In My Previous Life

Welcome to In My Previous Life with Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) the new podcast series where Jen sits down with a special guest who had a completely different job or profession before cracking it in a creative or purpose-led job role.In this episode, Jen is joined by the fabulous Nayha to talk about her journey from being an Recruitment Consultant, to becoming a Presenter for the BBC Asian Network.Nayha talks about spinning multiple plates in the beginning, memorable moments in auditions and how her hard work ethic has played a huge part in getting her to where she is now.She also reflects on the importance of family and why authenticity in the entertainment industry is so valuable.You can find out more about Nayha's career here: https://knightayton.co.uk/broadcast_talent/nayha-ahmad/You can find out more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com or IG: @jendubbleClick here to hear the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-recruitment-consultant-to-bbc-radio-presenter/id1734040576?i=1000653368089

Welcome to In My Previous Life with Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) the new podcast series where Jen sits down with a special guest who had a completely different job or profession before cracking it in a creative or purpose-led job role.In this episode, Jen is joined by the wonderful Lauren Parmar to talk about her journey from being an Executive Assistant, to becoming a Transformative Coach.Lauren talks about her origins as a working actor, her experience of climbing the career ladder, and the tools she used to get clear on her values.She also reveals how she developed her meditation practise and the importance of getting quiet when tuning in to your true self.You can find out more about working with Lauren here: moodldn.coYou can find out more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com or IG: @jendubbleListen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-my-previous-life/id1734040576?i=1000651945096#inmypreviouslife #inmypreviouslifepodcast #podcast #podcastclips #careers #risk #careerchange #selfdevelopment

Welcome to In My Previous Life with Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) the new podcast series where Jen sits down with a special guest who had a completely different job or profession before cracking it in a creative or purpose-led job role.In this episode, Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) is joined by the entrepreneurial Alice McNails to talk about her journey from being a personal stylist in a high street store, to becoming a successful nail artist and business owner.Alice talks about the initiative she took early on in her job to make things happen and the moment that she realised she could take her nail business to the next level.She also talks candidly about surviving in a city when there's very little money leftover and how moving out of London to a small coastal town was a vital step in launching her business.Alice McNails (also known as Alice McColm) has a salon based in Eastbourne and can be found here on instagram: @alicemcnailsYou can find out. more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com or IG: @jendubbleYou can find out more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com or IG: @jendubble

Welcome to In My Previous Life with Jen Wakefield, the new podcast series where Jen sits down with a special guest who had a completely different job or profession before cracking it in a creative or purpose-led job role.🎙️ In this episode, Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) is joined by the wonderful Chitra Soundar to discuss about her career from being a computer educator and working in an investment back to becoming a full-time children's author, storyteller and children's TV creator and screenwriter.🏦 Chitra talks about how her work ethic from her corporate life has carried over to her work as an author, the reality of celebrating your creative pursuits when you're still in the office, and the power of networking.💡We also reflect on how she will always strive for more, even if it means throwing out the rules and creating your own.🎥 Chitra Soundar is writer, author, storyteller. Her new animated series 'Nikhil & Jay' for CBeebies produced by King Banana TV will be out later this year. To find out more about Chitra, head to her website: https://www.chitrasoundar.com/You can find out more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com IG: @jendubbleClick here to listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-working-in-an-investment-bank-to-creating/id1734040576?i=1000648973184

Welcome to In My Previous Life with Jen Wakefield, the new podcast series where Jen sits down with a special guest who had a completely different job or profession before cracking it in a creative or purpose-led job role.🎙️ In this episode, Jen Wakefield (@jendubble) is joined by the wonderful Chitra Soundar to discuss her career from being a computer educator and working in an investment back to becoming a full-time children's author, storyteller and children's TV creator and screenwriter.💡 Vicki talks about the signs that made her realise she was on the wrong path, the lightbulb moments that helped her to change direction, and the power of quitting.📺 She also reflects on the TV shows and famous quotes that signposted her journey, and the jobs she had to take to get to where she is now.🎥 Vicki Sargent is in a screenwriting partnership with Matt Mitchell. You can find out more about their work on their agents page at Gemma Hirst Associates.You can find out more about Jen Wakefield here: www.jen-wakefield.com or IG: @jendubbleClick here to listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-bakery-school-to-writing-idris-elbas-latest-film/id1734040576?i=1000647927220