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About The Adventure

About The Adventure

A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do. This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries and

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01:34:31

Give your magic to the right people - career change...

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2026/02/08

In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Sarah Lister talks with ultra-runner and endurance coach Allie Bailey about the intersection of life, career, and running, shaped by the format of her new book. Allie shares her journey from a high-pressure career in the music industry to hitting rock bottom through alcoholism, and eventually rebuilding a life centered on her core values. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling "stuck" in a career or life path that doesn't feel like their

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01:10:59

The redundancy for me was an opportunity - career...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of the About The Adventure podcast, we hear the inspiring story of Claire Hunter, a former HR professional who has embarked on a transformative journey of career change. Claire shares her childhood dream of walking the Pennine Way, and how redundancy and life events led her to take time out for self-reflection and personal growth. She discusses the significance of her 'chrysalis year' in 2025, during which she completed various certifications and assessments, consolidating her skills

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59:11

Working outside has been a revelation - career change...

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2026/01/12

Martin Swithenbank, an Outdoor Instructor and climber based in the Yorkshire Pennines, shares his journey from working in art studios and formal education to becoming an outdoor educator. Initially hesitant to apply for the job at an outdoor centre, Martin has found a new calling working with 10 and 11-year-olds, using outdoor activities to engage and inspire them. During the COVID pandemic, a stint working with at-risk children ignited his passion for making a positive impact outside traditional

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53:19

The calling to follow your life path - career change...

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2025/12/11

What’s it like moving to a new country and setting up a creative business? Irina Kudres shares her story about moving to Bergamo in Italy with her partner and changing her career path. Previously working in digital marketing and PR, she is now doing portrait, documentary and brand photography.Irina’s home country is Russia and she has also lived in Malaysia and Germany. She talks about both the positive aspects and challenges of living in different countries, including the mountainous region where

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01:00:07

Life’s too short to be stuck doing something that you...

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2025/10/26

From Classroom to Mountaintops: Emily's Journey of Grief and Career Transformation[Note: This interview includes sensitive topics about grief, mental health, and suicide. Please consider carefully if it’s a suitable time for you to listen to this content.]Emily Taylor, also known as Trigs and Teeth, shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a prominent outdoor influencer and mountain leader. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and a friend started exploring trig points in the Peak

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55:34

I think it’s ok for your dreams to change - career...

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2025/09/15

This episode delves into the transformative career change journey of Ceri Jones, a former orchestral manager who shifted her path to become a food educator and cookbook author.Following the loss of her parents and a realisation of unfulfillment in her job, she found solace and passion in writing a recipe blog that led her to pursue culinary arts. The story covers her pivotal decisions that eventually lead her to fulfilling her dream of writing a cook book, published in 2024.She now enjoys a diverse

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01:06:02

The change I needed to make was to get out of that...

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2025/06/23

Jenna’s interview captures a personal journey, documenting her career path from an academic beginning in literature and journalism to a fulfilling career as a counsellor.After working in veterinary publishing for nine years, she knew she wanted to do something that felt more meaningful with her career. She wanted to help people and not be stuck behind a desk, so she joined the police.Later she trained as a detective and joined the child abuse unit. These intense experiences rekindled her intrinsic

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01:02:25

Change is hard but it’s possible - career change...

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2025/03/21

The key message in this episode with Julia Hames is about figuring out what it is you want and then taking the baby steps to get there, because sometimes the path in the middle isn’t always clear.Julia tells us about her move from living in a big town to rural life in South Wales, and about her career change from working 12-hour shifts to running a B&B alongside her Smallholding and developing Wordpress websites. She talks about the challenges of running a B&B, particularly during the Covid

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01:48:56

Learning the craft of writing with author of The...

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2024/12/28

This episode is about choosing to live happily by dreaming your way there and making new decisions to steer the direction.Author Paul Besley talks about some of the challenges he has faced throughout his life, including alcoholism, bullying, a severe mountain accident, working in a high-pressure job as a salesman, and living with asbestosis disease. He shares what he has learned along the way and how he manages to find contentment through life’s challenges. Paul imparts his wisdom and advice in ways

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01:26:44

Jessica Sinclair - I’m definitely someone who has...

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2024/09/08

Can tarot help with making changes in your life? Jessica says tarot is for anyone who is interested in their personal development, open to something a bit different and just wants to learn more about themselves.This interview is about a meandering career that has led Jessica towards becoming a tarot reader. Her work includes 1:1 readings in person in Sheffield & online, as well as at markets, festivals, and private events, and workshops teaching people how to read tarot.As well as sharing her

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01:07:27

Ranaa Farooq - I couldn’t envisage a way out of where...

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2024/06/09

Are you prepared to sacrifice your life for your job? Ranaa Farooq says that she’s not willing to, despite her fear of judgement the guilt she has felt about leaving the NHS and medicine in general.Ranaa Farooq is an abstract painter and life coach living in Sheffield, who describes the process of painting itself as therapy. In this interview she talks about her artistic journey and realisation that there’s more than one way of helping people.Some of the themes that we discuss include her dreams

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01:14:39

Andy Mort - The small things are the big things

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2024/04/28

Can slowing down enable us to get to where we ultimately want to go more efficiently? ‘Slow Coach’ Andy Mort shares his unique approach to coaching and creating community in this enlightening interview. He tells us that he became a coach accidentally after people had directly approached him about it, prompting him to take up training and blend this with his work as a sound artist.Before taking up coaching, Andy was an Undertaker. As you can imagine, this provides a unique career change story. He

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44:28

Peter Morton - I don’t think I’ve ever really had a...

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2024/02/22

Does it take a lot of courage to change your career path? Peter Morton thinks it does, and it was his own boss who gave him the nudge to do so! In 2006 he left his job in IT to pursue a career in outdoor education as a freelance instructor. This led on to the creation of RedOakBushcrafts, a family run business in the Peak District.RedOakBushcrafts offers bushcraft, wilderness and survival skills courses in the Peak District and canoe expeditions in Scotland.Here are the questions I ask Peter during

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01:10:22

Jessica Snape-Burns - I love my job so much

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2024/01/28

**Please note that during this episode Jess talks about chronic health issues and grief.**How important is support throughout a career change? This is the thread that runs through this interview with Jessica Snape-Burns, who shares her 10-year journey with Amerron Acres - a Community Interest Company (CIC) in Edale that provides a tranquil, safe and nurturing environment for therapeutic healing to take place. Jess offers Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL), family visits, retreats and wellbeing

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01:17:00

Stephen Reid - You can make a video and literally...

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2024/01/08

In what ways can making videos feel meaningful? This is what Stephen explains at the beginning of his interview while sharing the reasons why he started a YouTube channel. In addition to making YouTube videos, Stephen also uses creative filmmaking to grow brands. He specialises in outdoors/tourism and also covers promos, events, online advertising for a range of industries. His business, Grafters Media has helped clients gain customers, win awards and gain multi-million investments. He talks about

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01:07:50

Louise Earnshaw - I feel like I’ve become more of me...

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2023/10/23

What if there’s life outside of a classroom? This is one of the things that Louise Earnshaw kept considering before she made the decision to leave her job as a teacher after 20 years. Dismayed by the pressure and toxic environment, she left teaching in April 2023 to be a freelance outdoor instructor and artist. She says she feels so much happier managing her own time and pursuing the things she loves.Themes during Louise’s interview include her concerns about finances, imposter syndrome, feelings of

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01:25:42

Jen Scotney - I’ve spent way too long paralysed by fear

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2023/08/02

What makes you feel energised and alive? Jen Scotney says that she is still finding her way since she stopped working as a human rights lawyer. She feels like she is forging a unique path which is scary, but she has faith that if she does what she enjoys she can’t go wrong.Themes during Jen’s interview include running, burnout, chronic fatigue, bereavement, the shame of not being able to cope with work, self-employment and career change. She also talks about the importance of flexibility to allow

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50:59

Anna Danby - Whatever path you take in life there...

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2023/07/15

Why is it important for humans to reconnect with nature? Anna Danby says it is essential if we ever want to move towards a more sustainable way of being on planet earth and when thinking about our impact on this place that we call home.This ethos has shaped her career from doing a Post Grad course at the University of Edinburgh in ‘Outdoor Environmental and Sustainability Education’, to taking up a position within the Learning Team at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, and what she does now as the Founder

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47:26

Sarah Manning-Ball - Listen to what your dreams are...

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2023/06/25

What have you got to lose? Sarah Manning-Ball asked herself this question before setting up Glorious Grazes and Posh Picnics. In this episode, she tells us her career change story from working in the corporate world to following her dream of opening her own food business.At the end of the interview, Sarah asks a question for you to explore if you are thinking about a career change.Themes during Sarah’s interview include mental health, imposter syndrome, career coaching, and practical steps towards

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39:28

Ali Foxon - It opened my eyes to what was missing

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2022/11/14

How can the power of observation shift your perspective? In this episode, Ali Foxon shares how sketching outdoors transformed her life, career, and her mental health.She talks about the incredible benefits of sketching nature and making it more accessible, where the idea for green sketching began, what it’s been like to leave previous jobs behind, her experience of becoming an author, and how she delivers workshops despite anxiety about public speaking.At the end of the interview, Ali asks a

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