Ep. 52: From Safe Jobs to Dream Lives The Real Truth About Starting Over — Honest Stories From Entrepreneurs
Release Date: 06/11/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk away from "safe" jobs, break free from expectations, and create a life and business you're actually excited about.
Our panel of incredible women from the Goal Getters Collab community share how they left careers in teaching, law, flight attending, and more — all to step into businesses that align with their passion and purpose. This conversation is real, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone standing at the edge of their own next chapter.
If you're craving more, feeling called to make a change, or wondering if it's too late — this is your reminder: it's not. The life you want is still available to you. But it will require courage. And you're not meant to do it alone. 💛
*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Welcome & Intro
02:15 - The Moment They Knew They Couldn’t Stay Where They Were
08:42 - Overcoming Fear & Doubt
15:10 - How They Started Their Businesses From Scratch
21:33 - Building While Juggling Family & Life
29:05 - The Power of Mentorship & Community
35:20 - Learning to Trust Yourself
42:45 - The Hardest (and Most Beautiful) Lessons Learned
51:10 - Final Words of Advice for Your Next Chapter
56:30 - Closing Thoughts & How To Get Connected
*TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE*
✅Leaving safe and secure careers to pursue passion
✅Overcoming fear and self-doubt when starting something new
✅How to trust yourself and your vision
✅Juggling business, family, and personal growth
✅Turning side hustles into full-time businesses
✅The power of mentorship and community
✅Lessons learned from taking bold leaps
✅Building businesses aligned with purpose and impact
✅Real stories of pivots, reinvention, and creating your next chapter
✅Why it’s never too late to start again
✅How to surround yourself with the right people
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