The Positive Future For Health Podcast

Swing, Sourdough and other side gigs from a mother who 'isn't working' with Dawn Wong

1 h 3 min · 6 jul 2026
aflevering Swing, Sourdough and other side gigs from a mother who 'isn't working' with Dawn Wong artwork

Beschrijving

WHO IS DAWN WONG? Dawn, a mum who lives in Wimbledon. I gave up my professional career to take care of my children, but ending up working even harder in a variety of side gigs which were much more rewarding than my previous career and more community focussed, including Swing Dance, sourdough baking, craft classes for kids and comedy shows. Navigating life as a new mum and finding your identity after giving up your professional career. Taking on jobs and activities that keep you engaged, fulfilled and healthy. Carving out time for yourself and giving back to the community. DAWN TALKS ABOUT: * Who am I – Dawn is Singaporean who moved to the UK for university, after a corporate career which saw her live in Scotland, and Australia with her husband. * Navigating motherhood and marriage and leaving her job to focus on her family instead of maintaining their dual income. * Hobbies that keep you alive and healthy, ending up monetising them and giving back to the community. * Never saying no to any opportunity and discovering such a pivot in your life might be more fun than you thought! CONTACT DAWN Get her delicious bread in and around Wimbledon, London – DM Dawn on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/swingloaf/ [https://www.instagram.com/swingloaf/] Come to her Swing Dance classes every Wednesday in Raynes Park, Lantern Arts Centre, London. https://www.lanternarts.org/swing-dance [https://www.lanternarts.org/swing-dance] Dawn’s website https://www.swingstatelondon.com/ [https://www.swingstatelondon.com/] Talks are hosted by Althea Finch at The PainFree Method, how to be pain free by tuning into you. Find out more here: https://painfreedom.co.uk [https://painfreedom.co.uk/] *Join us live on the next podcast here, talk to your favourite guests https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/ [https://painfreedom.co.uk/the-positive-future-for-health-podcast/] To apply to give an interview, talk or workshop, email me here at althea@painfreedom.co.uk [althea@painfreedom.co.uk] Connect here: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepainfreemethod/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepainfreemethod/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thepainfreemethod]

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aflevering Introduction to Alumah with Liz Jenkins artwork

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