Solène: from teacher to soap maker
Star pupil Solène Lebon Couturier had her future all planned out. But after spending 14 years as a high school teacher, she chose to say goodbye to education and launch Ciment, a brand of ethical soaps. Despite no previous experience with business plans or entrepreneurship, she’s still a quick student who has managed to find meaning through work.
Season 1 • Episode 5 • 9 mn
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Star pupil Solène Lebon Couturier had her future all planned out. But after spending 14 years as a high school teacher, she chose to say goodbye to education and launch Ciment, a brand of ethical soaps. Despite no previous experience with business plans or entrepreneurship, she’s still a quick student who has managed to find meaning through work.
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Switch - TRAILER
You won’t hear these professionals saying, "In another life..." Having taken the bold step of embarking a new career, regret is not in their vocabulary. So, what was their lightbulb moment? And how did their friends and family react? In Switch, these career changers discuss their current professions and offer tips on how to make it happen.
Extra • Trailer • 1 mn