In this one-of-a-kind episode, host of the Out of the Clouds podcast, Anne V Mühlethaler, is the ‘guest,’ this time being interviewed by her friend, podcast host and journalist Etain Lavelle.
Anne shares in her introduction that Etain is like extended family to her. They became friends in their twenties and shared a flat on London’s Gloucester Road for a few years. Etain was the best person to interview Anne for this special episode.
In this conversation, Etain dives into Anne’s life journey, asking about her childhood memories and her unconventional education. Anne explains how she found herself settling into a retail career at Christian Louboutin, which was then a small label, after abandoning her pursuit at a music career. She also recounts the outset of what ended up as a seventeen-year stint at the now global shoe brand.
Later, Anne talks about the vision behind her coaching, consulting and storytelling practice and the genesis of her podcast Out of the Clouds, before talking about why being consistent in communication is just as essential as choosing the right platforms for a brand.
The two discuss successes and lessons learned from difficulties at home during Anne’s teenage years. They reflect how her past put her on the path that she is on, though, leading her to become a mindfulness meditation teacher. It’s an emotional topic for Anne, who fights back tears as she reveals the intimate connection between the two.
To conclude, Etain and Anne discuss language, their favourite books, how their travels have changed them, and the importance of trusting the process.
A unique interview that offers a glimpse into Anne’s backstory. Happy listening!
Selected links from episode
Explore Anne’s portfolio career at https://annevmuhlethaler.com/
Join Anne for her upcoming event, Your Next Chapter, a goal setting workshop.
You can connect with Anne on Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn
Find out about Anne’s coaching offers at https://avm.consulting/coaching
You can meditate with Anne via Insight Timer, with recorded practices, live sessions or discover her course, Loving Kindness 101
Subscribe to Anne’s newsletter, the Metta View, a weekly source of essential insights on coaching, brand development and storytelling with a hint of mindfulness.
Discover Anne’s mindfulness-centered sister podcast Out of the Clouds Waking Heart
Join the Out of the Clouds MeetUp community
Find out more about Anne’s strategic consultancy, AVM Consulting, bridging coaching, consulting and storytelling.
Anne’s favorite books:
The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
L’Usage du Monde by Nicholas Bouvier
The Neapolitan novels by Elena Ferrante