Welcome to the very first solo episode in the history of The Time I Left My 9 to 5 podcast! I asked on my Instagram what questions you had when it comes to considering leaving your 9 to 5, and I am answering all of them in this episode. I intentionally designed this episode to be research and statistics driven so that you can walk away with actionable frameworks that you can use to apply to your specific situation~

✅ The Regret Minimization Framework - Jeff Bezos' decision-making tool for major life changes

✅ Why 82% of businesses fail (and how to avoid becoming a statistic)

✅ The exact amount you should save before quitting (hint: it's more than 6 months)

✅ The "If-Then Planning" method that increases goal achievement by 300%

✅ How to stay accountable when you're your own boss

✅ The 10-10-10 Rule for making tough decisions

✅ Why your nonprofit/teaching skills are actually gold in the corporate world

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00:00 - Introduction

02:15 - "How do you report to yourself?"

03:35 - If-Then Planning Method

05:45 - "How did you know it was time?"

06:10 - Regret Minimization Framework

07:30 - The 10-10-10 Rule

10:25 - "How much money should I save?"

12:00 - Ramen Profitability Calculation

12:40 - "How to test a career pivot?"

13:50 - 4 Ways to Test Drive

15:25 - "Pivoting from nonprofit?"

17:20 - "Leaving a permanent teaching job?"

18:20 - Loss Aversion Psychology

19:25 - Get your answers answered

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In this episode, Jenn, a former global head of business operations, discusses her challenging transition to becoming a yoga teacher and later a professional coach. She opens up about the identity shift, financial concerns, and personal growth she experienced during this transformative period. Jen shares insights into how she balanced multiple ambitions, navigated significant life changes, and ultimately found a fulfilling career in coaching and leadership development. Her journey underlines the importance of self-discovery, support systems, and continuous learning in achieving career fulfillment.

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00:00 Introduction and Identity Shift

02:14 Journey from Accounting to Tech

03:18 Starting a YouTube Channel

04:01 Transition to Full-Time Yoga and Coaching

12:24 Navigating Financial Stability

17:30 Coping with Identity Shift

21:14 Building a Coaching Business

30:14 Future Plans and Advice

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Ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t excite you? Or maybe you’ve spent months—even years—chasing a side hustle with no results? Janis Ozolins knows exactly how that feels. For four years, he tried everything—YouTube, blogging, podcasting—with zero measurable success. No audience. No money. Just relentless trial and error.

But he never gave up.

In this episode The Time I Left My 9 to 5 podcast, we dive into:

• How he stayed motivated when nothing was working (hint: it wasn’t just discipline).
• The exact moment he realized he was living in a bubble—and how a single book shattered his limiting beliefs.
• Why his first "successful" business model wasn’t sustainable—and how he finally found the sweet spot between passion and profit.
• The financial rollercoaster of entrepreneurship—how he planned his escape from the 9-5 (with a pregnant wife and a mortgage).
• The biggest mistake he made while building his side hustle (spoiler: it involves switching jobs at the worst possible time).
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If you’ve ever doubted whether you’re cut out for entrepreneurship, or if you’re tired of grinding with no results, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Intro

01:29 The Journey Begins: From Corporate to Creative

04:37 The Struggles and Persistence

10:01 Discovering the Visuals Niche

18:45 Making the Leap: Quitting the 9 to 5

22:58 Financial Realities and Creative Freedom

26:43 Staying Relevant in Content Creation

31:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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