The Career Change Diaries
Episodes
Episode 33: From English Teacher to Copywriter
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from career changer Laura Romanowski. Laura spent over 15 years as an English teacher before becoming a copywriter at a PR and digital ...
Episode 32: From Civil Engineering to Software Sales
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real pleasure to speak to friend and career changer, Ludmila (Ludi) Fadejeva, for this month’s episode. For 8 years, Ludi was a Civil Engin...
From Tech Sales to Mental Performance Coaching
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For all his professional career, Benjamin Benois worked in the tech industry as a Sales Manager for companies like Google or Tripadvisor. He then deci...
Episode 30: From History Teacher to Legal Services
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To round off the year, we speak to James Lewindon, Head of Client Development UK at Pinsent Masons Vario, the global law firm and alternative legal ...
Episode 29: From Banking to Wellbeing Business Co-Founder
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a real pleasure to speak to previous client and career changer, Rajiv Chande, this month. Rajiv spent over 13 years working in Counterparty a...
Episode 28: How To Make A Good Decision
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the crux of it, career change boils down to a difficult decision-making challenge. With so many job options these days, deciding what we want to do...
Episode 27: From Musician to Advertising Strategist
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we hear from career changer Joe Mercy-Marshall. Joe was an aspiring professional musician, who worked all manner of jobs, including hospit...
Episode 26: From Teaching to Acupuncture
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Amanda, who has been a Teacher for 18 years. Amanda is currently a part-time Assistant Head and Special Educational Needs...
Episode 25: From Consulting to Strategic Operations
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month we chat to Shelby Fields, whose varied career has seen her move between different sectors, work models, and continents. She’s led teams, ...
Episode 24: From Advertising Sales to Brand Partnerships
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a great pleasure to hear from Hannah Gregory this month. Hannah began her career working at a fashion magazine publisher in their advertising ...
Episode 23: From Finance to Wine Merchant Founder
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode is with Nick Armstrong, career changer and founder of Avint-Garde Fine Wine — an online wine merchant harnessing technology t...
Episode 22: From TV Producer to Indoor Cycling Expert
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Spring, we hear from the energetic and inspiring Melissa Power. Melissa is a world-leading indoor cycling expert, educator, and studio own...
Episode 21: Essential CV, Application, and Interview Advice for Career Changers
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode is an absolute must for career changers. We hear from Graeme Jordan, a highly experienced Job Application, CV, and Interview Co...
Episode 20: From Chartering Manager to Control Manager in Shipping
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to speak to Jon Adams this month. Jon originally trained as a Shipbroker, going on to work as a Chartering Manager for a Shipowner f...
Episode 19: From Probation Officer to Career Change Coach
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode is a unique one in that Alice spoke to none other than herself! After her podcast guest dropped out last minute, she took the o...
Episode 18: From Hospitality to Advertising
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we spoke with Rebecca Ferreira. Following university, Rebecca worked as a Teaching Assistant and in Hospitality while exploring her career ...
Episode 17: From Marketing to Plumbing
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and heartfelt episode, we hear from Chris Rice. Chris worked in marketing for the film and entertainment industry since leaving univers...
Episode 16: From Social Media to Journalism
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back after a short break over the summer! In this episode, we kick things off with the brilliant Mie Kayser Jensen. Before deciding to change...
Episode 15: From Fundraising to a Portfolio Career
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, it was a real pleasure to speak to Philippa Dunn. Philippa began her career with a brief stint as a press officer, before building a caree...
Episode 14: From Investment Banking to Sports Journalism
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ayisha Gulati started her career at an Investment Bank, where she spent six years. Whilst it was a career she was happy to pursue at the start, it soo...
Episode 13: From Innovation to Sports Coaching & Education
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For April’s episode, we spoke to career changer, Milly Pelmore. Before making the leap into sports coaching and education, Milly worked in the cha...
Episode 12: Common Career Change Barriers and How to Overcome Them
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month, it is an absolute pleasure to welcome onto the podcast the renown career strategist, and author of 15 books on careers and work, John Lees...
Episode 11: From Luxury Fashion Buyer to Artisan Craftswoman
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Rosie Croft, who worked in fashion buying for 12 years, working with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. After...
Episode 10: From Tech Start Up to Co-Founder of Unplugged
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Hector Hughes, who quit his job in a tech start-up in order to co-found the now infamous digital detox cabin company, Unp...
Episode 9: From Professional Wakeboarding to Online Lifestyle & Body Coaching
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Jenna Mcavoy, whose career has taken many turns, all fuelled by a desire to help and empower others. Her career journey ...
Episode 8: Why do we find change so difficult?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have something a bit different this month. We speak to Vida Skreb, who is a Neuroscientist and Leadership Coach (and a career changer, too, as it h...
Episode 7: From the Travel Industry to a Coaching Startup
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we hear from career changer, Christina Frowein, who started her career in hotels and the travel industry, after her BA in Hospitality Mana...
Episode 6: From Private Equity to Probation Officer
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we hear from Hannah Stange, who, 12 months ago, made a complete career change from the finance and private equity sector, into the Probati...
Episode 5: From Journalism to Coaching
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Rachel Schofield, who worked for the BBC as a journalist and news presenter for 20 years, before training as a career an...
Episode 4: From E-commerce Photography to Property Investment
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month we hear from career changer, David Horrich. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of 100% Studios, a group of 3 fashion e-commerce photog...
Episode 3: From Retail Management to Garden Design
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s episode we hear from Spencer Williams, who changed career from retail management into garden design and horticulture. Spencer talks ...
Episode 2: From Recruitment to Floristry
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from career changer (and my dear friend) Jemma Khan about her intriguing journey from being an Account Manager for an IT recr...
Episode 1: From Music to Fashion Brand Founder
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of The Career Change Diaries kicks off with a fascinating interview with career changer and TOMME founder, Kelly Gunner. Having prev...