Two Loves, One Role: From Classroom to the Creative Industries

Two Loves, One Role: From Classroom to the Creative Industries

July 7, 2026 · 27 min · Season 7 · Episode 6

About this episode

Lauren shares her journey from teaching to a fulfilling role in the creative industries.

After years as a primary class teacher and PE leader, Lauren knew it was time to leave. The decision came down to her health and wellbeing, and stepping away from teaching meant stepping into real uncertainty - trying different things, juggling multiple roles at once, and figuring out what she actually wanted. Now working with young people as a Programme Manager across the creative industries, Lauren has found a role that gives her everything teaching couldn't - variety, creative thinking, an...

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Host: Joanne Howard

Guest: Lauren

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Organizations: creative industries, primary class teacher, PE leader

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