E258｜Surviving the setbacks of a rollercoaster career and breaking into broadcasting against the odds

Imagine growing up on a council estate in Manchester, attending a school ranked one of the worst in the UK, with parents who fled their home country to build a new life. From this unlikely starting point, Claire Hoang was encouraged by a teacher to pursue her dream of working in TV, and against the odds, Claire worked her way up to a role as a social media specialist at ITV Studios via the BBC, Dentsu Aegis and Thomas Cook Airlines.She’s here to share the rollercoaster ride that saw her face redundancies, contracts ending unexpectedly and taking time out for maternity leave. It’s a story of how challenges can become opportunities and how a £40 face cream saved the day.Tune in to hear:[00:21] Dive into the twists and turns of Claire’s rollercoaster career journey.[01:14] Discover how Claire pursued her dream career against the odd[02:15]  Claire’s top strategies to stay prepared for unexpected redundancy.[04:52] Why hitting the restart button could be the best career move.[06:59] Hear the powerful takeaway that Claire carries with her.[08:20] The motto that keeps Claire driven and inspired every day.Hit play now and prepare to be inspired! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast?Leave a review and grab our Quick Start Podcast Guide. 🎤✨ https://techpixies.com/podcastWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening!