{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64eec87d3ff4ce00108c0aaa/6a6605c0d1989631423ba77e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why I went back to a 9–5 | The Paper Trails Podcast - S6 Episode 04","description":"<p>Welcome to <strong>Paper Trails</strong>, a podcast by <strong>Inspyre</strong>, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience.</p><p>This episode is a little different. No guest, no interview. Just the two of us catching up.</p><p><br></p><p>As we continue our theme of <strong>exploration</strong>, we reflect on where we are in life, what success looks like now, and how our ambitions have changed over the years.</p><p>Mohamed opens up about his decision to return to a 9–5, why he's no longer chasing the idea of \"making it\" as quickly as possible, and how redefining success has brought him a greater sense of peace. We also discuss the pressure creatives put on themselves, balancing work with passion projects, and why exploration often means letting go of old expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, we also chat about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Our creative goals for this season</li><li>Burnout and protecting your mental health</li><li>Learning to enjoy the process instead of chasing outcomes</li><li>Building Inspyre for the long term</li><li>Storytelling, vulnerability, and documenting your journey</li><li>Why your definition of success changes with time</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're navigating a career change, building something on the side, or simply trying to figure out your next chapter, we hope this conversation reminds you that not every path has to be linear.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Stay in the loop:</p><p>Subscribe to our Newsletter:</p><p><a href=\"https://inspyreuk.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://inspyreuk.substack.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Follow Inspyre</p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.inspyreent.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.inspyreent.com</a></p><p>Instagram: @inspyreuk</p><p>TikTok: @inspyreuk</p><p>YouTube: Inspyre UK</p><p><br></p><p>#podcast #creativity #careers #mentalhealth #storytelling #selfdevelopment #exploration #somali #somalipodcast #inspyre</p>","author_name":"Inspyre"}