Inside creative careers

Story Publishing

Welcome to Inside Creative Careers, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of creative professions and what it takes to transition into them in midlife. Hosted by Suzi, a journalist and podcast creator, each episode dives deep into a different creative role, uncovering the skills, challenges, and insider tips needed to make the leap into something new. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a creative field—or you’re ready to take the plunge into a new career—this is the show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Redefining Success: Hilary Salzman’s Journey from Corporate Marketing to Creative Storytelling

    12/12/2024

    Redefining Success: Hilary Salzman’s Journey from Corporate Marketing to Creative Storytelling

    In this conversation, Hilary Salzman shares her transformative journey from corporate marketing to becoming a business storyteller, author, and podcaster. She discusses the challenges she faced in her previous roles, the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the power of storytelling in empowering women, especially in midlife. Hilary emphasizes the significance of community support in the writing process and offers insights on how to rewrite one's story and embrace the freedom that comes with pursuing one's passions.Takeaways Hilary transitioned from corporate marketing to storytelling.She focuses on empowering female-led small businesses.The importance of aligning personal values with work.Community support is crucial for authors.Writing nonfiction is often a collaborative effort.Repurposing content can lead to new opportunities.Midlife is a time for personal reinvention.Owning your story is essential for authenticity.Flexibility in work allows for a fulfilling life.Don't overthink your career transitions. Embrace change. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Career Transformation05:02 Finding Purpose in Storytelling09:57 The Power of Community and Support14:50 Rewriting Your Story in Midlife19:50 Embracing Freedom and Flexibility in Work This show was created as a pilot as part of a 'podcast in a few hours' project by Suzi at Story Publishing Keywords career transformation, storytelling, women empowerment, midlife change, business storytelling, podcasting, author journey, personal growth, community support, creative freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

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Welcome to Inside Creative Careers, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of creative professions and what it takes to transition into them in midlife. Hosted by Suzi, a journalist and podcast creator, each episode dives deep into a different creative role, uncovering the skills, challenges, and insider tips needed to make the leap into something new. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a creative field—or you’re ready to take the plunge into a new career—this is the show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.