Changed Careers at 38 | How to Take the First Step Before You Feel Ready

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel steps into the interviewer’s seat to deep dive into Susan’s story, who she is, what shaped her, and how she changed careers at 38 before she felt fully ready.Susan shares what life looked like before Pilates, from growing up in a big family, becoming a mum of three, working in corporate roles, studying different courses, bookkeeping from home and feeling like she was always searching for something more.This episode is for any woman who feels like the life or career she built no longer quite fits, but is not sure where to begin. In this episode, we cover:• Susan’s story before Changing Lanes• Growing up in a big family and her love of connection• Motherhood, business and the juggle behind the scenes• How her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis shaped her view of health and wellbeing• Feeling stuck in work that made sense, but did not light her up• How Pilates became the turning point• Changing careers at 38 and taking the first step before feeling ready• Buying a Pilates studio and building businesses in her 40s• Why it is never too late to change lanes, find purpose or start again• Susan’s advice for women who know they want moreCONNECT WITH USChanging Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auBalgownie Estate Yarra Valley Retreat → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au/barre-box-bubbles-yarravalleyIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering whether it is too late to change careers, find purpose or start again, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, practical encouragement and real stories to help you navigate your next chapter with more clarity, confidence and support.