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March 22, 2025 39 mins

Sis, you ever feel like your 9 to 5 just ain’t it? Well, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Career Love Podcast, I’m sharing my personal story of leaving my full-time job in Diversity Equity and Inclusion to become a solo entrepreneur.

From HR for Millennials to building my Career Love brand and entering my Black Woman Bliss Era, I'm walking you through the mindset shifts, planning, and purpose that led me to quit my job with purpose and clarity.

You’ll hear about:

  • Why corporate America was never built for us (and what that means for Black women)
  • How I planned my exit with intention and a financial strategy
  • What it means to build a business that supports your lifestyle and legacy
  • The power of flexibility, freedom, and flow (yes, I’m sleeping *and* thriving)
  • My dreams of full-time RV travel with my fiancé and our furbabies
  • Finding your Black Woman Brilliance and how it guides your next career or business move


I hope this episode inspires you to reclaim the vision you have for your life and build a life and business you truly love.

If you’ve been thinking, “Girl, I want out too,” then this episode was made for you.


Transcripts: https://www.mercedesswan.com/blog/i-quit-my-job-full-time-entreprenuer


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