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Jared started his career in Los Angeles with an education based startup, but from the story he tells, he got his real-life education from his world travels. I feel like there is so much more to Jared’s story, but he gives you a glimpse of all his journeys in this interview. From a head-on collision in Malibu that broke both his legs, to the living and working in a Shamanic Healing Retreat in Ecuador. He’s soulful and inviting and his willingness to share is infectious; I feel blessed to hear his story and to share it with you all.   Jared’s Dropout Story What were doing before dropping out on your life long adventure? How many years have your been on this journey? What’s a piece of advice you’d give to a person who was taking a trip for the first time? What is a lesson learned when you’re traveling alone? How did you re-acclimate to the world? What are some life lessons from surfing? What keeps you inspired, motivated, and engaged in your journey? Any last words of wisdom for a potential dropout? Website - www.sparksofconsciousness.com   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website  

EP 091 - Emma-Louise is a Business & Mindset coach for ambitious introverts, empaths & highly sensitive entrepreneurs, & host of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast. She works with new & established entrepreneurs & helps them start, grow & scale successful, sustainable online businesses. With 10+ years experience she has personally coached over 100 individuals. She is a strategic life coach, trained facilitator, NLP master practitioner & holds accreditations in EFT/TFT & the Law of Attraction. Spending 17 years as an air traffic controller & 10 years coaching new recruits to the role, Emma-Louise understands the importance of decision making, confidence & mindset for success. Her focus on clarity, consistency & habits allowed her to build a 7 figure net worth in her 30’s - she now uses these principles to help her clients build solid foundations that support massive levels of growth & success. Emma-Louise’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of corporate career. When was it that you decided that maybe this wasn't right and maybe there was something else you wanted to do? How did that transition actually happened? How did you get to the point where you left the air traffic controlling career behind? How did 2020 impact your original plan and business? What you do with this business and mindset coaching? What are some of the lessons that you've learned along the way? What's your piece of advice for all our listeners? Social Handles: Website: www.emmalouiseparkes.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmalouparkes   Full Transcript - Click Here   Sponsor: Bold City Legal   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

Alana spent ten years in the corporate banking industry before she took a leave of absence and never returned. She gave herself time and space to figure out what was next for her and freelanced until she was ready to start her professional organizing business. Alana’s love and passion for her work come out in the podcast interview that leaves you feeling like you got a big hug from a family member. When I first met Alana, she told me she wanted “to do something that brought value and purpose.” She’s found a way to give back to her clients that is not only fulfilling for them but serves her mission as well. I hope you enjoy Alana’s dropout story.   Alana’s Dropout Story 1:00 - How long were you in the corporate world and what were you doing? 2:00 - What made you decide to make the leap out of the corporate world? 5:18 - In the first 2 years after leaving the corporate world, did you find that it was easier to decide what to do next? 9:31 - How did you decide how you wanted to work (schedule, etc.)? 14:13 - Did you find that you like the new version of “you” more? 16:15 - How did you get started as a professional organizer? 31:11 - What’s been your biggest lesson learned in the last three years of your businesses?   Instagram: @alanas_organizing Website: www.alanasorganizing.com Facebook: @AlanasOrganizing   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

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EP 090 - Sandra Chaney, Les Brown Certified Motivational Speaker, Seven Time Bestselling Author, Certified  Empowerment Coach and Nonprofit Strategist is on a global assignment to help  empower women to transform their mind and heal their souls so they can live their best in life and business. As a conqueror of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sex Trafficking and Homelessness, Sandra has worked with the Clairol cosmetic company and Southern Living Magazine to produce a video that trained salon stylists on domestic violence in nine states; and was one of several women featured in Red Book Magazine national video promoting stories of Women who are conquerors of Domestic Violence.  In addition as a Nonprofit Strategist, she teaches, coaches and trains Non-profit organizations how to build a solid foundation so that they can have major impact in the communities they are serving. Lastly, she is the bestselling author of The Inside Secrets To Getting Money For Your Non-Profit, The Woman Within: It’s An Inside Job, Give It to Her: The Gift of Healing and Restoration and the co-author of several other books as well. Sandra lives her life by this motto: “Everything I do, say and offer the world will come from a deep place of love!”  Sandra’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of corporate career. How did you turn your volunteering experience into a business?? How did you start practicing asking for what you need? How did these aspects of yourself like start coming to fruition? How did you add FUN back into your life? What were some of the big aha moments over the years? What's your piece of advice for all our listeners? Social Handles: Webite: www.sandrachaney.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandramchaney Facebook: www.facebook.com/sandrachaneyenterprises Instagram: www.instagram.com/sandrachaneyenterprises   Read Full Transcript - Click Here     Sponsor: Bold City Legal   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

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Ep 089 - Morgan King is a residential Realtor based out of La Jolla, California, and the podcast host of Connect Back In. Through these avenues and in daily life, she is passionate about creating connections and sharing with others ways to connect back into who they truly are. Morgan’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of what you were doing prior to dropping out. How did you make the transition away from Rodan Fields? How did you start your first podcast? When did you know it was time to transition to your new podcast Connect Back In? What's your piece of advice for all our listeners? Podcast Show - Connect Back In Read Full Show Transcript - Click HERE Social Media: Website: https://morgankingrealestate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgankingrealestate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPEFiZzSHYm3acagcYrFmA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morgankingrealestate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-king-35b1a929 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/morgankingrealestate/   Sponsor: Bold City Legal   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

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EP 088 - Using the power of brand strategies Robyn Graham helps multi-passionate women find their second phase and become entrepreneurs. She saves them from overwhelm and frustration to build a solid foundation for brand and business success.  Robyn helps her customers find clarity, confidence, and connection by identifying their niche and ideal audience and create brand messaging that helps build relationships that convert to profits.   Using her six pillars of brand strategy, Robyn helps her clients build brands that stand out, attract clients, and make an impact. Robyn is a wife, mom to three, a woman of faith, and passionate about serving others.  She is the host of The Second Phase Podcast, on the executive board of directors for Face to Face Germantown, an organization in the greater Philadelphia area serving the marginalized population, and a headshot and branding photographer.     Robyn’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of what you were doing prior to dropping out. What was that first little inkling that made you decide that maybe there was something else in your life? How did you get that started building your photography business? What were some of those big lessons learned that you had in the early days of building the blog and photography business? What how did you make that transition? What did that look like as well? What would you, what did you, what would you say is your, your mission for your business as it is today? How did you get your podcast started? What's your piece of advice for all our listeners? Social Media: Website: www.therobyngraham.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobyngraham/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRobynGraham/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefemaleentrepreneurinsider Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/therobyngraham/ Clubhouse: @therobyngraham LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobyngraham   Full Episode Transcript - Click Here   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

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EP 087 - As a Certified Human Resource Leader and President of Essential HR, Laura Tolhoek knows that when a business faces HR problems, there is no room for ambiguity, only positive results. For the last 15 years, she has blended sound HR practices with her pragmatic approach to improve business performance. Now, Laura leads a team of HR rockstars as they navigate complex HR situations with managers, help guide decisions, and instill confidence with actionable steps.   Laura's Dropout Story: Give us an overview of what you were doing prior to dropping out. What was it like working HR in that retail industry? What was that first inkling that maybe there was something else for you? When people say, start where you are, what was the start for you? What were those first things that you outsourced? What does your business look like now? What's your piece of advice for all our listeners? Free Offer for Listeners: As promised, here is your awesome download "5 Steps to Identify & Amplify Your Employer Brand"! www.essentialhr.ca/dropout Social Handles: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/essential-hr-canada Instagram: www.instagram.com/essentialhr.ca   Full Episode Transcript - Click Here   Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop - https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/stand-in-your-power-workshop   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

15K Giveaway - 1 Free Access to the Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop on Friday, February 26th. To enter, send me an email; Lauren@corporateschooldropout.com that you want that free access. I will pick a winner and announce it next week so you have time to block your schedule for the day.   Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

EP 086 - Shane and Jocelyn Sams were school teachers, on a teacher's salary; just a normal working family, mortgage, two cars, two small kids... a regular American family stressed, working too many hours, spending too little time together, and struggling with debt. In the Summer of 2012 after some rough times at work, they decided to start an online business and take control of their destiny. They would go on to replace their income, quit their full time jobs, make millions online and build the life of their dreams! Now they're helping others control their own destiny with faith and hard work.  "After helping a friend from church make money online, we realized we could help other families do what we did.”  FULL TRANSCRIPT - Click Here  Shane's Dropout Story: Give us an overview of what you were doing prior to dropping out.   How to Become a Corporate School Dropout - Free Workshop https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc-6qrDwuG9GaOPjlKFqiqw3yJD8uMXb0 Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop - https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/stand-in-your-power-workshop   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop is Friday, February 26th. Schedule your 1:1 zoom call with me today:  https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call   Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

EP 085 - After launching a successful online branding program and blog at 48—and developing a following of more than 50,000 fans—Juju Hook launched her book, Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis—The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife into PrimeTime, to rave reviews from an audience of middle-aged women hungry for tools to help them re-invent themselves and answer the call to contribute in a new way. Capitalizing on her 25 years’ experience in corporate branding, strategic planning facilitation, and special events with industry heavyweight clients like Jacuzzi and Autonation Direct, she stepped into the speaking circuit to rebrand middle age for women. Today, through online programs, live events, and one-to-one coaching, Juju motivates, inspires, and educates PrimeTime women in topics related to business, life, and relationships.    Juju’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of your corporate career. What did your transition look like? What’s your advice for a person to stay in their zone of genius but not big enough to hire a team? Talk about charging prices on your knowledge vs. new to running your business. Tell us about your book. Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis: The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife Into PrimeTime What will I do when I grow up? What's your advice to our listeners?   Social Handles: Website Facebook Facebook Group LinkedIn Amazon Book Link: Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis: The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife Into PrimeTime Instagram: @juju_hook Twitter: @JujuHook   Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop - https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/stand-in-your-power-workshop   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

Schedule your 1:1 zoom call with me today:  https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call   Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

EP 084 - Aadam Adkins, the founder of Aadam Adkins Coaching, spent 17 years in corporate America, and at 40 years of age, he decided to pivot from my full-time, world-traveling, benefits-rich marketing job and start his own coaching business. “Stepping out in faith, and trusting myself enough, I see now that I’m finally creating the life I’d always imagined. Now I have the honor and joy of serving people in their perfect journey to a meaningful life!” - Aadam Adkins   Topics we discuss: Give us an overview of your corporate career. How did you start the transition out? How did your company take the news? How did you start your coaching business? What type of clients do you work with? What are some of your lessons learned? What's your advice to our listeners?   Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aadamadkins/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aadamadkins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadamadkins/   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

Email me: Lauren@corporateschooldropout.com Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website

EP 083 - Jenny Ambrose is the founder of an award winning design science & strategy studio, Purée Fantastico. Part scientist, part artist, all powerhouse, Jenny knows how to sync with her client’s deepest voice and concerns and communicate the solutions as if they’d always been present (because they are!).    Topics we discussed: Give us an overview of your corporate career. Losing jobs in the 2008 recession. Freelancing to becoming a Design Director How did you transition into your own business? What does your business look like now? How do you combine your passion for Anthropology and Design? Who are the clients you work with now? What lessons have you learned along the way? Have you ever thought about writing a book? How do you speak and find your voice as a new entrepreneur? Letting go of the corporate mindset. What's your advice to our listeners? Social Media: www.pureefantastico.com www.facebook.com/pureefantastico www.instagram.com/pureefantastico   Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey.   Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website