From Corporate Burnout to Wellness Brand Founder: How Shannon Kung Walked Away from a Dream Job to Follow Her Purpose

EP 05. What does it really mean to live a rich life? In this episode, I have an honest conversation with Shannon Kung, the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, to explore how redefining success led her to leave a dream job at Disney and build a wellness tea brand inspired by her culture, family, and intuition. We talk about her “goo phase,” the rituals that helped her rebuild from the inside out, and what it takes to trade security for purpose.What You'll Learn:What it feels like to walk away from a dream job — and how to know when it's timeHow to strengthen your intuition and use it to guide major life decisionsHow to define your "rich life" and how it differs from external success The "goo phase" and how it can help you grow and transformThe money mindset shifts to make when leaving the security of a corporate jobHow to navigate cultural expectations when you decide to follow a non-traditional pathHow to redefine your identity and your self-worth when it isn't tied to financial and performance metricsConnect with Shannon and learn more about Wild Orange Apothecary: Wild Orange ApothecaryFollow on Instagram: @wildorangeapothecaryBooks mentioned:The Artist's Way by Julia CameronUnreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraYou Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayThe Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo MasunoI Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi Guest BioShannon Kung is the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, a family-run, wellness tea brand rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and the healing rituals passed down through generations of her family. A former Disney leader and MBA grad, Shannon left the corporate world to create a brand that brings ancient practices into modern life — one cup of tea at a time. Support the showJOIN MY EMAIL LISTLiked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review!Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email:[email protected]