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The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching024 - Sliding Doors Stories - Part 1Sliding Doors Moments: From Chocolate to Celebrancy and Safari Dreams 🎙️Welcome to our first special bonus episode, where we celebrate the incredible "sliding doors" moments from our guests - those life-defining events that remind us why stepping out of the classroom can lead to extraordinary experiences.This week, we revisit the heartfelt stories of:🍫 Vicky Thurkettle, who shares how her leap from teaching to chocolatier gave her the gift of witnessing her daughter’s miraculous first steps.🏆 James Terry, whose journey to becoming a celebrant has already earned him a nationa...2025-01-1709 minThe Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching008 - Pit Pony Vicky Thurkettle - Classroom to ChocolatierIn this compelling episode, we meet Vicky Thurkettle, a teacher who found more than a career in the classroom - she found purpose, family, and what she believed was her path for life. Known for her unwavering dedication, Vicky poured her heart into her work, shaping young lives and embracing each day as part of her own.But after returning from maternity leave, everything changed. Within just seven weeks, she made the unimaginable decision to leave the career she thought she’d never step away from. In this episode, Vicky opens up about her journey, the challenges sh...2024-10-2948 min