The Career Change Many Mums Are Scared to Make | Tess Holmes on Burnout & Motherhood

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan sit down with Tess Holmes, content creator, makeup artist, marketer and mum of three.Tess shares her journey from fitness and retail to makeup artistry, fashion marketing, e-commerce and working for herself again. She talks honestly about career change, burnout, mum guilt, people pleasing, creativity and the pressure to have one clear title or lane.This episode is for any woman or mum who feels like her career no longer fits, is recovering from burnout, or is trying to work out what comes next without rushing the process.In this episode, we cover:Tess talks about her journey from fitness and retail into makeup artistryMoving into fashion marketing and e-commerceJuggling a demanding role with three young childrenBurnout, people pleasing and the pressure to do 120%Why Tess decided to work for herself againHow movement and Pilates support her mental clarityWhy she no longer feels the need to fit into one career laneTess’ advice for women in the middle of changing lanesCONNECT WITH USTess Holmes →  Tess Holmes (@tessholmes_makeup)Changing Lanes Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/changinglanesthepodcastPilates Retreat Club Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pilatesretreatclubThe Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.auIf you are a busy woman, mum, professional, business owner or someone quietly wondering what is next for you, 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.