Trusting My Gut: Quitting a Stable Job to Back Myself

In this raw, unscripted episode, Michelle shares what happened 24 hours after quitting her job in construction—a career she’s had for 18 years, including 17 years on site and the last two years working in social media for a construction firm.While working part-time, Michelle has been quietly building her lifelong dream: the She Who Dares Wins podcast. In this conversation, she opens up about:Why she finally decided to walk away from construction for goodHow her part-time role became a comfort blanket tied to her identity and self-worthThe emotional and practical challenges of balancing a “safe” job with a big dreamWhat it felt like in the first 24 hours after quitting—liberation, fear, and excitementWhy trusting your gut and “setting yourself free” can be the turning point in your lifeThis episode is for anyone who is unhappy in their job, working part-time while chasing a dream, or struggling to let go of a stable role that no longer feels right. Michelle shares honestly about money, fear, identity, and the reality that dreams take time—her podcast has been running for two years and is only now starting to feel ready to monetize.She also talks about the rebirth of this channel:Closing the door on construction contentKeeping her old videos as part of her story and journeyInviting you to come along for this new chapterIf you’ve been waiting for a sign to back yourself, this might be it.Key Topics CoveredLeaving an 18-year construction careerHybrid life: part-time job + part-time dreamIdentity and self-worth tied to your jobListening to the universe / your gut when it’s time to move onThe emotional mix of excitement vs. anxietyLetting go of the “comfort blanket” and taking a bet on yourselfThe rebirth of the channel and the next phase of She Who Dares WinsSuggested Timestamps (you can adjust based on final edit)00:00 – I just quit my jobMichelle opens with the news that she’s quit her job in construction.00:40 – 18 years in construction & the shift to social mediaBackground on her career and recent role in social media for a construction firm.01:20 – Building the She Who Dares Wins podcast on the sideHow she’s been growing the show while working part-time.02:10 – Why she decided to quitCulture, environment, identity, and the comfort blanket of a “safe” job.03:10 – The problem with hybrid roles and divided energyWhy part-time work still drains the energy needed to pursue a dream.04:10 – Trusting the universe and listening to her gutThe signs and feelings that pushed her to finally make the move.05:00 – 24 hours after quitting: how it really feelsLiberation, relief, and the surprising lack of panic—so far.05:45 – Excitement vs. anxietyHow similar they feel and why she’s choosing to see it as excitement.06:20 – A message to anyone unhappy in their jobEncouragement to trust your gut and set yourself free.07:00 – Closing the door on constructionOfficially ending her involvement in construction and keeping one toe out.07:40 – Channel rebirth & what’s nextWhy she’s not starting a new channel, how old videos fit into her story, and what the future content will look like.08:00 – Final thoughtsThank you to existing subscribers and an invitation to join the new journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.