A Co Down mum has opened up about taking the plunge and changing career in her 40s.
Stephanie Walker, 43, and from Millisle is currently back at university and retraining as a social worker after a long career in hairdressing.
Just over a year ago, the mum-of-two left her hairdressing job of 24 years to start a new journey. A year later, she's still working part time as a hairdresser but now her main focus is studying for a degree in social work.