Career Breakers

Redefining Success: Zeineb Marzouk on Humanitarian Work & Career Breaks

In this episode, Zeineb Marzouk, a communications specialist from Tunisia, shares her unfiltered take on the challenges of working in international organisations as a woman from the Global South. 🌍✨ From deployments in Syria and Iraq to the realities of living in restricted compounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zeineb reflects on the emotional toll of witnessing displacement and resilience firsthand. 🧠 ❤️‍🩹 After an unexpected career break, Zeineb embraced the chance to pause and reassess her path instead of rushing into the next job. 🔄💡 Tune in for an honest conversation on resilience, career transitions, and the fight for a more inclusive humanitarian space. 🎧 🌱

How to turn a career break into a soul break: Anne’s Journey towards mental health everywhere

In this episode, I sit down with Anne, a psychologist and mental health specialist with 10 years in the humanitarian sector, and a master of career breaks. 🧠✨ Anne shares how intentional pauses helped her reclaim her purpose, heal, and create a life rooted in freedom. 🧘‍♀️ From volunteering in Greece to working in Afghanistan, and now supporting humanitarians as a therapist. Anne’s journey is about living openly and embracing kairos time...the sacred, unhurried moments that truly shape us. 🌍✨ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about trauma, resilience, and the power of stepping away to move forward. 🎧

Jumping Off London’s Treadmill to Explore the World

In this episode of Career Breakers, I sit down with Maria, a former editor at Female Invest who decided to jump off the treadmill of London life to explore the world. 🌍✈️ Her travels took her to North America, Hawaii, Japan, Indonesia, and Australia, sparking a journey of self-discovery. Now freelancing as an editor, Maria helps brands elevate their storytelling and has launched The Fem Code, a community empowering women to redefine ambition through feminine energy. ✨ Tune in to hear Maria’s advice on recognising dissatisfaction, embracing change, and navigating life after a career break.

From Operating Room to the World: How Travel and Friendships Shaped a Neurosurgeon’s Career Shift

In today’s episode, we’re bridging London and Tokyo to connect with Reina, a neurosurgeon who, after a decade in medicine, made the bold decision to pause and prioritize her well-being. 🌱 Reina shares her journey of healing and transformation, inspired by the friendships and experiences she gathered along the way, which helped her reshape her life in alignment with her true needs and ambitions. With heartfelt honesty, she opens up about the toughest moments in her career and the realization that change was necessary. ❤️‍🩹 For Reina, the joy of discovering new cultures became a powerful remedy, reminding her that sometimes, taking a step back is essential to moving forward. As she puts it: "Resting is part of the process—take time to dry your wings."

A Scientist's Journey from her Head to her Heart

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the journey of Federica, a scientist on a mission to advance planetary health, starting from within. She shares her personal story of shifting careers to align her expertise with a greater purpose: reconnecting people with nature to heal our relationship with ourselves and the planet 🧘‍♀️🌍. Our guest explores the profound connection between mind, body, and the Earth, revealing how nurturing this bond can lead to both personal growth and planetary well-being. She introduces her unique approach to wellness, viewing it as a "work-in" rather than a "workout", emphasising the importance of realising our true nature to achieve balance inside-out. She is launching an in-person program called RECONNECT to help others embark on this journey of Self and planetary healing ✨. Tune in for a deep conversation on how we can find harmony with ourselves and with the world around us! 🌱 If you're interested in learning more, visit ⁠www.planetaryhealthyoga.com⁠ or follow her on Instagram @planetaryhealthyoga.