Passion Projects, Side Hustles and Starting Something New After Redundancy
Now What? - Life after redundancyShow Notes
thenowwhat.co.uk What do you do when redundancy creates space in your life — and along with the stress, uncertainty and job searching, there’s also a small voice saying, maybe now’s the time to finally try that thing?
In this episode, I’m talking about passion projects, side hustles and the strange pressure to reinvent yourself when your career has been disrupted. I get into why these ideas can feel so appealing during redundancy, why we often put ourselves off before we’ve properly begun, and why the projects that gain momentum are usually the ones we keep moving forward in small, consistent ways rather than treating them like instant rescue plans.
I also share a conversation with Liam Walker, who used redundancy as an opportunity to lean into his love of cycling and start Liam Walker Cycles — a YouTube channel that has grown, gained traction and opened up new opportunities, even while he’s still navigating the reality of finding his next role. It’s a grounded, honest look at what it means to build something meaningful without pretending it has to solve your whole life by next Tuesday.
If you’re wondering whether redundancy might be a chance to try something different, start a creative project, explore a side hustle or finally commit to an idea you’ve been circling for ages, this episode is for you.
Find Liam Walker Cycles here: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@liamwalkercycles Instagram: www.instagram.com/liamwalkercycles
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