
In this episode of Work in Progress, host Nicole Engelmann sits down with Selina Barker to explore what it really means to create a career and a life on your own terms. Selina shares her journey from traditional employment to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the leap into self-employment and what it takes to build a business that truly aligns with your values and passions.
Together, Nicole and Selina dive into the highs and lows of running a purpose-driven business in the coaching and publishing industries, and how authenticity remains the cornerstone of meaningful work in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. They also discuss the shifting landscape of marketing, the power of human connection, and why embracing mistakes is essential to creativity and growth.
This is an inspiring conversation for anyone navigating the ever-evolving world of work and seeking to craft a career that feels real, fulfilling, and uniquely their own.
Host & guest info:
Nicole Engelmann
Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond. She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.
Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com
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Selina Barker
Selina Barker is a Coach, author, podcast host and founder of the Project You journals. She has been running her own businesses for almost two decades and has always been dedicated to helping people break free from exhaustion and the treadmill of daily grind to create lives and careers they truly love.
Links:
Podcast and newsletter: https://anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/
Selina's book, Burnt Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085VCRRRL
Project You journals: https://projectyoushop.com/
Website: selinabarker.com
Instagram: @projectyouprojectyou