We’ve all joked about wanting to drop everything, move abroad and set up a book shop...Alex Holder actually did it!

Alex Holder is a writer, journalist, creative director and owner of Salted Books, Lisbon. Alex was at the heart of London’s creative community, known for her work as an ECD in advertising and as content director at Elle. But, after quitting her job and seeing a financial therapist, Alex reframed her thinking about time, money and creativity. This shift of perspective sparked her bold decision to move to Lisbon and set up Salted Books. I really enjoyed our super inspiring conversation about reframing the role of work in our lives and how we can choose to live - and work - differently. If you're considering a big change, or curious about navigating changing ambitions in work and life, this episode is for you!

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Alex Holder - https://alexholder.co/about/ and @alexandreholder on instagram

Salted Books - https://saltedbooks.com/ and @saltedbookslisbon on instagram

'Open Up: Why Talking About Money Will change Your Life' by Alex Holder - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44281511-open-up)

Alex's book recommendation is 'All Fours' by Miranda July - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197798168-all-fours)

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Life Working

(00:40) Meet Alex Holder

(03:51) Alex's Career in Advertising

(11:03) The Shift: Maternity Leave and New Perspectives

(17:24) Time and Money

(22:06) Moving to Lisbon and Opening a Bookshop

(28:22) Freedom, Anxiety about the Unknown, and Work-Life Balance

(33:43) Conclusion

Hosted by Vicky Clarfelt

Produced by Taqwa Sadiq

Artwork by Poppy Newman

Socials and Content by Zina Wilkins

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