DiscoverWomen's Business#78 From Chick Lit To Letting Go Of Labels With Author Jane Green
#78 From Chick Lit To Letting Go Of Labels With Author Jane Green

#78 From Chick Lit To Letting Go Of Labels With Author Jane Green

Update: 2025-06-01
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My guest today is the utterly inimitable Jane Green, international bestselling author of books like Mr. Maybe and Jemima J, which put her at the forefront of the Chick Lit genre back in the late nineties. We delve into how her writing has evolved with her life, including her experience of divorcing after 18 years of marriage and starting anew in Morocco. Jane shares insights on internalised misogyny, the challenges and joys of creative reinvention, and how she balances work and personal life. We discuss her journey from journalism to fiction and now memoir writing while she recounts the pivotal moments of her career. Join us as we uncover Jane's profound wisdom on navigating life's transitions, reclaiming one’s identity, and living authentically.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 

01:15  Meet Jane Green: Bestselling Author
02:12  Jane's Early Work Memories
04:18  School Days and Career Beginnings
05:43  From Journalism to Novel Writing
07:39  Navigating the Chick Lit Genre
12:00  Personal Life and Writing
20:09  Motherhood and Career Balance
22:53 Facing Judgment and InternaliSed Misogyny
27:58  Marriage Struggles and Unheard Pleas
30:05  Financial Independence and People Pleasing
32:15  Conscious Uncoupling and Mediation Challenges
35:25  Rediscovering Self and Embracing Change
37:58  Writing Transformation and Memoir Journey
42:53  Starting Over in Marrakesh
44:50  Navigating Life Alone and Rebuilding Confidence
52:38  Advice for Women in Transition
56:49  Embracing Joy and Living Fully
 
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#78 From Chick Lit To Letting Go Of Labels With Author Jane Green

#78 From Chick Lit To Letting Go Of Labels With Author Jane Green

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