through Adversity

19:53 Life-Changing Injuries and Their Impact

22:44 Reinventing Career Paths

25:22 Resilience and Adaptability in Business

27:49 Embracing Individuality in Business Practices

32:27 Personal Growth and Self-Acceptance

35:39 The Power of Letting Go

My guest for this episode is Stuart Wright, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach. Stuart shares his journey of starting and selling multiple businesses, the challenges he faced, and the crossroads moments that shaped his career.

Stuart highlights how crucial it is to spot business opportunities, the perks of having a coach, and what he learnt from a big contract in those early years of running a business.

Throughout our chat, he talks about the importance of being resilient in business, the role personal values play, and the need for always learning new things. He wraps things up with some powerful advice that self-growth should come before just focusing on the business side of things.

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Chapters

00:16 Introduction

01:17 Stuart Wright's Business Evolution

07:16 The Transition to Coaching

12:11 Crossroad Moments in Business

17:15 Lessons from Major Contracts

21:22 The Essence of Resilience in Business

24:01 Values That Drive Success

27:11 The Importance of Personal Development

33:17 Shifting Beliefs and Values

38:02 Final Thoughts: Work on Yourself

In this episode I chat to Sam Parker, a Thermomix advisor, who shares her unique journey from consumer research to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Sam discusses life when she lived in Australia, her many freelance jobs, and how the pandemic led her to discover the Thermomix. There have been many pivotal moments in Sams life which have propelled her personal growth and given her authenticity in her business journey. Sam's story is a testament to resilience and the power of following one's passion.

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Chapters

00:16 Introduction to Tales of an Entrepreneur

01:36 Discovering the Thermomix

04:38 Sam's Journey into Entrepreneurship

09:33 Life Lessons from Australia

14:35 The Impact of the pandemic on Business

18:03 Building a Community as a Thermomix Advisor

23:04 Resilience and Self-Discovery

26:10 Final Thoughts and Advice