No Plan, No Problem: How to Switch Careers and Still Succeed
In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by Nicola Stevenson, Branch Manager at Jewson Orkney. Her career path is anything but traditional — from banking, to whisky distilling, to running a builders’ merchant — all while raising a family in the remote but stunning Orkney Islands.
We chat about:
What it’s really like to live and work on a remote Scottish island
Nicola’s bold career pivots — and what she’s learned from each one
How she landed a management role with zero prior experience in the industry
Island-life perks (and quirks): from Navy boat rides to surprise royal visits
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