From Setbacks to Success: How to Turn Career Struggles Into Growth and Confidence

What if the setbacks in your life were actually the setup for your greatest success?

In this raw and empowering episode of the Thrive Careers Podcast, host Olajumoke Fatoki sits down with Charlotte Bidgood—an executive HR leader and co-founder of Inclusive People—to explore her powerful journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and human resources leader.

🔥 Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to turn adversity into a catalyst for personal and professional growth
• The reality of breaking free from societal expectations and rewriting your story
• Why self-acceptance is the foundation for long-term success
• Insights on navigating the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship
• The transformative power of clarity, goal setting, and mentorship
• Why authenticity and vulnerability are leadership superpowers

Charlotte’s story will challenge what you believe about setbacks—and inspire you to show up boldly, unapologetically, and ready to thrive on your own terms.

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