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The Time I Left My 9 to 5

The Time I Left My 9 to 5

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The Time I Left My 9 to 5 is a business podcast hosted by Maggie Ma. It has 17 episodes, with the latest published November 2025.

In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores the stories of people who’ve chosen unconventional career paths—be it entrepreneurship, freelancing, or content creation. Join us as we invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and advice on building fulfilling, nontraditional careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

business ·en ·17 episodes

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Inside the Private Network World: Christine Song on Reputation, Founders & the Courage to Start Over

2

Choosing to Build: Jia Chen on Risk, Hackathons, and Founding Early

3

What Happens After You ‘Make It’ with Zach Wilson

4

Unlearning Success: Rachel's Journey from Tech Layoffs to Food Media Founder

5

In Conversation with Maddy Zhang: Breaking into Big Tech and Beyond — Google, Airbnb & More

6

Do Bold Sh*t: Robb Gilbear on Coaching, Identity & The Future Beyond 9 to 5

7

From Wall Street 9-to-5 to Wellness Startup: Selina Li on Building Gymii

8

‘I don’t regret skipping 9-5 to build AI Agents’ with Chatforce CEO Robert Ciborowski

9

How to Know When It's Time to Leave Your Job (7 Research-Backed Signs)

10

C-Suite to Serenity: Letting Go of Prestigious Titles with Jenn Bieri

11

Why Discipline Doesn’t Work: Janis Ozolins on the Process of Elimination and Experimentation

12

'I Left Private Equity to Start a Yogurt Company': Kiki Couchman on Building in Public

13

"I Turned Down Job Offers Post Layoff": Ashna Mankotia’s Tech to Apparel Leap

14

Burnout to Breakthrough: Megan Lieu on Building an Authentic Personal Brand

15

Crafting a Business You Love by Doubling Down on Your Strengths with Nick Singh

16

How to Discover Your Startup Idea and Scale From 0 to 1 Million with Julius Founder Rahul Sonwalkar

17

The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Trailer: The Truth Behind Dream Jobs with Maggie Ma

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