Start Over with Purpose: Career Reinvention with Eric Ouimet

What does it take to leave a successful family business and reinvent your life with purpose? Eric Ouimet shares how stepping away from ownership opened the door to a mission rooted in human impact: protecting people through fraud awareness and digital safety.After years of leadership at Camionnage CP Inc., where he eventually took over his father’s share, Eric knew it was time for a new chapter—even before he knew what it would be. Creating space led him toward a purpose‑driven path: educating seniors and vulnerable groups about fraud prevention. Now the founder of Anticipa, he reflects on gratitude, timing, support systems, and the Loyola “Men for Others” ethos that continues to guide his choices.He opens up about:• Leaving a thriving family business he co‑owned• How COVID‑19 reshaped logistics and accelerated his pivot• Why he needed space before discovering his next mission• How fraud awareness became a purpose‑driven path• Building credibility through nonprofits and community workshops• The role of support systems in major life transitionsEpisode Chapters00:00 Reconnecting After Years Apart03:32 From Radio Dreams to the Logistics Business07:49 Doing Work You’re Good At vs Loving the Work10:41 Mark’s Career Pivot Moment13:32 Gratitude, Privilege and Life Breaks17:32 How COVID Changed the Logistics Industry19:24 Why Eric Chose to Exit the Family Business23:16 Discovering His Mission in Fraud Awareness27:31 Helping Individuals Over Large Institutions29:20 Building Credibility Through Nonprofits31:00 Engaging Seniors Through Tech Workshops32:29 Applying Business Experience to Fraud Prevention35:21 The Power of Support Systems37:31 Loyola’s “Men for Others” and Service41:21 Advice for Young and Midlife Professionals44:09 Entering Your Prime in Your Fifties48:32 How Far Eric Wants to Push His Mission49:26 Final Thoughts on Following What Excites YouDiscovery OptimizationCareer reinvention, midlife transitions, leaving a family business, discovering purpose after ownership, fraud awareness, digital safety, senior education, community workshops, logistics industry insights, COVID‑19 business impact, personal transformation, second‑act careers, purpose‑driven work, Canadian leadership stories.