Just dropped a powerful episode with Lyndsey Tague inside the Life After W2 podcast. Lyndsey spent nearly 15 years in the corporate world before getting burned out, laid off, and realizing she was building someone else’s dream. Instead of going back, she rebuilt her identity, landed her first clients, and now runs a successful social media and content marketing business while living as a digital nomad. What you will learn • How Lyndsey made the leap from corporate to freelancing • The mindset shift needed to stop clinging to the illusion of a safe paycheck • How to land your first client and build confidence before you feel ready • Why telling your story matters more than perfection • The importance of surrounding yourself with people who are building what you want If you are questioning your next step or rebuilding after a layoff, this episode will hit home. Watch the full episode herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYZTMzO48ho Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.

This week I sat down with Aloysius Al Carl. He is a former leader at Dun and Bradstreet, a ten time entrepreneur, and someone who has built culture and revenue systems at Fortune 500 scale. His story is wild. Al shared how a corporate whistleblower moment pushed him into entrepreneurship, and the framework he used to double new business without burning out. We talked about fear versus reward, why fear often moves people faster, and how to lead change ethically without pressure or hype. We also got into using retirement funds like a 401k, self directed IRA, or ROBS to fund real estate and create financial freedom without waiting until you are 59 and a half. And we spent time on journaling, consistency, and the power of small wins stacked over time. It is one of my favorite conversations so far. If you want to connect with Al:/ aloysiuscarl Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuH0ta9Y7o0&list=PLWUtrL9jHWtAvRu_dJx5Q0xky-HVb38kM&index=3

Today’s session is packed. This is a real example of someone walking away from a W-2 and building something on their own terms. Monica left corporate healthcare and launched a direct primary care practice with zero guarantees. She grew it from a solo clinic to three clinics and a real business that supports her life instead of consuming it. Here is what we covered: • How Monica walked away from corporate healthcare and built her practice from scratch • Membership model basics and pricing structure • Why cash pay can beat insurance for both the provider and the patient • Mindset shifts required to beat imposter syndrome and believe you can do more • How she scaled from one clinic to three and created systems instead of chaos • The resources that helped, including Who Not How and Everybody Sells Whether you are in real estate, healthcare, or trying to build something outside the traditional system, her story will hit home. It is proof that freedom is built through ownership, experimentation, and starting before you feel ready. Watch the full episode And if this got you thinking about taking control of your own capital instead of leaving it parked inside an old retirement plan, we created a resource to help. Download the Self Directed IRA Toolkit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmX_4q4FZnk&t=12s You’ll learn: • How Nikki pivoted from corporate UX to entrepreneurship with product-based pricing • A value-first outreach system that lands clients (without feeling salesy) • How to package branding + Squarespace sites for predictable revenue • Mindset shifts: progress over perfection, boundaries, and sustainable creativity • Where 401k rollovers, self-directed IRA/ROBS strategies can fit for creatives pursuing financial freedom and entrepreneurship 🎙 Guest: Nikki Holbrook — Founder of Flower Buds Creative, helping women-owned businesses launch strategic brands and conversion-ready websites. 🔗 Connect with Nikki: 🌐 flowerbudscreative.com Instagram: / flowerbudscreative Pinterest: / flowerbudscreative

In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Miguel left a top law firm to start his own real estate and title business • The mindset and faith it took to walk away from security • What “burning the boats” really looks like in entrepreneurship • How limiting beliefs from childhood can shape (and limit) your success • Why building real relationships still beats cold marketing for long-term clients 🎙 Guest: Miguel Perez — Attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of a boutique law and title firm helping clients navigate real estate and business transactions with clarity and trust. 🔗 Connect with Miguel: 🌐 https://www.miguelperezlegal.com/