Sparkle and Thrive

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Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents. 

Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges. 

And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career. 

But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted? 

If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever. 

Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives. 


Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
 
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
 
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
 

Recent Episodes
  • E282|Why your career crisis might be your greatest gift with The Wobbly Middle's Susannah de Jager and Patsy Day
    Jun 11, 2025 – 26:15
  • E281|Fern Fuller made £77k last year working 20-25 hours per week. Here's how you can do the same
    Jun 11, 2025 – 23:01
  • E280|Collagen, career pivots and can you have it all? With Kate Prince, founder of Ancient + Brave
    May 28, 2025 – 31:53
  • E279|Feeling lost and confused about your future? Joy Foster’s 12-day challenge will give you clarity
    May 24, 2025 – 14:39
  • E278|62% of mid-career women want a change. So what’s holding them back?, asks Jenn Barnett
    May 15, 2025 – 19:52
  • E277|Autism, ADHD and the business that’s breaking down barriers to work with Lillie Jamieson
    May 7, 2025 – 23:47
  • E276|Bias in the boardroom. Is your weight affecting your pay and career progression? With Napala Pratini
    Apr 30, 2025 – 23:47
  • E275 | In perimenopause or post-menopause? Alison Urquhart asks, Are you getting enough protein?
    Apr 23, 2025 – 23:19
  • E274|How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum
    Apr 16, 2025 – 31:33
  • E273|Struggling with heavy, painful periods? Anna Maxwell has the solution
    Apr 9, 2025 – 27:52
  • E272|What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den? Eco-friendly cleaning pioneer Laura Harnett reveals all
    Apr 2, 2025 – 15:34
  • E271|Creating the UK's first disability discount site with Georgina Colman
    Mar 26, 2025 – 11:23
  • E270|Surviving redundancy and mastering a money mindset with Avneet Sachdeva
    Mar 19, 2025 – 30:41
  • E269|Is our obsession with winning holding us back? Cath Bishop thinks it is
    Mar 12, 2025 – 28:14
  • E268|How to break free from trauma with Philippa Smethurst
    Mar 5, 2025 – 42:08
  • E267|Money is power. But are you managing your finances?
    Feb 19, 2025 – 18:44
  • E266|Do you feel lost at 50? Eleanor Mills did
    Feb 13, 2025 – 44:25
  • E265|Why Mel Robbins Thinks Social Media is STILL the Most Important Thing For Your Business in 2025
    Feb 5, 2025 – 20:22
  • E264|How could energy medicine help you?
    Jan 16, 2025 – 31:25
  • E263|Fertility coaching and pivoting for business success
    Jan 8, 2025 – 16:25
  • E262|Pivoting and parenting with Annie Ridout. How to build a fulfilling career while raising a family
    Dec 19, 2024 – 27:27
  • E261|How to leave a corporate career and start a business in your fifties
    Dec 11, 2024 – 20:49
  • E260|Neurodivergence and the art of the non-career career
    Nov 25, 2024 – 21:28
  • E259|Midlife crisis or opportunity? Helen Kewell on burnout, life’s transitions, and hitting reset
    Nov 18, 2024 – 20:57
  • E258|Surviving the setbacks of a rollercoaster career and breaking into broadcasting against the odds
    Nov 1, 2024 – 13:13
  • E257|Can you run a small business AND still crush it in a corporate career?
    Oct 23, 2024 – 20:10
  • E256|Career Interrupted: What does it take to be your own boss?
    Oct 16, 2024 – 18:49
  • E255|Plan like a pro for 2025 with strategies for business success
    Oct 9, 2024 – 35:07
  • E254|Facing redundancy? Fancy a change? Carve out a new career as a Social Media Manager
    Oct 2, 2024 – 23:41
  • E253|How to Boost Your Camera Confidence While Working from Home
    Sep 26, 2024 – 37:54
  • E252 | From Classroom To Café: How Amita Dinmore Built a Community Hub From Scratch
    Sep 18, 2024 – 25:36
  • E251 | Growing a YouTube Channel as a Creative Maker
    Sep 11, 2024 – 29:12
  • E250 | Feeling Lost In Your Career? How To Return To Work And Make a Comeback In The Job Market
    Sep 4, 2024 – 37:56
  • E249 | Find Your Unicorn Space. How to Reclaim Guilt-Free Time
    Aug 28, 2024 – 39:56
  • E248|How do you build a business when you don’t want to be visible online?
    Aug 7, 2024 – 37:51
  • E247|The story of the other woman behind TechPixies
    Jul 24, 2024 – 47:30
  • E246|A coach in your pocket. Tackling mental health and wellbeing in the workplace with Kathryn Cettina
    Jul 17, 2024 – 21:59
  • E245|Making micro changes to achieve your dream with Clare Learoyd
    Jul 11, 2024 – 31:07
  • E244|Achieving time freedom to follow your passion with Helen Baker
    Jul 3, 2024 – 30:17
  • E243|Moving, marriage, motivation and a car park full of Post-it Notes with Helz Jones
    Jun 29, 2024 – 32:41
  • E242|Want to boost your confidence and career? Open doors on our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp
    Jun 18, 2024 – 26:48
  • E241|How to create kinder workplaces and grow your business. Becs Crosby's story
    Jun 11, 2024 – 31:25
  • E240|How to become who you've always wanted to be in business. Carolyn Boddington’s story
    Jun 4, 2024 – 29:21
  • E239|Build a part-time, flexible business that lights you up just like Lois Cox
    May 29, 2024 – 28:24
  • E238|Feeling anxious about your finances? How to change your relationship with money for good with Joy Foster
    May 21, 2024 – 34:50
  • E237|How to build a brand you love and grow your brilliant business with Julia Heffer
    May 15, 2024 – 28:52
  • E236|Making a dream a reality. How to become an interior designer with Carolyn Hayter
    May 8, 2024 – 29:13
  • E235|Going after a dream you’ve buried for 25 years with Denise Fishburn
    May 1, 2024 – 31:55
  • E234|How to find your spark and seize the day with Kay Holdsworth
    Apr 24, 2024 – 25:46
  • E233|How to pivot your career with Paula Campion Skerry
    Apr 17, 2024 – 33:57
Recent Reviews
  • Xtinakaye
    Rude, Unprofessional Host!
    Joy invited me personally to be a guest host on her podcast last month, and we had what I believed was a wonderful conversation during the recording. In fact, Joy RAVED at the end about how "informative" and "insightful" my advice was, and she even said she believed it was such a good episode, she was going to release it sooner than planned. Then, I waited and waited for an email that was promised with the live link but never received it. Today, I reached out and inquired about the episode since it still had not been posted. She responded with a curt and snarky email and said, "After doing the podcast, I wasn't 100% sure it was the right fit for our audience. I apologise that we didn't let you know sooner. Thanks for understanding and I'm sorry we didn't publish it." Well, I DID NOT understand and this was beyond unprofessional, rude, and not at all the way to treat a guest host. If she decided to pull the episode, DESPITE raving about how wonderful it went, Joy should have had a modicum of professionalism and sent me an honest email FOUR WEEKS AGO letting me know this rather than having me wait around and find out only when I asked her about it. DO NOT GO ON THIS SHOW OR SUPPORT THIS RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL HOST AT ALL!
  • JaneneTPL
    Love this show
    Joy is so real and honest and she brings that out in her guests as well. It’s a joy to listen to (haha) and you come away with practical steps you can use in your business.
  • Regifam
    Sparkle and Thrive podcast ROCKS!!!
    I loved the episode (63, I think) about Pinterest! This is very practical advice for my business. I gained a new awareness of a platform - what it is, who it serves and multipe benefits. Wow. Thank you so much. Your course is on my agenda for 2021. Joy Foster and Pips you ROCK! I can't wait to hear more.
  • Aaarecca
    Eye Opening
    I have thought that Twitter was fizzling out for a while now, and so have kept second guessing putting time and energy into it... After listening to Joy and her client talk about how useful Twitter has been for them, and how to gain traction, was awesome!
  • Aggie819
    Always Helpful and Encouraging
    If you are looking for a person to believe in you, help you take a leap, and encourage you along the way, Joy is it! She has a big heart for helping women with our tech skills and she is there every step of the way no matter where you are in your journey!
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