008 - Pit Pony Vicky Thurkettle - Classroom to Chocolatier

The Pit Pony Podcast - Life After Teaching

In 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 she faced, and the resilience it took to leave a job she once loved so deeply.
Listen to Vicky’s story of self-discovery, courage, and transformation as she shares the reality of finding new strength and purpose beyond the classroom.
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Tune in for an inspiring story about how life after teaching can be just as fulfilling—especially when chocolate's involved!

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