004: The big 9 to 5 job I turned down to build a purpose-driven brand, no matter the obstacles

When my back was against the wall as a widowed single mom, I made a choice that shaped everything that came next. I turned down security to build something with purpose—a personal brand rooted in storytelling, visibility, and impact. In this episode, I share how I stayed the course, found my why, and rebuilt a life that helped me feed my kid, feed my soul, and be home by 3 o’clock every day when he got home from school.