Episode 92 — Taking Risks Sooner than Later —with Jake Summers

What if you’re a square that is trying to fit into a round hole? Whether that be trying to fit into a corporate job or into a single identity for the rest of your life. Jake Summers, the Development Director of Green Hill and entrepreneur, first found himself in the corporate world straight after college. It wasn’t until his boss at the time sat him down and told him that he was meant for more, when Jake decided to lean into his advice and take a risk. That risk turned into more and more risks that brought him a passion for young adults, traveling, and running businesses. On this episode of Success is Subjective, Jake joins Joanna to share his story going from an alcoholic to a passionate entrepreneur. Once Jake decided to lean into his authentic self he was able to start living a life and career full of beautiful adventure. Listen in for Jake’s insight on what he’s found to be the most impactful steps in his journey and how he is continuing to find his own version of success.What You Will LearnGrowing up in an area where college was shown to be the only option How Jake’s dad allowed him to have an open mind around collegeHow not being in a structured home environment affected Jake’s academic lifeGoing from a home life that was not structured to the most structured universityDealing with addiction in college How Jake wrapped up his identity in being an alcoholicThe finance job that Jake got where he started taking sobriety seriously How the corporate world isn’t for everyoneHow having a support system and a mentor helped Jake along the wayJake’s experience as an entrepreneurLiving as an expat in Cambodia for almost 2 yearsLearning how to still live a fun life in sobrietyTaking risks while you’re youngThe benefits of a gap yearConnect with Jake SummersGreenhill RecoveryJake Summers on LinkedInCall 610-999-4966Email [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on AudibleSuccess is Subjective on Tune in RadioSponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]