E261｜How to leave a corporate career and start a business in your fifties

Career Interrupted

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.”
– Lewis Carroll
You’d think escaping violence in your home country and arriving in the UK with £300 not knowing anyone a soul would be a pretty high-stakes moment for anyone. But for Sue Harper, it was being in a job and feeling like she should be doing something else that were the highest stakes of all.
It takes courage to leave a well-paid job you know isn’t right for you and pivot to something you’re passionate about… especially in your 50s and particularly if you want to go it alone. But taking that leap of faith has been well worth it according to Sue.
Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Hear how Sue has gone from being a school teacher and working for a computer software company to running her own successful picture-framing business and teaching others her passion. Discover practical advice on building a business, embracing change, and overcoming the fear of starting over – even later in life. And learn how Sue’s belief in abundance has shaped her choices.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:58] When you need to take a leap of faith.
[06:24] Finding work in your 50s.
[07:36] Doing work you’re meant to do.
[10:20] Take the opportunities that come your way.
[11:52] Living with an abundance mindset.
[17:45] Focusing on a mailing list.
Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new business, or simply wondering, ‘What’s next?’ this episode will motivate you to embrace your squiggly career path.
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