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We dive into how to not just survive but thrive during a major career pivot, what to do when your career path feels more like a scribble than a straight line, and whether your work ‘fun fact’ should be heartfelt or just plain fun.

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page

PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton & Fenton. For more head to their website here.

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Ever been asked, &ldquo;Where do you see yourself in five years?&rdquo; and wanted to reply, &ldquo;Surviving&rdquo;? Same! That&rsquo;s why this week we&rsquo;ve called in reinforcements: the brilliant&nbsp;Sarah Davidson&mdash;entrepreneur, author and podcasting queen&mdash;joins Em Vernen to untangle your trickiest career questions.&nbsp;
We dive into how to not just survive but thrive during a major career pivot, what to do when your career path feels more like a scribble than a straight line, and whether your work &lsquo;fun fact&rsquo; should be heartfelt or just plain fun.
Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to career podcast that turns workplace headaches into actionable solutions, cutting through the corporate jargon to give you straight-talking&nbsp; advice that actually works! Whether you're dealing with a micromanaging boss, navigating a tricky team situation, or contemplating a career change, we've got your back. Send us your anonymous dilemmas, and we'll help you work smarter, not harder. <a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a> to get all our tips and tricks. If you want your work life issue solved,<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>. You can be anon! THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a> Follow the<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizbymamamia/"> Biz Instagram </a>and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/seize_the_yay/?hl=en"> Sarah's very own podcast: Seize The Yay Podcast. </a>
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PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges
Mamamia's studios are furnished with thanks to Fenton &amp; Fenton. For more head to their website&nbsp;<a href="https://fave.co/4jgG3Av">here</a>.
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.
This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice&mdash;just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

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INBOX: 'Fun Facts' And 5 Year Plans: Tackling Tricky Work Questions

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