If Anne Can
Are you working on making a new version of yourself? Maybe you are changing careers, moving to a different city, or becoming an empty nester. Or are you facing retirement and some harsh realities of ageing and wondering what possibilities exist? In this podcast, I talk to people who have made successful transitions, survived and thrived, and I ask them to share their inspirational stories and life lessons. Subscribe to the If Anne Can newsletter: www.ifannecan.com
Episodes
78 episodes
Building a Legacy Through a Passion for Running
Today’s podcast episode features the indomitable Ann Carney. Ann was trapped in a cycle of overwork and bad health habits when at the age of forty-five, knowing she had to make changes, she decided to try to run. Like many beginners...
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From Breast Cancer to Delivering a Mission to Help Women Succeed
My guest today is Chloe Richards, a brave and strong breast cancer survivor emerging from a period of loss and change. She is refocusing her business to deliver her mission to help women succeed in the workplace.We talk aboutHow...
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Be a Waser not a Wisher with Steve Pullen MBE Judo Coach
Want to be a waser reather than a wisher? Listen to this episode and I promise you will get some inspiration to get up, get out and keep going!My guest today is Steve Pullen, a judo 7th Dan and holder of the MBE for his service to blind...
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The Courage of Conviction From Greenham Common to the Outback
Do you know what having the power of your convictions means? Not sure, then listen to today's episode My guest this week is Jane Lockwood; Jane is an activist who lived in Greenham Common to protest the horror of war and nuclear we...
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The Mindset of a Olympian; Life After Competition
My guest today is Rowena Birch, an Olympic and European judo champion. Rowena is also the current president of the British Judo Association. Outside of judo, Rowena has coached at elite levels across many sporting disciplines and corporate ...
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A Reflection on Bravery
In this episode, I change our standard interview format and reflect upon the concept of bravery. Not being a brave person myself, I've been inspired by the bravery of my guests, and this episode features two astonishingly courageous w...
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Overcoming Loss to Found a Social Enterprise
My guest today is Oonagh McDonnell, the founder of It's Her, a social enterprise based in Manchester that researches, develops and delivers collaborative and engaging activities, courses and workshops that support women and help them change the...
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Rambling, The Kinder Mass Trespass and a Garden in a Viaduct.
In this episode, we celebrate the importance of accessing green space and consider the historical actions of others and how these actions made it possible for us to enjoy the ability to ramble in the countryside.These conversations were...
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Networking with Joy: Sue France and Voices from her Community
Sue France helps women in business make the best connections and is the founder of sue France Creative Connecting in Cheshire.She says, " I instinctively know who to match with who, and every day there is a new success story within my g...
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Making an Event Special: Toni Dudsak
Making an event Special My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York.Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this,...
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Overcoming Adversity: Alka Chandiramani
Alka Chandiramni is a global mobility specialist who provides deeply trusted assistance to companies and individuals, helping to ensure that a move to another country is successful for everyone.In Alka's professional life, she is the on...
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Recognising Your Secret Sauce : Kate Pollitt
My guest today is Kate Pollitt, a business coach gifted at helping others to get out of their jars to see what is written on their labels. We talk about how time is finite and how important it is to recognise what makes you unique...
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Being a Good Neighbour: Tina Kirwin-McGinley
My guest today, Tina Kirwin-McGinley, is a teacher of the deaf and has worked in schools in Manchester for over thirty years. She is also a swimmer, cyclist and dear friend to many.We could talk about all of the above attributes, but I ...
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At Home Somewhere: Sandra Phinney
My guest today is Sandra Phinney, and she has lived many lives, from teaching to social work to owning a music store and farming. Now in her 70s, Sandra is earning her living as a writer and has no intention of retiring. She lives ...
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At Home Anywhere: Tina Devine
Tina Devine is a traveller, free spirit and coach. She has lived in ten different countries and has learned to be comfortable with change and making a home in other places.We are exploring the concept of home, especially if we...
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Aging Stronger: Mindy Cowap Founder of the M Project
My guest today is Mindy Cowap, founder of the M Project and a finalist of the 2022 Enterprise Vision Awards Inspirational Woman of the Year. Seven years ago, after her mother's devastating subarachnoid haemorr...
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Living with Loss: Naomi Gilmour
Hold On Pain Ends: Naomi Gilmour: Motivational Speaker, Business Woman and Suicide Prevention AdvocateIf you are lucky enough to live into mid-life and beyond, you will likely have experienced some profound loss. My guest this wee...
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Change and Transition: Kim Gowland
Some podcasts are transformational, and this is one of them for me. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast, I’m talking to Kim Gowland, and she explains the difference between change and transition. A process that can be bewil...
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Repatriation: Rediscovering Home, Identity and Community
At this time of year many expat families are moving back to their home countries, and some will find repatriation harder than expatriation. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast , I’m talking to Amanda Jaffe abo...
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Living Life Outside the Lines: Kate Hughes; Artist
An early memory of a cruel teacher left me dreading the thought of ever trying to create an artwork.Meeting Kate Hughes and attending one of her art classes changed my mind, so I was delighted when she agreed to be a guest on ...
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Introduction to the If Anne Can Podcast
If Anne CanA Midlife Wanderer Comes HomeWelcome to If Anne Can, a podcast where a midlife woman searches for the answer to the age-old question of what it means to live a meaningful life and create a sense of home. I’m...
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Season 1
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Building Courage: Angela Bentley; Ice Warrior
Building Courage: Angela Bentley; Ice WarriorWhy are people evangelical about the Wim Hof practice of breath work and embracing ice cold water? Please tune in to hear Angela Bentley, certified Wim Hof instructor talk ...
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Kinder Mass Trespass: Kate Ashbrook; Campaigner
This is the last of my conversations recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass ninetieth anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield village hall.Ninety years ago, members of the young communist league gathered at Kinder...
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