001 — When Work Becomes Your Whole Identity — with Chanel Clark

What happens when your job becomes your whole identity?Chanel Clark knows the question well. She's lived the version where work took over completely, and she's honest about the season she's in right now.We talk about the pressure of everyone else's timeline, goalposts that never stop moving, delusional optimism as a strategy, and what it takes to show up as yourself on a platform built for masks.Chanel Clark is the founder of The Marketing Club, Australasia's fastest-growing marketing communities, connecting over 17,000+ marketers and counting across Australia and New Zealand.She specialises in community-led growth, building engaged ecosystems that drive real connection, opportunity, and commercial impact. Through events, content, and education, Chanel has grown TMC with zero ad spend into a highly active network spanning multiple cities. She now helps brands and founders build communities as a growth strategy—focusing on connection over transactions and long-term brand equity over short-term wins.Connect with Chanel:Chanel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanel-clark/Chanel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarketingchanelChanel’s Website: https://www.chanelclarkmarketing.comThe Marketing Club: https://www.themarketingclub.org/The Marketing Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarketingclub_aunz/The Marketing Club on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-club-au-nz/The Identity Project is hosted by Olivia Muir — curious conversations about who we are beyond our work. Follow the show so you don't miss an episode, and if this one resonated, leave a review or send Olivia a message at https://theidentityprojectwitholivia.com/