In My 50s, No 9-5 In Six Years, And Rebuilding My LIfe (Spicy Language!)

There is a bit of cussery in this episode, heads up.I’m in my 50s and haven’t worked a traditional job in six years. In this episode, I’m sharing how I walked away from my job, the ways I’ve sustained myself, and what rebuilding my dream life actually looks like.I talk about:Why I quit my job and what led up to itHow I kept myself afloat through moving, using my 401k, podcasting, freelancing, and building Brown Girl Self-Care offeringsThe mistakes and challenges I faced along the way — survival mode, giving too much away for free, buying things I didn’t need, people-pleasing, and caring too much about what others thinkHow I’m actively rebuilding my life now, including paying off debt, eating healthier, practicing yoga, baking bread, keeping my space calm, and prioritizing what truly mattersMy vision for the future — from living on land with a sister friend, buying an RV, traveling, and building a life where I’m healthier, stronger, and freerThe hard truth about being honest with yourself and getting tired of your own messThis is a raw and real conversation about choosing yourself, starting over, and proving that even after setbacks, you can still create a beautiful life.Mentioned in episode:Ninja Foodi Airfryer that I use several times a weekThe above is an Amazon affiliate link which means I may earn a small amount of money if you click the link/make a purchase.Our Sponsors:* Check out Bilt and use my code joinbilt.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.biltrewards.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/SELFCARE for a great deal: https://www.chime.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-girl-self-care/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy