Sparkle and Thrive

[Episode 65] Are you living your dream? After 16 years in catering, Christine Palmer is proof that you can change your career and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit

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If you need one reason to tune in to this week’s episode, it’s this: Joy Foster, our fearless leader, says this episode is one of her favourites of the year 🤯. And, ladies, Joy’s right on the money – this episode is a corker. 

Christine Palmer’s story will sound familiar, we’re sure. Having got comfortable in a career that was no longer challenging her, she did what many are too scared to contemplate: she said hello to her fears about the business start-up costs and a drop in salary and gave them the famous TechPixies’ karate kick in the chops. 

And now Christine has unleashed her entrepreneurial spirit, there’s no stopping her. Having launched a doggy-inspired sustainable t-shirt business called Olive & Ozzie Too (we’re animal mad here at TechPixies HQ, so this is right up our street), Christine is all set to get her online course off the ground – she’ll be helping business leaders better manage their staff. 

We love that Christine’s dogs– a Jack Russell called Olive, and Ozzie, a labrador pup (they have their own Instagram account 😍) – inspired her t-shirts, and we adore how the t-shirts feature designs illustrated by her daughter. We also love that Christine is generously offering listeners a 15% discount, as well as free postage and packing, on orders right now (woo-hoo!).

Here’s why you need to tune in:
In this episode, you’ll hear why Christine waved ta-ta to her 16-year career in catering and why she’d never go back. You’ll also learn how TechPixies has given her both the skills and the mindset to succeed. And to anyone who’s sat there right now wondering if you should join our training programme or set up your own business, take Christine’s advice: JUST DO IT!!!

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:30] Christine talks about how she gave up a 16-year career in catering to follow her dreams. 

[07:37] Find out a little more about dropshipping and printing on demand.

[09:39] As a true entrepreneur, Christine talks about a whole new business idea she’s exploring.

[13:37] If Christine could go back, would she? 

[15:57] Are you Helen A, Helen B or Helen C?

[17:48] If you’re feeling nervous about making the leap to set up your own business, you’ll love Christine’s advice. 

[18:50] Learn the surprising career path Joy could have taken.

[22:45] Hear how mindfulness has helped Christine, and discover why now is the past, present and future.

Press play now, and don’t forget that 15% discount! Use the code TECHPIXIES on the Olive & Ozzie Too website to get your mitts on the ‘pawfect’ treat for any dog lover.

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