Break Up With Corporate

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7 Fears About Leaving Corporate to Start a Business

2026-09-2209:48

Send us Fan Mail Leaving a corporate job to start your own business brings up a massive wave of fear. In this episode of the Break Up With Corporate Podcast, I break down the seven real fears that keep corporate women up at night. From losing the steady paycheck and the safety net of a corporate title to worrying about skills, market validation, burnout, and judgment from others, these obstacles are tackled head on. Rather than pretending fear does not exist, this episode offers p...

How Corporate Women Find Time & Energy To Build a Business

2026-09-0113:40

Send us Fan Mail If you're working a full-time and trying to find the time and energy to build a business on the side, this episode is for you. Every article online tells you the same generic advice and it's not rooted in reality. In this episode I walk through what real women actually do when they're building a business on the side, and how to figure out your own starting point based on how much time and energy you've actually got right now. And if you need someone to chat about how t...

The Real Reason Women Delay Leaving Corporate

2026-08-2511:45

Send us Fan Mail Most corporate women think the reason they haven't left their 9 to 5 yet is because of their finances. Surprisingly, the research shows something else entirely! In this episode, I break down the real reason that keeps high-achieving women stuck; the identity crisis. The familiarity of a toxic corporate structure feels safe, even though it might be draining. Most women don't want to face starting over from scratch and don't know how to translate their skills into a thriv...

Corporate Burnout: The System and the Part We Play In It

2026-08-1811:47

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode it's about all things corporate burnout. I discuss: What burnout isThe three types of corporate burnout, using my own cautionary taleThe physical and psychological warning signs I ignored for yearsChristina Maslach's six research-backed corporate causes of burnout An exercise to see what's in your control and what's notSteps to take if you're on the road to burnoutHow to know when it's time to plan your exitI hope you find this helpful. S...

The Promotion Trap

2026-08-1011:14

Send us Fan Mail The Promotion Trap You worked your tail off for that promotion. A few weeks in, you realize you hate your life. Good times! This happens to more women than you'd think. This week I break down why so many women are quitting within months of getting promoted, and why the math never worked in the first place. I walk you through what a "promotion" actually does to your hourly rate once you factor in the extra hours nobody warns you about. I get into the ADP research showing...

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