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Redefining Success: Hilary Salzman’s Journey from Corporate Marketing to Creative Storytelling

Season 1, Ep. 1
In this conversation, Hilary Salzman shares her transformative journey from corporate marketing to becoming a business storyteller, author, and podcaster. She discusses the challenges she faced in her previous roles, the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the power of storytelling in empowering women, especially in midlife. Hilary emphasizes the significance of community support in the writing process and offers insights on how to rewrite one's story and embrace the freedom that comes with pursuing one's passions.
Takeaways


Hilary transitioned from corporate marketing to storytelling.She focuses on empowering female-led small businesses.The importance of aligning personal values with work.Community support is crucial for authors.Writing nonfiction is often a collaborative effort.Repurposing content can lead to new opportunities.Midlife is a time for personal reinvention.Owning your story is essential for authenticity.Flexibility in work allows for a fulfilling life.Don't overthink your career transitions. Embrace change.


Chapters


00:00 The Journey of Career Transformation05:02 Finding Purpose in Storytelling09:57 The Power of Community and Support14:50 Rewriting Your Story in Midlife19:50 Embracing Freedom and Flexibility in Work


This show was created as a pilot as part of a 'podcast in a few hours' project by Suzi at Story Publishing


Keywords


career transformation, storytelling, women empowerment, midlife change, business storytelling, podcasting, author journey, personal growth, community support, creative freedom