Life Working with Vicky Clarfelt

Many of us have dreamt of throwing our cards up in the air, moving abroad and setting up a book shop...Alex Holder actually did it! Alex Holder is a writer, journalist, creative director and owner of Salted Books, Lisbon. Alex was at the heart of London’s creative community, known for her work as an executive creative director in advertising and as content director at Elle. But after quitting her job and seeing a financial therapist, Alex reframed her thinking about time, money and creativity. This shift of perspective sparked her bold decision to move to Lisbon and set up Salted Books. I really enjoyed our super inspiring conversation about reframing the role of work in our lives and how we can choose to live - and work - differently. If you're considering a big change, or curious about navigating changing ambitions in work and life, this episode is for you!Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Find out more and say hello at https://www.clarfeltandco.com Alex Holder - https://alexholder.co/about/ and @alexandreholder on instagram Salted Books - https://saltedbooks.com/ and @saltedbookslisbon on instagram 'Open Up: Why Talking About Money Will change Your Life' by Alex Holder - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281511-open-up)Alex's book recommendation is 'All Fours' by Miranda July - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197798168-all-fours)Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Life Working(00:40) Meet Alex Holder(03:51) Alex's Career in Advertising(11:03) The Shift: Maternity Leave and New Perspectives(17:24) Time and Money(22:06) Moving to Lisbon and Opening a Bookshop(28:22) Freedom, Anxiety about the Unknown, and Work-Life Balance(33:43) ConclusionHosted by Vicky Clarfelt Produced by Taqwa SadiqArtwork by Poppy NewmanSocials and Content by Zina Wilkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast exploring moments where our work and personal lives intersect and the journeys we go on when they do. Open, inspiring and remarkable conversations with guests ranging from an award winning novelist to creative directors, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and even a happiness consultant! Expect chats filled with love, loss, creativity, grief, parenthood, happiness....Adam Brody shrines, Usain Bolt boat parties...to list a few!Brought to you by Clarfelt + Co, a people consultancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.