Work This Way
Welcome to Work This Way by FOUNDRY, a new business podcast speaking to real people. No wannabe influencers, no nonsense pseudo health advice, just real human stories across the UK. Our members, partners and ambassadors speak to us about their business stories, sharing the ups and downs, the ugly truth about work in the 21st century.
Here's the pitch, 25 minutes of your life, once a week, to learn about an interesting person and business. They could be your future business partner, customer, lover or a friend. I'm Adam your host, and I cannot wait to share these awesome people and their stories with you.
Work This Way
Growing a business and a family. What's the balance?
In this episode of Work This Way by FOUNDRY, recorded at FOUNDRY Poole in Dorset, Carly Jermyn shares her journey from growing up in Poole and working in family businesses to studying in Wales and building a career in law. She discusses the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship, how her family’s business background influenced her, and the challenges she faced as a legal secretary before discovering her passion for litigation. As a mother, Carly sought to balance her career with family life, leading to the creation of Woodstock, a consultancy platform offering a flexible and supportive work environment for lawyers. She reflects on the importance of having the right team, the challenges of rapid business growth, and her future aspirations for Woodstock, while encouraging other lawyers to be brave and consider non-traditional career paths.