Why I Left Corporate to Build My Own Business (And What I Learned)

I spent 15 years in corporate advertising, working on some of the world’s biggest brands like American Express, UPS, Samsung, and Philips.From the outside, it looked like a successful career. Inside, something didn’t feel right. There was one specific moment, in a Coca-Cola workshop, that made it clear I couldn’t keep going down that path.In this episode, I share the full story of how I left corporate, what actually pushed me to make the decision, and how I built Bright + Early from scratch.We cover how to recognize when you’ve outgrown your environment, how to think about timing your exit, how to deal with imposter syndrome, and how to validate your direction before making the leap.If you’re currently in a 9 to 5 and feel like you’re meant to build something of your own, this will give you a more grounded way to think about it.Learn more at brightandearly.co