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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 23 MIN

Overcoming the Fear of Entrepreneurship: Michele Novack’s Journey from Corporate to Cybersecurity

from Quit To Win · host Benaiah

Are you thinking about leaving your corporate job but afraid to take the plunge into entrepreneurship?In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Michele Novack, founder of CardinalsByte, shares her powerful journey of walking away from a 30-year career in finance to launch a successful woman-owned cybersecurity firm.Michele opens up about the fear of starting over, battling imposter syndrome, and building resilience in the face of uncertainty. Her story shows how fear can either stop you—or become the fuel for your next chapter.In this episode, you will discover:How to overcome the fear of leaving corporate stabilityWhat imposter syndrome looks like when starting a businessThe mindset shifts needed to build resilience as an entrepreneurDaily habits that support long-term business successHow to turn fear into motivation and actionIf you are considering a career change or building something of your own, this conversation will help you rethink what’s possible.👉 Connect with Michele Novack and explore her business: https://www.cardinalsbytes.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinalsbyte/?viewAsMember=true#Entrepreneurship #OvercomingFear #CareerChange #Cybersecurity #MicheleNovack #MindsetShift #BusinessSuccess #WomenInBusiness #StartupJourney #ImposterSyndrome #TheMakingOfMe #AroBenaiah #Leadership #Resilience #BusinessGrowth

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