Midlife Career Pivots, Reinvention & Following Your Gut during Menopause

Together We Pause Episode 19: Midlife Career Pivots, Reinvention & Following Your Gut during Menopause

Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to make a big career change? In this episode of Together We Pause, Faye and Helen open up about their own journeys of reinvention, the pivots they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Before diving in, Helen shares the hilarious story of the Jellycat Experience in Paris—complete with sprinting up six escalators in a luxury department store just to secure a spot in the queue. From sweaty chaos to magical teddies, it’s proof of what we’ll do for our kids (and how brilliant branding can be!).

Then the conversation shifts to career transitions:

• Helen’s journey from wellness coach to batch cooking expert, and the bravery it took to “burn it all down” and start fresh.
• Faye’s leap from a corporate job into wedding photography—and the doubts, judgments, and freedom that came with it.
• The value of transferable skills, following your gut, and ignoring the naysayers.
• Why reinvention isn’t failure—it’s growth. From weddings to wellness, batch cooking to business coaching, both share how each chapter has shaped who they are today.

This episode is an honest, funny, and uplifting reminder that you’re never stuck. Whether you’re itching to try something new, scared of leaving stability, or just curious about what else is possible—Faye and Helen show that pivoting isn’t reckless, it’s courageous.

Highlights:
✨ The Jellycat Experience in Paris – branding genius and parental chaos
✨ Helen’s multiple career reinventions (weddings, wellness, batch cooking & beyond)
✨ Faye’s leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship
✨ How to trust your gut when logic says otherwise
✨ Why success can mean lifestyle, freedom, and joy—not just money
✨ Practical ways to explore a pivot (without burning everything to the ground)