S3 Ep. 6 From Corporate Life to Peer Support – Nicky’s Journey of Resilience and Reinvention

Imagine starting your career at 16, climbing the corporate ladder for over 20 years, only to pivot completely in search of a more meaningful path. That’s exactly what Nicky did.

After the birth of her daughter in 2006, she built a career that revolved around creativity, flexibility, and supporting others—whether through running her own businesses, coaching women, or helping small business owners amplify their voices.

But behind the success was a silent struggle. Growing up in a generation where mental health wasn’t spoken about, Nicky learned to mask her emotions. It wasn’t until a breakdown in 2020 that she faced her own mental health challenges head-on, using everything she had learned over the years to rebuild.

And in doing so, she found her true calling.

Now a Peer Support Worker with Mind in Waltham Forest, Nicky uses her lived experience to help others on their recovery journeys. She knows firsthand what it means to struggle, but also what it takes to heal.

In this episode, Nicky shares her powerful story—from the corporate world to personal coaching, from breakdown to breakthrough, and ultimately, to a career she never knew existed but was always meant for.

If you’ve ever felt lost in your career, battled with your mental health, or wondered how your past experiences could shape a more meaningful future, this conversation is for you.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on resilience, reinvention, and the power of lived experience.