The Art of Living: Marilyn Nichols' Path from Corporate to Creative Freedom

In this inspiring episode of the Freedom Nation podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Marilyn Nichols, a dear friend and an embodiment of what it means to live a life of freedom. Marilyn's journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of happiness beyond the conventional working years.Marilyn's story begins in rural Arkansas and takes us through her upbringing in Topeka, Kansas, her college years, and the "lost years" where she explored life before getting back on track. She shared her experiences with marriage, step-parenting, and the heartbreak of losing loved ones to illness. Despite these challenges, Marilyn's spirit remained undeterred as she pursued her passion for dog training, eventually starting her own successful business, Happy Puppy Tiny Dog Boarding and Training.About the Guest:Marilyn's journey to freedom is an inspiring tale of perseverance, growth, and success. Born in Belle Plaine, Iowa, Marilyn's life began in a small town, but her ambitions and determination would soon lead her to bigger opportunities.At the age of eight, Marilyn's family moved from rural Arkansas to Topeka, Kansas, which marked a significant shift in her life. The move to a bigger city presented both challenges and opportunities for Marilyn, a country girl at heart. However, she embraced the change and used it as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-nichols-812a638Note: The books mentioned in the podcast, "Illuminated Path" by Marilyn Clemmy Nichols, are available on Kindle and Amazon.About Jeff: Jeff spent the early part of his career working for others. Jeff had started 5 businesses that failed before he had his first success. Since that time he has learned the principles of a successful business and has been able to build and grow multiple seven-figure businesses. Jeff lives in the Austin area and is actively working in his community and supporting the growth of small businesses. He is a board member of the Incubator.Edu program at Vista Ridge High School and is on the board of directors of the Leander Educational Excellence FoundationConnect with the Freedom Nation podcast at https://freedom-nation-podcast.captivate.fm/Connect with Jeff:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnationpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.