Career ended - Life began .ep121

Career ended - Life began .ep121

Facing a career transition or retrenchment? Mariette Snyman shares her powerful journey from established journalist to thriving podcast host after being let go at age 60 during 2020. In this conversation, award-winning journalist and podcast host Mariette Snyman takes us through the moment her 20-year career ended overnight - and how she rebuilt her identity, discovered her value, and created a meaningful second act. If you're navigating job loss, career reinvention, or questioning your relevance after 50, this interview offers both hope and a practical roadmap. Mariette shares her 5-step pivot framework: clarity, control, emotional balance, understanding change cycles, and tracking your progress. We explore the power of storytelling, the importance of support networks, and why connection matters more than credentials. 🎧 DISCOVER MARIETTE'S WORK: Website & Podcast: https://mariettesnyman.co.za  [https://mariettesnyman.co.za] Calm, Clear and Helpful Podcast: 250+ episodes on wellness, physical and mental health, relationships, and personal development

Frog Kissing .ep120

This one is dedicated to our good friend Z - for teaching us about the term "kissing frogs". Mannnn, we've done a lot of that recently, but the beauty of it is that we have learned to recognise and value the non-frogs way faster. Life is often about doing things we are not excited about, but in the process we have the possibility of truly finding the magic... Remember to subscribe to the weekly newsletter! [https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile]

Still human? .ep119

If you want to use AI in your business but worry about privacy, authenticity and losing control of your data, this conversation is for you. In this first episode of our Ethical Technology series, M and D share why we chose to use AI deliberately - not as a shiny shortcut, but as a practical tool that supports the way we already work. We talk about why privacy matters, how transcription changed our workflow, and why tools like Notta.ai help us capture business conversations without losing our own voice. This is not about replacing your thinking with AI. It is about using the right tools to support your thinking, protect your data and create more freedom in the way you work. Try Notta.ai here and get 10% off: [http://notta.cello.so/d4BL7xcZVQ7]

That 20cm Space Occupation .ep118

This episode explores how information overwhelm disconnects us from meaningful relationships. We hope to encourage intentional outreach to loved ones, and emphasizes that human connection transcends technology. When someone crosses your mind, it's a call to maintain deep friendships through simple acts of kindness. Remember to pick up a copy of Take Back Time [https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1], available on Amazon.

Your daily life will benefit from this .ep117

Why does overcrowding your life or business with too many priorities deplete your limited resources and prevents real growth? Discover why investing in your foundational systems—your people, infrastructure, and mindset—matters more than chasing the latest trends, and how creating the right conditions makes growth inevitable. Learn when to have the humility to pivot from what isn't working, celebrate your milestones, and stop forcing things that simply don't fit your unique circumstances. Remember to join our weekly newsletter! [https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile]