“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstance they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.”
– George Bernard Shaw
Growing up on a council estate in Manchester and attending what was labelled the second-worst school in the country at the time didn’t stop Claire Hoang from dreaming big.
In fact, despite her parents, who arrived as refugees unable to speak English, angling for her to go after a steady job that paid the bills, Claire was encouraged by a teacher to try and break into TV – one of the most challenging professions in which to get a foot in the door.
So, how did Claire fare in going after her dream job, and what lessons did she learn along the way?
Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Discover the rollercoaster ride that landed Claire in her current role at ITV studios and how she’s navigated contracts ending, maternity leave and a number of redundancies. And learn how a £40 face cream meant she could to put food on the table. Because this episode is a reminder that challenges can put you on the path to dream opportunities – you just need the resilience to ride the wave.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:21] Learn about Claire’s rollercoaster career.
[01:14] Claire decides to follow her dream career despite the obstacles.
[02:15] How can you prepare financially for redundancy?
[04:52] Redundancy isn’t always a bad thing.
[06:59] What core lesson has Claire learned?
[08:20] What motto does Claire live by?
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