I Walked Away From a “Perfect” Career… to Build One That Fits Around Life

I Walked Away From a “Perfect” Career… to Build One That Fits Around Life

April 30, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 190

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Natasha Doran shares her journey from a successful corporate career to building a flexible business that accommodates her family life.

In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Natasha Doran, a former corporate professional turned franchise business owner with Get Ahead. After 20 years in insurance and a successful corporate career, Natasha shares what led her to step away, explore new paths, and ultimately build a flexible, part-time business that works around her family life. What We Cover: Leaving a “perfect on paper” corporate career Navigating the uncertainty of a career cha...

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Host: Elizabeth Willetts

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