

What would you rather?
The Reinvention Diaries by Michelle Wright & Nicola Auckland
S2 · E38
Sep 23, 2026
25:44
Episode notes
Hosts: Michelle (Style Coach & Colour Analyst)) & Nicola (Brand Photographer)
Episode Summary: Michelle and Nicola catch up after their holidays — Nicola's relaxing caravan trip to Scotland and Michelle's whirlwind 48 hours in Porto — before diving into a juicy hypothetical: Would you rather have financial security but answer to someone else, or financial uncertainty but answer only to yourself?
Key Topics:
- Holiday catch-up: Nicola's Scotland caravan getaway (laptop never left the bag), Michelle's quick Porto trip and the debate around "extreme day trips"
- The big question: A £100K employed job vs. £40K self-employed income — the initial "ick" reaction to working for someone else, and how the conversation shi ...
Keywords
midlife
financial security
freedom
flexibility
success
self-employment
business owner