Way Out #6: She Left Her Marriage and Corporate For a Camper Van and the Smokies with Taylor Surdyke

On paper, Taylor Surdyke had it all: the husband, the suburban house, and a rising career in logistics management. But deep down, she knew something was wrong. In this episode, Taylor shares the defining moment she realized that "safety" wasn't a good enough reason to stay—first in her marriage, and then in her career.We discuss her spiritual awakening, how she negotiated an 8-month exit strategy from her corporate job, and why she is selling it all to live in a camper van in Appalachia. Taylor proves that if you can walk away from a marriage that is "fine" but not "right," you can certainly walk away from a job that is just a paycheck.Taylor breaks down how she recognized the "karmic patterns" that were keeping her stuck and the specific moment she decided to trade her 9-to-5 for life on the road. We talk about the terrifying freedom of the unknown, how to spot the signals that your life is out of alignment, and her number one piece of advice for anyone waiting for the perfect time to pivot: "Do it scared."Follow Taylor:https://www.instagram.com/tay_dointhings/------------------------------------------ 101 Ways Out explores how thoughtful, capable people step away from inherited definitions of success and begin designing lives rooted in freedom, meaning, and joy. Through intimate conversations with founders, creatives, coaches, executives, and explorers, host Vanessa Jupe uncovers the moments that changed everything: burnout, clarity, fear, courage, and the decision to choose a different path. These are not overnight success stories. They are real conversations about identity, autonomy, money, fear, creativity, and what it actually takes to build a life that lights you up. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🌱 Part of the 101 Ways Out transformation platform 🔗 Learn more: ⁠https://101WaysOut.com⁠📷 ⁠Instagram⁠💼 ⁠LinkedIn⁠🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠