Passion Stories with Free To Flourish
Welcome to the Passion Stories Podcast, a conversational series that features people who have made career transitions into work they feel fulfilled with, or started their own passion business.
We talk about when they decided to make the change, why they do the work they do, what helped them overcome obstacles with the transition, and any tips that they would give to others sitting on the idea of making these big changes.
People from the environmental, social change, health and wellness, and creative industries come on to share their story in hopes to inspire others to go after their own professional dreams.
Rachel Fry is a Psychology Trainer, Teacher, and Coach. Her work is focused on helping people with mental performance, leadership development, and career growth. She has her own company, Free To Flourish, and partners with different organizations, companies, universities, and athletes to support their leadership and teams. Rachel has a behavioral science master's in Applied Positive Psychology and experience in multiple sports as a high performing athlete. She is also a VP and leads the Professional Development team of a DC environmental nonprofit organization.
For more on her work and to connect with Rachel: www.free-to-flourish.com
Passion Stories with Free To Flourish
Ceramic Artist: Nevan Pearson-Cody Wise
I talked with Nevan who runs her pottery business, @printempspottery in Annapolis, Maryland.
Nevan and her husband make beautiful and functional pieces of pottery. Nevan said her hope is that people get joy out of using a handmade piece of art in their everyday lives. She said she never tires of hearing her customers say they used her mug that morning sipping on their coffee.
One of the biggest takeaways I had with talking to Nevan was how important believing in yourself is with pursuing your passions. She had discouragement from her art professors to pursue pottery and making her own pieces as a career, but tried anyway. Nevan shared how her parents instilled a ‘can do’ and supportive attitude with her at a young age. And her mindset continues to be one of ‘I can do this’ and rather than being flooded with self doubt.
And if you’re in the DMV area go check out Nevan and her husband, Doug’s work at the Eastern Market over the weekends! They will be selling lots of pieces for the upcoming holiday season.
Consider checking out the Passion and Purpose program if you are looking to make a career transition into more purposeful work or have been sitting on a business idea that you want to launch: https://www.free-to-flourish.com/passionandpurpose
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