The Escape Artists

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The Escape Artists

Welcome to The Escape Artists. Brought to you by Escape the City  https://www.escapethecity.org who are on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. They’ll be sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys. Because life’s too short to do work that doesn’t matter to you. And doing something different is possible.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 09/05/2022

    Alastair Humphreys | A career journey from teaching to professional adventuring

    Our final guest on this series of The Escape Artists podcast is Alastair Humphreys, professional adventurer, author, and motivational speaker. From cycling around the world to an early foray into teaching, Alastair soon realised that making his passion into a career was possible.  Alastair shares his lessons of accepting that change is not failing, the risk of eternal restfulness, and finding ways of bringing adventure into everyday life.  We really hope you enjoy our chat with Alastair, we’d love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful!  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. 02/05/2022

    Meera Moynihan | A career journey from corporate consulting to a teacher retraining charity

    The next guest to join Dom and Skye is Meera Moynihan, corporate Escapee and Director of Operations at education start-up Now Teach. Meera’s journey began in the world of corporate consulting, followed by a move into government where she ran as a member of parliament, and to where she is today – helping others pursue a more meaningful career through teaching. Meera talks about the value of enjoying the work you do and being proud of the organisation you work for. It’s a thought-provoking listen, packed with inspiration and ideas for using skills and knowledge learnt in previous roles and applying them to a purposeful mission. Now Teach is a charity that finds and supports career changers in teaching. They partner with schools, universities and training providers, support career changers and connect them with a strong professional network to amplify impact and accelerate progress. Find out more here. We really hope you enjoy our chat with Meera, we’d love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful!  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  3. 25/04/2022

    Ben Keene | A career journey from a remote Fijian island to co-founder of Rebel Book Club

    For the fourth episode of The Escape Artists, Skye and Dom were joined by the wonderfully inspiring Ben Keene, co-founder of Rebel Book Club. From an island in Fiji, to the English West Country, via the beaches of West Africa, Ben has spent the last 20 years exploring how to make a positive impact through building startups, communities, and adventures. Find out more about Rebel Book Club here We really hope you enjoy our chat with Ben, we’d love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful!  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  4. 18/04/2022

    Alex Stephany | A career journey from law to crowdfunding tech for homeless people

    For the third episode of The Escape Artists we’re delighted to welcome Alex Stephany, co-founder and CEO of tech-for-good organisation Beam. Alex’s career journey took him from dipping his toe into the law world to a realisation that generating ideas was where his strengths lay. The twists and turns of his unique path led him to an idea that has since changed the lives of hundreds of homeless people.  Alex cites the importance of getting in touch with people that may be able to offer up advice and support, meeting groups with similar interests and generally being open-minded to possibilities that arise. Beam is the world’s first crowdfunding platform that helps people from disadvantaged backgrounds to train up and get into work.  Find out more about Beam: beam.org Follow them on Instagram: @wearebeam We really hope you enjoy our chat with Alex, we’d love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful!  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  5. 10/04/2022

    Billie Quinlan | A career journey from startup tech to the science of sexual wellness

    In the second episode of The Escape Artists, Skye and Dom chat to Billie Quinlan, CEO and co-founder of sexual wellness app Ferly. Billie shares an insight into her unique career journey; her experience of the traditional attitude to work, finding her feet in startup cyber security, then having everything turned on its head and starting afresh. Billie’s advice for anyone looking to change their direction is tangible and accessible, small steps that don’t overwhelm and will inspire you on your own personal journey. Ferly uses cognitive behavioural therapy, the science of sex, guided meditations and more to help improve the sexual wellbeing of it’s users. Find out more and download the app at weareferly.com Follow them on Instagram: @weareferly and Twitter: @weareferly We really hope you enjoy our chat with Billie, we’d love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful!  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  6. Sarah Brown | A career journey to global education via 10 Downing Street & overcoming fears of public speaking

    04/04/2022

    Sarah Brown | A career journey to global education via 10 Downing Street & overcoming fears of public speaking

    Our first guest on The Escape Artists is Sarah Brown. Starting out in PR with a passion for politics and campaigning, Sarah’s career journey has given her an amazing wealth of experience — from passionately advocating for global education and health, to a unique insight into the inner workings of Number 10. Listen now to hear more.  The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We’re sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. https://www.escapethecity.org/  https://theirworld.org/ https://gordonandsarahbrown.com/sarah-brown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  7. Trailer: Welcome to The Escape Artists

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Trailer: Welcome to The Escape Artists

    Here at Escape The City, we’re on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. Each week we’ll be sharing inspiring conversations with people who have taken bold action towards a meaningful, purpose-driven life they truly want. The Escape Artists podcast was born out of a desire to share the stories that have inspired us along the way. We want to provide you with the inspiration to help you realise your true calling, to do something different and to do something you love. If The Escape Artists has got you thinking about what else is out there, wondering how you can shape your future or take a leap of faith into the unknown, visit https://www.escapethecity.org for roles, resources, events and more to guide your journey towards a life with more meaning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

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Welcome to The Escape Artists. Brought to you by Escape the City  https://www.escapethecity.org who are on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. They’ll be sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys. Because life’s too short to do work that doesn’t matter to you. And doing something different is possible.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Episodes
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