How do you turn burnout and layoffs into a slow, purpose-filled business? Former tech exec Hannah shares how creative wellness helped her reclaim joy and build Room for Calm.
In this episode of Unfiltered Solopreneur, host Nikhil Vaish speaks with Hannah Baker, a former tech operations executive, navigated multiple rounds of layoffs—eventually including herself—to reclaim her presence and purpose through a thriving cross-stitch business. This episode dives deep into her emotional and professional journey, offering actionable insights for solopreneurs seeking to align their work with their desired lifestyle.
Hannah shares her pivot from a decade-long plan for early retirement to building a meaningful small business one stitch at a time. Learn how she overcame initial financial struggles, the power of a career coach, and why she chose to leave the corporate "hamster wheel" for a life of intentional creativity.
Key Topics Covered:
Why she included herself in her company’s final layoff
Replacing the “retire early” mindset with “live aligned now”
Tracking time by “Grow, Refine, Maintain” for business clarity
The hard lesson of selling B2B workshops (and why she pivoted)
How simple creative hobbies boost mental health and presence
Rebranding from Cubicle Cross Stitches to Room for Calm
Finding grants, bootcamps, and a small-business-first community
Perfect for solopreneurs feeling burnout from hustle culture who want to build a calmer business aligned with creativity, mental health, and sustainable solo growth.
Connect with Hannah Baker via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahlbaker13/
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