EP105: From Exhausted Pilot to Thriving Photographer [Convo with David Enloe]
Wed Feb 04 2026
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In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into:
A conversation with David Enloe, a Marin and San Francisco family photographer who traded the cockpit for the coastlineAfter years in aviation — a career that looked adventurous from the outside but proved toxic on the inside — he walked away to build a practice rooted in presence, connection, and creativityHow he summoned the courage to make such a big leapBeing a Highly Sensitive Person in a noisy worldBuilding a career based on passionHow being an entrepreneur has shaped how he sees the world🌐 Connect with David:
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Hi! I'm a Graphic Designer and certified Career & Success coach in Toronto, Canada. I love to connect with people who deep down know that they can do better but keep falling short of where they want to go. With humor and honesty, I help you to ditch the struggle, own your value and move your career–and life–from vanilla success to spectacular triumph.
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Send us a text In this episode of Ditch the Struggle we dive into: A conversation with David Enloe, a Marin and San Francisco family photographer who traded the cockpit for the coastlineAfter years in aviation — a career that looked adventurous from the outside but proved toxic on the inside — he walked away to build a practice rooted in presence, connection, and creativityHow he summoned the courage to make such a big leapBeing a Highly Sensitive Person in a noisy worldBuilding a career based on passionHow being an entrepreneur has shaped how he sees the world🌐 Connect with David: 📷 The Enloe Creative 📣 Download your FREE guide How to Build a Brilliant Career: 6 Insider Tips to Help You Succeed No Matter Where You Are Right Now ⚡️Looking for career help? Work with me 1:1 🎙️Follow Ditch the Struggle on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ❤️ Leave a rating and review and let me know what let me know what you would like to see more of on this podcast! Subscribe to my mailing list at alanaruoso.com to receive awesome freebies and exclusive access to special offers. 💫 Connect with me: 📷 Instagram: @alanaruoso 🌐 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alanaruoso Hi! I'm a Graphic Designer and certified Career & Success coach in Toronto, Canada. I love to connect with people who deep down know that they can do better but keep falling short of where they want to go. With humor and honesty, I help you to ditch the struggle, own your value and move your career–and life–from vanilla success to spectacular triumph. ⭐ Show edited and produced by Sue Ruhe: @suru.productions 🌿 This podcast is not a substitute for therapy, or medical or financial advice. Listeners take full responsibility for their actions.