522 Making Meaningful Connections with Eleanor Sands

At 30, Eleanor Sands walked away from an unfulfilling corporate career and chose to break the cycle of unhappiness to build a life aligned with her values. She shares her belief that our past does not define our future, and that anything becomes possible when we learn to draw on our inner strength. In this conversation, Eleanor reflects on the emotional tipping point that led to her resignation, the creation and rapid growth of Wigmore Wednesdays, and how courage and community helped her navigate uncertainty. This episode is a powerful reminder that you can rewrite your story at any age by breaking the cycle, overcoming adversity and making meaningful connections   KEY TAKEAWAY "I have always wanted to change my story. I've never wanted that to be where it ended."    ABOUT THE GUEST – ELEANOR SANDS Eleanor Sands is the founder and CEO of Wigmore Wednesdays. While her life and success may appear effortless from the outside, behind them lies a story of extraordinary pain and resilience. Having survived years of childhood abuse that later led to the conviction of her abuser, Eleanor refused to let her experiences define who she would become. Instead, she discovered an inner strength that fuelled her ambition and shaped her outlook on life.    CONNECT WITH  ELEANOR SANDS https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-sands-96b93739/ [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/company/wigmore-wednesdays/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call    KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter    CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson     BUY AMY'S BOOK (2025 Business Book Awards Finalist) * Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu    HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate, Amy earns from qualifying purchases.