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S1 Ep 1, Lia Leendertz: A Pivotal Conversation about Writing, Gardening, and Life's Seasons
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S1 Ep 1, Lia Leendertz: A Pivotal Conversation about Writing, Gardening, and Life's Seasons

Welcome to Pivot! Today’s guest is the delectable Lia Leendertz.

has published The Almanac: a seasonal guide to [insert year here!] annually, and I have been a buyer since 2020. Her work is so well researched, so beautifully presented and so wonderfully edifying. I keep a copy by my bed and annotate: I hope you do the same.

You can buy it here, or here, or here.

The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 by Leendertz, Lia

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In this episode we discuss Lia’s inspiring career in journalism and horticultural writing, alongside her real experiences of navigating the feast and famine cycle of the writing industry. She delves into the concept and creation of almanacs and discusses her unexpected success and challenges in writing her best-selling book.

You can enjoy her wonderful Substack community here or join her over on Instagram. I love to hang out on Instagram: let’s make friends on my Instagram page!

This episode was written, edited and produced by me, Laura Oldfield..

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Life: Unlocked
Pivot: Exploring Career Twists and Turns
Pivot! is a podcast that celebrates the big pivots and small side-steps we take in our lives: the events, emotions or circumstances that have nudged (or pushed) us into making change. Every fortnight, a new guest discusses where their pivots have led them, whether they’ve pivoted, pirouetted or winged their way through life and work. Nosey? Me too. Let's listen to their fantastic storie!
Expect to hear from award-winning artists, musicians, content creators, designers, scientists, psychotherapists, writers, all with a story you’ll love to hear.