Send us a textWhat do you do when everyone thinks you can't stick to anything? Danii O'Malley spent years jumping between careers - failing university, personal training, construction sales - feeling like something was fundamentally wrong with her. Each time she moved on, it looked like she couldn't commit to anything.But she kept listening to that inner voice saying "this isn't it" even when it would have been easier to just stay put. That persistence through multiple career shifts, a health crisis, and financial uncertainty eventually led her to naturopathy - work that finally felt right.Now in her final year of study and running her own holistic health practice, Danii shares the practical lessons about:How to tell the difference between "I can't stick to things" vs "this genuinely isn't for me"The Monday morning test for knowing when it's time to move onWhy you need to get your own health sorted before making big career decisionsHow to handle family expectations when you deviate from their plansManaging the financial reality of career changes while raising kidsIf you've ever felt like the problem because nothing seems to stick, or you're wondering whether to persist through a rough patch or make a change, this conversation gives you both permission and practical frameworks to trust your instincts and keep searching for work that truly fits.Connect with Danii: Instagram: @Flourish__Health Website: flourishhealth.co.nzDanii's recco:The college Danii studied at: "It’s called the South Pacific College of Medicine and they really have made these final years of this journey so special and I’d recommend them so highly."
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Co-founders, Investors & How to Make an Idea Work - Your Startup 101 Guide
Send us a textGreat for anyone with a business idea brewing or stuck wondering if they should make the jump.David Vioque and Arnold Fomété are two London based co-founders who went from finance careers to building and exiting a startup in under a year. They share what actually worked (and what almost killed their business).After burning out at Goldman Sachs and Evercore, they took the leap into entrepreneurship and learned some hard lessons along the way. Now building their second venture, they're getting real about the stuff that matters.What we cover:How to know if people actually want what you're buildingThe money reality before you quit your day jobChoosing a co-founder What to look for (and avoid) in investorsSetting up a board of advisorsThe validation mistakes that can sink youKey quotes:"People need to be asking for whatever you're building more than you can actually build it""It can't just be your friends at a pub saying they'd use it""Getting an investor is like marriage - do your due diligence""Be in the kitchen with the people who'll actually use your product"If you're thinking about starting something, wondering how co-founder relationships actually work, or curious about what it takes to get initial traction - this conversation covers the practical stuff that's often glossed over.Resources mentioned:Ikigai concept - Japanese philosophy for finding purpose"The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin - on applying creativity to business buildingConnect with them: Instagram: @living.unbound Website: https://www.unbound.living/
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Ep 13: Burnt Out, Stuck, and Ready to Quit? Listen to This with Manoj Dias (Open Co-founder)
Send us a textIn this episode, Manoj Dias - Co-founder of Open, shares how he walked away from an epic corporate career to build one that actually felt right. It’s a conversation about rethinking success, taking risks and finding the courage to move against the status quo.We cover:What burnout feels like and how to make a changeWhy we stay stuck in careers that no longer fitThe emotional and financial risk of stepping away — and how to manage itHow to rebuild your career from the inside outWhat success means after you’ve lost the version that once defined youIf you’re feeling disconnected, burnt out, or like you’ve outgrown your current path, this one will meet you right where you are.
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Ep 12: Figuring Out Your Values and Reframing "Failure" to Find Your Next Chapter
Send us a textWhen the thing you’ve poured years of your life into — your career, your business, your identity — comes to an end, it can feel impossible to know what comes next. This episode is an honest look at how to rebuild from that place to make your next shift.Henry Mitchell, co-founder of Still Life, shares the raw reality of closing the chapter on something meaningful and how to find your footing again. We dive into the emotional side of transitions, the mindset shifts required to move forward, and how to keep showing up when you’re still in the messy middle.This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and the power of reframing “failure” as part of your next chapter — not the end of your story.If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or questioning what’s next, this one’s for you.Find Henry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-mitchell-3aa177ab/Find Still Life Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtGlyGdfpMyu98ax5oXHWSyg7duZr41Uc
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Ep 11: Quitting Your Startup Job at 29 to Become a Pro Soccer Player (Here's What Happened)
Send us a textMeet Sarah Cox, a Stanford graduate who walked away from a high-growth startup career in her late 20s to return to something she thought she’d left behind for good: professional soccer. After nearly a decade off the pitch, Sarah made the wild, bold move to re-enter elite sport — and she’s now a pro goalkeeper for Lexington SC in Kentucky.This conversation is packed with everything you really want to know when you’re standing on the edge of change:Is it too late? What if people laugh when I say my dream out loud?How do I give up a successful career to chase a dream?What if I fail?We unpack how Sarah rebuilt belief, the structure she created to make it real, and what it feels like to play 100% for yourself.Whether you’re feeling career burn-out, an identity wobble, or just that gnawing itch that there’s more — this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in and remember: it’s not too late, you’re not too far, and there’s no rulebook on when your next chapter begins.Sarah's instagram
Good Shift is about navigating career transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're making a bold move, starting something of your own, or just looking for more fulfillment in your work, this podcast explores the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and real stories that can help you take the next step.Through conversations with relatable people who’ve redefined success on their own terms, we break down the doubts, challenges, and wins that come with making a shift - big or small.
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