In this episode of Why Care?, host Nadia Nagamootoo welcomes Rosie Nixon, former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! Magazine and author of three novels - The Stylist, Amber Green Takes Manhattan and Just Between Friends - plus the Be Kind book, all about showing different types of kindness.
Rosie shares her journey from the glamorous world of magazines to facing burnout and ultimately finding a new path focused on empowering midlife women. They discuss her innovative Reinvention Retreats, the importance of taking a pause, and how to redefine success in midlife. Rosie also opens up about the pressures of maintaining a public persona and the pivotal moment that led her to prioritise her wellbeing and personal fulfilment.
Highlights:
Rosie's Journey: From her career as Editor-in-Chief at HELLO! Magazine to facing burnout and reinventing herself, Rosie Nixon shares her path and the experiences that shaped her approach to life and work.
Empathy and Integrity in Leadership: Discover how Rosie emphasises the importance of empathy and integrity in leadership, highlighting the need to align actions with values and prioritise wellbeing.
The Moment of Realisation: Rosie recounts the pivotal moment at the Corinthia Hotel that led her to recognize the need for change and prioritise her mental and physical health.
Reinvent Like a PRO: Learn about Rosie's innovative Reinvention Retreats designed for midlife women, featuring a structured approach to Pausing, Reflecting, and Organising their lives for personal and professional fulfilment.
Kindness as a Foundation: Explore the themes from Rosie's book, Be Kind, emphasising the importance of kindness to oneself and others, and how it plays a crucial role in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Supporting Midlife Women: Rosie discusses the unique challenges faced by midlife women and the need for organisations to offer support and flexible opportunities for reinvention to retain top talent.
Key Takeaways
Rosie Nixon’s journey emphasises the importance of recognizing and addressing burnout, and the power of reinvention in midlife.
Her Reinvention Retreats provide a structured approach for midlife women to pause, reflect, and organise their lives for personal and professional fulfilment.
Emphasises the importance of empathy, self-kindness, and redefining success on one’s own terms.
Navigating career pivots and promoting wellbeing requires intentional action and supportive environments.
Leaders and organisations must support employees through flexible and practical approaches to wellbeing and personal development.
The significance of creating inclusive cultures where diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued and celebrated.
Guest Bio
Rosie Nixon is a celebrated author and former Editor in Chief of HELLO! Magazine, where she spent 16 years leading the iconic publication. With a career spanning over two decades in the media industry, Rosie now has a portfolio career, with a particular focus on empowering midlife women through her new Reinvention Retreats. She is also the author of Be Kind, a book that explores the multifaceted nature of kindness towards oneself, others, and the environment.
Links
Purchase “Be Kind”
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