Hi friends,
I know it’s been a while. And I hope you’ve been well.
Since we last spoke in November (🤯 what???), I left my role as VP of Product after nearly a decade at the same startup and, for the first time in my life, stepped into a chapter I’ve never been before: One of space. Listening. Recalibration.
Which makes *now* feel like a uniquely special time to introduce my next guest.
Back in December, I sat down for an intimate chat with Kudzi Chikumbu, former TikTok Global Head of Creator Marketing, influential creator, and overall multihyphenate powerhouse.
At the time we spoke, Kudzi was in his own in-between — fresh from a season of rest and in the middle of crafting his next move.
The conversation felt illuminating then — but even more relevant now that I’m in my own season of transition.
Throughout my life, I’ve been inspired by leaders like Kudzi - those who seem to move between worlds with ease — one foot in stability, the other in a life that feels vivid, creative, and fully their own. From Deloitte to executive to candle influencer, Kudzi’s path hasn’t always been linear, but his energetic throughline has been remarkably consistent: to illuminate people’s lives.
His creative expression, it turns out, takes many forms.
We often focus on chasing “more.” But life – at its truest – is more like an art form. Beginning from a place of rest, starting with what feels connected and resonant, adding pieces - season by season - until we gradually create a frequency that others can step into.
That’s what my conversation with Kudzi felt like: an invite to reconnect to a new frequency.
From this headspace, we unpack what it means to:
Create from space — using rest to reveal authenticity
Build trust — treating your career as an offering
Create your life forward — iterating from feedback
Redefine success —Balancing risk, fulfillment, and building a multidimensional life and career that *truly* feel like us
I hope you enjoy the episode (and the fun edit!). Also - expect more posts soon - not just with guests, but also inspiration and thoughts from me.
Till next time 🫶,
Lucy
Note: Since our chat, Kudzi has released the full season of his new podcast “Not Just One Thing” - a powerful body of work on rewriting the playbook on the modern career. If you’re a multi-passionate leader looking to go deeper - check it out here!
🎥 Watch on Youtube (if you prefer 🙂)
Where to follow Kudzi:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kudzichikumbu/
• Website: http://kudzichikumbu.com/
• Podcast: http://kudzichikumbu.com/podcast
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kudzi
• TikTok (SirCandleMan): https://www.tiktok.com/@sircandleman
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