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

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The Time I Left My 9 to 5

Maggie Ma

16 episodes

15 hours ago

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.

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

The Time I Left My 9 to 5

32 minutes 9 seconds

7 months ago

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

Megan Lieu is a former data scientist who transitioned to a full-time content creator with over a quarter-million followers on LinkedIn and Instagram. In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Podcast, Megan shares her journey from relying on traditional job roles for identity and stability to betting on herself and building a successful side business that surpassed her tech salary. She discusses the instability of the 9-to-5 job market, navigating burnout, and the identity loss associated with leaving a corporate job. Megan also provides insights on building and monetizing a personal brand, the importance of relatability, and staying authentic while catering to a large audience. The episode highlights the empowering aspects of taking control of one's career and finding fulfillment beyond conventional paths.

📲 Connect with Megan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlieu/

Instagram: @meglovesdata

📲 Stay Up to Date with the Show:

Host Maggie Ma: @maggieindata

Podcast: @thetimeileftmy9to5.podcast

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Meet Megan Lieu: From Data Scientist to Content Creator

02:27 The Decision to Leave the 9-to-5

04:22 Navigating Burnout and Identity Loss

09:15 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn

21:58 Monetizing Social Media and Future Plans

30:15 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators

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