13/09/2026
I was invited to speak on a panel at the Beyond The Day Job event in London which welcomed curious minds looking for what might be next in life
Why?
In 2025 I left my career and took the leap of faith to quit my job and follow my passion to run my own business full time - Gen Zen Meditation
It wasn't easy. I sold my house and moved to live off grid on a boat. I got rid of all my possessions. I sacrificed the security of a big salary and had to learn how to run and grow a business...
...but I'm living on my own terms. With autonomy. Running courses and retreats, with a work life balance that feels like I'm cheating at life
My key message from the panel event 👉 if you decide to change your career later in life some people will think you're crazy. But THEY are the crazy ones 😜
Crazy is sticking to a job that doesn't fulfil you
Crazy is working without ever asking 'what else is there?'
Crazy is having passions you don't indulge in
Anything is possible, and as I said to the group, instead of asking "What can I do?" ask yourself "What CAN'T I do?"
Shout out to the wonderful organisers, co-panelists & facilitators from the event. Well done for being part of such an inspiring and impactful day 👇
💫 Dr Shiv Chande
💫 Lilli Cooper
💫 YoYu
💫 Soul Seekers
💫 alice | yoga teacher, coach + co-founder, soul seekers
💫 Megan Stott / Coach & Yogi
💫 Derek Adu-Sarkodie
💫 Feyisara Mendes
💫 Sound Practioner | Hanae
💫 Theo Spearman
Dan 🙏