Why Would They? — Episode 11: Two Phones and No Vacation (Jessica “JLo” Perez)

Ever hit a point where you realize you’re doing everything “right”… and you’re still capped, stressed, and stuck?In Episode 011, Brandon Cunningham sits down with Jessica “JLo” Perez—a former high-profile city manager in Tampa who oversaw 200+ employees and 30+ facilities, lived on two phones, and learned the hard way that “stable” doesn’t always mean secure.Jessica opens up about the moment she hit the ceiling in her career, why she walked away, and how a surprise setback (getting let go from a nonprofit role) became the exact turning point that pushed her to lean into network marketing—when it was never part of her original “blueprint.”She breaks down what changed everything: trusting the right person, getting coached, avoiding comparison, and building enough momentum to create real breathing room fast—then eventually stepping into the kind of flexibility and income that let her upgrade her life, support her family, and pursue work she truly cares about.In this episode, you’ll hear:What it feels like to be “successful” and still suffocatingHow Jessica created $2,500/month in breathing room within 6 monthsWhy comparison kills momentum (and how she flipped the mindset)The truth about the rollercoaster—and how to reset without quittingWhy mentors, systems, and community are the real advantageHer advice for anyone on the fence: take the leap—and get honest about where you want to be next yearIf you’ve ever wondered “why would they do network marketing?”—Jessica’s story makes it real.