Fired at 46, Then Built & Sold a Company With 1300 Employees with Merry Korn

Have you ever been fired… or secretly wished you were?In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, host Charisse Walker sits down with Mary Korn, who went from being fired at 46 as a single mother to building a company with over 1,300 employees across 30 states—and eventually selling it.This is not just a story about business. This is about identity, resilience, purpose, and what happens when life forces you to confront what is really beneath the surface.If you have ever felt stuck, overlooked, unfulfilled, or blindsided by a career setback—this conversation will shift how you see your situation.✔️ What to do immediately if you get fired (this could change your financial future)✔️ Why you should NEVER accept a severance offer on the spot✔️ How Mary negotiated 5 months of severance instead of 1✔️ The mindset shift that turns failure into opportunity✔️ How to build a business from nothing—even in fear✔️ The surprising hiring strategy that helped her scale to 1,300 employees✔️ Why being fired might be the BEST thing that ever happens to you✔️ How to align your work with your purpose and passion✔️ The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people✔️ What most women do WRONG when preparing to sell a businessCharisse also shares her own story of being unexpectedly replaced in her role after pouring everything into building a college—only to realize one life-changing truth:👉 You are always replaceable in a job…👉 But you are NEVER replaceable in your purposeThis episode ties directly into the “iceberg” concept—what is happening on the surface (job loss, fear, uncertainty) is only a small part of the story. The real transformation happens beneath the surface.Mary Korn is the author of Fired to Inspired (coming soon), a teaching memoir that shares her journey from career devastation to building a mission-driven company that prioritized hiring individuals often overlooked in the workforce.Her work focuses on helping people:✨ Reframe setbacks into opportunities✨ Discover purpose through adversity✨ Build meaningful, impactful careersMary is offering FREE downloadable workbooks to help you take action:🔗 Website: ⁠www.firedtoinspire.com⁠📘 Free Workbook: Embrace Courage & Overcome Fear📘 Free Workbook: Discover Your Life PurposeYou can also connect with her on LinkedIn: Mary KornIf you are:• Feeling stuck in a job that drains you• Navigating a career setback• Trying to rebuild after being let go• Or simply craving more purpose in your lifeThis episode is for you.🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse WalkerCharisse Walker is a real estate expert, investor, author of Flipping the Iceberg, and host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, where she helps women navigate business, motherhood, and life with resilience and intention.Contact at: www.charissewalker.com👍 Like this video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📩 Share with a mompreneur who needs this🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about business, life, and growth🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:💡 Real Talk for Mompreneurs💼 About Mary Korn🎁 Free Resources from Mary❤️ For Every Woman Listening🎙️ About Your Host – Charisse Walker🔔 Do Not Forget: