{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 52: From Safe Jobs to Dream Lives The Real Truth About Starting Over \u2014 Honest Stories From Entrepreneurs","description":"In this episode of The Mapuana Reed Show, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk away from &quot;safe&quot; jobs, break free from expectations, and create a life and business you're actually excited about. Our panel of incredible women from the Goal Getters Collab community share how they left careers in teaching, law, flight attending, and more \u2014 all to step into businesses that align with their passion and purpose. This conversation is real, honest, and full of wisdom for anyone standing at the edge of their own next chapter. If you're craving more, feeling called to make a change, or wondering if it's too late \u2014 this is your reminder: it's not. The life you want is still available to you. But it will require courage. And you're not meant to do it alone. \ud83d\udc9b &amp;nbsp;*CHAPTERS* 00:00 - Welcome &amp;amp; Intro 02:15 - The Moment They Knew They Couldn\u2019t Stay Where They Were 08:42 - Overcoming Fear &amp;amp; Doubt 15:10 - How They Started Their Businesses From Scratch 21:33 - Building While Juggling Family &amp;amp; Life 29:05 - The Power of Mentorship &amp;amp; Community 35:20 - Learning to Trust Yourself 42:45 - The Hardest (and Most Beautiful) Lessons Learned 51:10 - Final Words of Advice for Your Next Chapter 56:30 - Closing Thoughts &amp;amp; How To Get Connected *TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE* \u2705Leaving safe and secure careers to pursue passion \u2705Overcoming fear and self-doubt when starting something new \u2705How to trust yourself and your vision \u2705Juggling business, family, and personal growth \u2705Turning side hustles into full-time businesses \u2705The power of mentorship and community \u2705Lessons learned from taking bold leaps \u2705Building businesses aligned with purpose and impact \u2705Real stories of pivots, reinvention, and creating your next chapter \u2705Why it\u2019s never too late to start again \u2705How to surround yourself with the right people If this conversation lit something up inside you\u2026 if you're standing at your own crossroad wondering what if? \u2014 hit that subscribe button. This channel is your space for bold conversations, real women, and the next chapter you're meant for. *CONNECT WITH US* \u2728 Host - Mapuana Reed Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mapuanareed\/ MAPUANA REED SHOW https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mapuanareedshow\/ Website: www.mapuanareed.com Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show \u2013 available on Apple &amp;amp; Spotify GOAL GETTERS COLLA https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goalgetters.collab\/ RAINE LUCRECIO - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/houseofhinu\/ BRITTNEE LAU \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amimeimatcha\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/treehouse.teas\/ SAM BERGAN https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/samssocial.agency\/ ","author_name":"The Mapuana Reed Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mapuanareed.com\/mrspodcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36964205\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189530670"}