Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E280｜Collagen, career pivots and can you have it all? With Kate Prince, founder of Ancient + Brave
There’s been an explosion in the popularity of collagen supplements over the past few years, and social media feeds are now full of posts from influencers bigging up the benefits.
If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’ll probably have turned to Google and come across a dizzying amount of information.
But there’s one woman who is determined to cut through the noise after founding Ancient + Brave, a company that has gone from being a kitchen table startup to the highest-scoring B Corp supplement brand in the UK with 100+ employees.
Kate Prince is proof of what can happen when you burn the boats and bet on yourself.
This episode is perfect for you if:
✅ You're stuck in a career that doesn't light you up
✅ You're dreaming of starting your own business but fear is holding you back
✅ You want to build a mission-driven company that creates real impact
✅ You're curious about the wellness industry and collagen supplements.
So, listen out for:
[00:42] How to embrace change and follow what truly excites you.
[04:03] Why you have to burn the boats.
[08:34] Why the measure of success is only down to you.
[10:50] Can you have it all?
[19:17] The wisdom of our ancestors for modern wellness.
[22:07] Why is everyone talking about collagen?
Hit play NOW and learn from one of the UK’s top B Corp founders about what it means to be resilient, brave, and why you only have to be better than the day before.
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