Breaking Free From the Golden Handcuffs
EZ Conversations
English - February 01, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Welcome to another enlightening episode of EZ Conversations! I'm your host, Furkhan Dandia, and today, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Claire Isenthal. In this episode, Claire opens up about a major life decision that led her to embark on a journey from the corporate world to becoming a full-time author.
We dive into Claire's courageous move of bidding farewell to Google, a tech giant and opting for a path less travelled. She shares the inspiration behind her decision, especially in the wake of the pandemic, highlighting how the crisis made her reassess her priorities and chase her dream of being a full-time writer.
Our conversation delves deep into the challenges of working for large corporations, where the demands of the job often overshadow personal pursuits and creative expression. Claire sheds light on how the rigid structures within these organizations can impact one's family life and limit the exploration of one's true passion.
One of the focal points of our discussion revolves around Claire's recently published fictional book, "The Rising Order." We explore the uncanny parallels between the narrative she crafted and our present reality, where society grapples with an increasing dependency on the digital world. Claire reflects on how her experiences at Google influenced the themes within her book, creating a captivating intersection of fiction and reality.
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Claire's journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of stepping away from the corporate grind to pursue a lifelong dream. Discover the profound insights she gained about creativity, authenticity, and the delicate balance between career and personal fulfillment.
Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of EZ Conversations, where Furkhan and Claire engage in a candid and inspiring dialogue about life, career transitions, and the transformative power of following your passions.
Claire Isenthal lives in the suburbs of Indianapolis with her husband, their two children, and their mutt. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Purdue University. She has worked in digital marketing for over ten years. The Rising Order is her first novel, and she is writing its sequel, The New Order. Visit her website claireisenthal.com or follow @claireisenthal on Instagram or Twitter.
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Sponsors of the Podcast:
BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy
We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: https://zen.ai/EZ23
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eunoiazen
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EunoiaZen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EZConversations
patreon.com/EzConversations
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support
Welcome to another enlightening episode of EZ Conversations! I'm your host, Furkhan Dandia, and today, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Claire Isenthal. In this episode, Claire opens up about a major life decision that led her to embark on a journey from the corporate world to becoming a full-time author.
We dive into Claire's courageous move of bidding farewell to Google, a tech giant and opting for a path less travelled. She shares the inspiration behind her decision, especially in the wake of the pandemic, highlighting how the crisis made her reassess her priorities and chase her dream of being a full-time writer.
Our conversation delves deep into the challenges of working for large corporations, where the demands of the job often overshadow personal pursuits and creative expression. Claire sheds light on how the rigid structures within these organizations can impact one's family life and limit the exploration of one's true passion.
One of the focal points of our discussion revolves around Claire's recently published fictional book, "The Rising Order." We explore the uncanny parallels between the narrative she crafted and our present reality, where society grapples with an increasing dependency on the digital world. Claire reflects on how her experiences at Google influenced the themes within her book, creating a captivating intersection of fiction and reality.
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of Claire's journey, exploring the challenges and triumphs of stepping away from the corporate grind to pursue a lifelong dream. Discover the profound insights she gained about creativity, authenticity, and the delicate balance between career and personal fulfillment.
Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of EZ Conversations, where Furkhan and Claire engage in a candid and inspiring dialogue about life, career transitions, and the transformative power of following your passions.
Claire Isenthal lives in the suburbs of Indianapolis with her husband, their two children, and their mutt. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Purdue University. She has worked in digital marketing for over ten years. The Rising Order is her first novel, and she is writing its sequel, The New Order. Visit her website claireisenthal.com or follow @claireisenthal on Instagram or Twitter.
Sponsors of the Podcast:
BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy
We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: https://zen.ai/EZ23
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/eunoiazen
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EunoiaZen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EZConversations
patreon.com/EzConversations
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support