Changing Career: From Tech Job to Films & Theatre | E50

Switching careers in mid-life is hard. Leaving a successful tech career to move to films and theater is harder. Listen to a technology leader who left the tech world in Silicon Valley at her peak and get tips on career goals and what success means. Learn how she switched career to move into the art world — films, writing, directing, creating, and bringing stories to theater. Our speaker is Purnima Varma, who left her career in hi-tech to follow her passion in the arts. What we love about Purnima’s story is that it’s not just about switching career or leaving a regular 9 to 5 job. It’s about reinvention. It’s about listening to that creative pull, trying something new, dealing with self-doubt, and not worrying about how society expects a typical 9 to 5 job. 📌 TIMESTAMPS0:00 Hello from Neha & Nidhi0:40 Guest Intro1:40 Purnima's personality type3:05 Purnima's journey to Films & Theater7:50 How to go with the flow12:30 How Chocolate & Spice Talk is hard to build13:49 Journey of self-discovery16:05 How to self-direct 20:00 Volunteer work22:00 Impact on Health26:00: How to get over self-doubt30:30 Challenges in Theater36:40 Lessons on switching Career45:00 How to observe48:55 Kudos for Chocolate & Spice Talk :) In this conversation, we get into what it took to make that call: the quiet signs that her old path was no longer working, the exact moment she realized she needed to try something different, and how she handled the self‑doubt and pushback that came with “throwing away” a perfectly good career.🔔 Subscribe to Chocolate & Spice Talk for more honest conversations on life, growth, and unique perspectives:  ⁨@chocolateandspicetalk⁩  (   / @chocolateandspicetalk  ) 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONHope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for being part of our community, where we recognize and learn from every personality. We’d love to hear from you too and we’d love to include your voice in a future episode. Send us a note at [email protected], or message us on Instagram @chocolateandspicetalk. This video covers:#midlife #careeradvice #mentalhealth #careertips #techjobs 🌐 CONNECT WITH US Visit our website: http://chocolateandspicetalk.com• Watch this video on YouTube:    • 45 Years & Fabulous: Tips to Aging Well (L...   Follow us on Instagram: @chocolateandspicetalkUntil next time—take care. We’ll be right here, checking in.Neha & Nidhi