What if leaving corporate didn’t mean walking away from security—but walking toward freedom? In this episode, Nicole and Ann Marie talk with Tania P. Brown, financial planner and job exit strategist, about how to design a corporate exit that doesn’t require a vow of poverty.
Tania shares her own story of climbing the corporate ladder, hitting a breaking point, and creating a plan that gave her both choice and confidence. From the “performance review from hell” to the realities of year one in business, she gets real about what it takes to shift your mindset, face the numbers, and stop shrinking your dreams.
Here are her three biggest takeaways:
Know what you’re going to, not just what you’re leaving. Paint a picture of your best life—what you’re doing, where you’re living, and what “success” looks like—so you have something concrete to plan for.
Get real about your numbers. Review your actual spending down to the penny. That number is your baseline for building a realistic plan that balances responsibility with joy.
Build your bridge. Life keeps happening after you quit. Create a financial safety net and consider a bridge job to cover the gaps. It’s not failure—it’s smart strategy.
If you’ve ever whispered, “I can’t do this anymore,” but don’t know where to start, this conversation will help you see that you’re not stuck—you’re just in the middle of your pivot story.