My Mindful Life with Helen Nicholson
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On this episode Helen Nicholson is interviewed by her daughter Caitlyn Nicholson to talk about her journey through school and moments that influenced her views on life and business ventures. We unpack her days working for a cosmetics company and eventually ending up at a recruitment company that sparked her interest in assisting people to find their sweet-spot. She speaks at length about meeting and marrying her husband and moving to Dubai to work and eventually start a business to support mothers with children. Life in South Africa was calling out to Helen and we highlight the impact some of the decision she made and risks she took to get to where she now after running and managing The Networking Company for 15 years and still flying the flag for women development. If you enjoy the show, please rate us on iTunes and leave a comment! Please subscribe and share the show with friends and family to help us grow the tribe! On this show we cover: 01:50  Helen gives some background on her childhood and family life in Edenvale, Johannesburg. 06:42 Vocation work, varsity life and landing a job at a recruitment company. 12:45 Married at 25years old, moving to Dubai where I had twins and started a business to help mothers with kids. 16:00  Coming back to South Africa with my twins to focus on women's leadership work. 18:17  Life after divorce being one of her favorite failures and the biggest lessons.     21:06  Taking risks and my life values. 23:57  Future plans and what's next and views on retirement.27:01  The spirit of amplification.29:42  Advice to younger self.  31:40  Non fiction and fiction books I've read and recommend. 34:10  My inspiration and mentors in different spheres in life.38:37  Biggest business lessons - do stuff where you have soul and finish the job. 40:35  "Suck the bone marrow out of life" as my life philosophy. Get in touch: Visit us onwww.thenetworkingcompany.co.za Follow usFacebook –The Networking Company Instagram - thenetworkingcompanysa
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