53:I Quit Corporate: What I Wish I Knew

What really happens after you quit your job and leave corporate to start a business? One year ago, I launched this podcast after walking away from a 21-year corporate career. I thought that by now I'd have more clients, more consistency, and a whole lot more certainty about what I was building. That's not exactly what happened. In this episode of *The Corporate Exit*, I'm giving you an honest look at my first year outside of corporate—the wins, the disappointments, the unexpected detours, and what God has been teaching me along the way. I'm sharing why leaving corporate was a decision, but building what came next has been a process. We'll talk about comparison, consistency, trusting God's timeline instead of my own, and why progress doesn't always look the way we expect it to. I'm also sharing why, if you're considering a career change, I now believe there is tremendous value in beginning to start a business while working full-time instead of waiting until after you've handed in your resignation. In this episode, you'll hear: - What I thought would happen after I left corporate—and what actually happened - The mistakes I made when I decided to start a business - Why entrepreneurship has required me to let go of my corporate mindset - What God has taught me about control, timing, and obedience - Why getting interrupted doesn't mean you're inconsistent - How one conversation reminded me that our work can make an impact before we see the results - Why I've decided to take a seasonal job while continuing to build my business - What I'm doing differently as I enter year two If you've been thinking “I want to quit my job,” “I need a career change,” or “I want to start a business, but I don't know where to begin,” I recorded this episode for you. You don't have to have your entire corporate exit figured out today. And your next step doesn't have to be quitting. Your next step can be building. Welcome to year two of *The Corporate Exit*. 🎙️ Connect with Holly: Substack: Holly Powell Co. Email: [Holly@StuckinCorporate.com](mailto:Holly@StuckinCorporate.com) *The Corporate Exit is a faith-based podcast for women who want to leave corporate, start a business, navigate a career change, and build their way out of corporate without blindly walking away from the security they've worked so hard to create.*