Turning Setbacks Into Impact

Life-changing moments often arrive in the most unexpected ways. When I sat down with Chakriya Bowman, I was inspired by her journey of resilience, reinvention, and impact. She transformed personal setbacks into a powerful mission—creating opportunities for people in Papua New Guinea through employment, education, and entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to the power of trusting your instincts, embracing change, and using challenges as fuel for meaningful transformation. Highlights: 03:48 - Embracing Uncertainty and Career Shifts The journey of leaving behind a stable career to pursue a calling in international development. 07:18 - A Defining Moment: The Turning Point A life-altering experience that reshaped the path forward and provided clarity on purpose. 11:07 - Creating Solutions Where None Exist The importance of social enterprise in addressing unemployment and economic challenges. 14:53 - Building a Workforce, Not Just Jobs Why sustainable development means providing training and creating opportunities that last. 19:23 - The Global Impact of Labor Mobility How international job placements empower individuals and create economic growth at home. 22:44 - The Role of Women in Economic Growth Breaking barriers and ensuring more opportunities exist for women in the workforce. 27:03 - Trusting Your Instincts in Major Life Decisions The process of making bold moves and knowing when it’s time to take the next step. 30:18 - Creating a Legacy of Impact Why long-term success is about empowering others and building systems that sustain growth. About Our Guest: Dr Chakriya Bowman spent half her professional life working for the Australian Government in international development. She now runs a social enterprise in Papua New Guinea, her home for eight years and a country with less than 400,000 formal jobs for a population of over 12 million people. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chakriya_bowman_png/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChakriyaBowmanPNG Connect with Hilary: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarydecesare/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@hilarydecesare Interested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email Us at [email protected] Find Us on Your Favorite Podcast App – https://the-silver-lined-relaunch.captivate.fm/listen