Reinventing Manuela, From City Hall to Influencer

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In the episode, Manuela Leonhard shares her inspiring journey of making a significant career change later in life. She transitioned from working as a personal assistant to the mayor of Zurich to becoming a social media influencer. Manuela explains that while she was happy in her previous job, she felt the need for a change and began taking pictures of Zurich and sharing them on social media. Her content gained popularity, leading to her new career. Throughout the interview, Manuela discusses her experiences with social media, particularly LinkedIn, where she received both positive and negative feedback but persisted in sharing her content. Her efforts were recognized, and she received an award for her engagement on LinkedIn. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Manuela continued to share pictures of Zurich, providing comfort and positivity to her followers. She received feedback from people worldwide who appreciated her posts. Manuela also shares the challenges she faced in making her career change, including the decision to leave a well-paid and prestigious job. She discusses the support she received from her network and the opportunities that came her way. Looking ahead, Manuela expresses her excitement about the future and her plans to continue exploring new opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of networking and being open to new experiences. Additionally, Manuela offers advice to young people, encouraging them to build a strong network and be open to change. She highlights the importance of looking inside oneself and being true to one's passions and interests. Overall, an inspiring amount of Manuela Leonhardt's career change and her journey as a social media influencer, emphasizing resilience, networking, and staying true to oneself.

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