Life’s most meaningful journeys are rarely straightforward – just ask Annie Ridout.
In a story familiar to many women, Annie decided to have a baby and promptly found herself forced out of her job.
But after having two more children and vowing never to be beholden to anyone who could pull the rug from under her again, Annie has pivoted and diversified so she could commit to a career built around her passion for the written word while raising her kids.
Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
In this episode, Annie is refreshingly honest about the ups and downs she’s experienced as she’s carved out a career as a journalist, author and poet, created online courses, navigated the pandemic, dealt with burnout, and homeschooled her neurodivergent child.
You’ll hear how we can all spiral into negative patterns of thought and what you can do to flip the switch when the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) come marching in. And don’t take your AirPods out until you’ve heard Annie’s beautiful poem. It’s bound to brighten up your day.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:42] Designing a career that works around your life.
[05:30] The impact of career interruptions on women.
[08:27] Dealing with perceived failure.
[12:04] Dealing with the logistics of having a child at home.
[15:36] Challenging your perception of a situation.
[20:56] Annie’s core lesson from her experiences.
[23:36] Seeing challenges as opportunities and taking positive action.
[26:28] Cheer up your day with Annie’s poem.
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