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NOTE: These are strange times in which we find ourselves and I'm conscious that with so much going on "normal" life feels like a distant memory. This episode was recorded before the full impact of Covid-19 was clear so it isn't mentioned during our conversation. I know that, for me at least, listening to podcasts on normal life is a welcome respite from the rolling news conference we are currently living through. Hence why I am publishing this episode now, I hope it may help others to have a temporary escape at least. ----------------------- In this week's episode I'm delighted to chatting to Katie Robbins from KT Robbins Ceramics. Katie started out as a marketeer, working in a corporate role in PR, before taking a break to be at home with her kids. In search of a creative outlet she tried out a variety of classes before discovering a joy in pottery, specifically porcelain pottery. Now she fills her days doing something she loves - making beautiful vases, mugs and candle-holders from her home studio. "It's like it's where I always should have been, but I never knew it." What we talked about: The chance discovery of a teacher who inspired her love of porcelain Identifying the parts of her old career that she loved, even if she didn't want to return to that job The challenge of being brave enough to walk away from a job that you're not happy in Having confidence in yourself when you put products out there The importance of marketing yourself and what you do As much as you love your kids, it's ok to say you need something for yourself as well Telling your story on Instagram and supporting others as well Links Mentioned In This Episode Katie on Instagram – @ceramicmagpie www.ktrobbins.com Nurture & Thrive community with Josephine Brooks Playing Big by Tara Mohr This is Marketing by Seth Godin Being Heard Episode 10 with Becky Avery My Instagram – @thehappysideof40 My website – www.thehappysideof40.com