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Mariette Snyman shares her journey of career transition from journalist to podcast host after being let go at age 60.

Facing a career transition or retrenchment? Mariette Snyman shares her powerful journey from established journalist to thriving podcast host after being let go at age 60 during 2020. In this conversation, award-winning journalist and podcast host Mariette Snyman takes us through the moment her 20-year career ended overnight - and how she rebuilt her identity, discovered her value, and created a meaningful second act. If you're navigating job loss, career reinvention, or questioning your relevance after 50, this interview offers both hope and a practical roadmap. Mariette shares her 5-step pivot framework: clarity, control, emotional balance, understanding change cycles, and tracking your progress. We explore the power of storytelling, the importance of support networks, and why connection matters more than credentials. 🎧 DISCOVER MARIETTE'S WORK: Website & Podcast: https://mariettesnyman.co.za Calm, Clear and Helpful Podcast: 250+ episodes on wellness, physical and mental health, relationships, and personal development

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Host: M&D

Guest: Mariette Snyman

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Organizations: Calm, Clear and Helpful Podcast, https://mariettesnyman.co.za

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