Lesley Kara

About this episode

Gabby Logan talks with bestselling author Lesley Kara about the challenges and opportunities of reinventing oneself later in life.

Welcome to  The Midpoint  with Gabby Logan — the podcast where we pause at life’s crossroads and talk honestly about the shifts, challenges and opportunities that come with being in the middle of it all. Today, Gabby is joined by bestselling psychological thriller writer Lesley Kara, whose gripping novels have captivated readers across the UK and beyond. After years working in education, Lesley took a leap of faith and turned to writing — and her debut novel  The Rumour  became an instant sensation, proving that it’s never too late to change direction and chase something new. In this conversation, Lesley reflects on the courage it takes to reinvent yourself, the realities of launching a creative career later in life, and how self-doubt can coexist with ambition. She shares what she’s learned about resilience, success, and the surprising pressures that come after a breakthrough moment. Expect a thoughtful and candid discussion about second acts, creative risk-taking, and what it really means to find your stride at midlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Gabby Logan

Guest: Lesley Kara

Topics covered

• reinventing yourself
• creative career
• self-doubt
• resilience
• midlife
• psychological thriller

Keywords

• Lesley Kara
• Gabby Logan
• psychological thriller
• The Rumour
• self-improvement
• midlife
• resilience
• creative risk-taking

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Rumour

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