What do you do when your dream career suddenly loses its shine? Do you give it up for something new – or change the way you’re doing it?

If anyone had a dream career, it was Nina Karnikowski. As a travel writer at the Sydney Morning Herald, and later going freelance, she was off on adventurous travels a dozen times a year.

But in 2019, she went on a trip that would change her forever, coming face to face with the devastating impacts of climate change and leaving her questioning her lifestyle and career choices.

Returning home from that trip, she started saying no to the travel assignments coming her way, and threw herself into learning everything she could about how to live and travel more sustainably.

Nina has since reshaped her career to become a voice for sustainable travel – writing books, doing speaking gigs and leading mindful travel expeditions.

In this episode, Nina talks about what it took to make that shift happen and how 'leading with purpose' in her career decisions has opened up a whole new world of opportunities.

If you've been questioning your career and whether it fits with your values, you'll love this conversation. And if you're looking for more purpose and joy in your career, Nina has some great tips for you!

Nina’s memoir The Mindful Traveller is out now.

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Creator, host and producer: Jacqui Ooi

Audio production: Browntree Productions

What She Did Next acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which this podcast is made, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Are you at a career crossroads and thinking about ‘what’s next’ for you?

Then you’ll want to dive into this mini episode, to find out how our Career Change Kickstarter course can help you!

If you’re feeling the niggle (or roar) of needing a change, but you’re not sure what you want to do next or what steps to take, this course is for you.

Applications are now open for our April program (get in quick!). Join the waitlist on the ‘Our courses’ page at whatshedidnext.com.au to receive the course info.

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Creator, host and producer: Jacqui Ooi

What She Did Next acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which this podcast is made, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Have you always dreamed of doing something creative? But you’re not sure how to turn that into a career?

For Kris McKee, her early creative interests fell by the wayside as she pursued a more stable career in nursing.

Being a nurse opened up opportunities to travel and live in London, and over 20 years, she worked her way up in a very specialised field.

Despite her success, there was always a sense that something was missing… but she was worried it was too late to make a change.

When COVID struck, it was the push Kris needed to embark on a new career path, exploring her creative talents and discovering joy in working with flowers.

Now she runs her own business, creating beautiful and sustainable floral designs for weddings and events – gradually stepping away from her nursing career as the business grows.

In this episode, Kris talks about the process of unravelling herself from nursing and finally learning to be ok with prioritising her own happiness and wellbeing.

If you’ve been struggling to give yourself permission to make a change in your career, you’ll love Kris’s story. And if you’ve ever considered a move into floristry, she has some great tips for you!

CONNECT WITH KRIS

Visit her website: krismckeefloraldesign.com 

Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/kris.floraldesign

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Interested to make a career change of your own? Sign up to our newsletter or check out our new online courses at whatshedidnext.com.au

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CREDITS

Creator, host and producer: Jacqui Ooi

Production support: Perk Digital

What She Did Next acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which this podcast is made, the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.