Changing careers is a daunting task.

Quitting your day job to start your own business can be downright scary.

But it's what I had to do when I realized that I was no longer "all in" on my 9-5 job.

In hindsight, it was the best decision I ever made, but it certainly wasn't easy.

I know that many of you are wrestling with the same decision, right now. Especially now that 2022 is officially here and the motivation to make a change is much higher with a fresh year upon us!

If you're one of the many people who have dreams of quitting their day job to start their own business, you're probably wondering if it's actually worth the risk. After all, starting your own business can be downright scary – especially when you don't know if it will be successful. But if you're motivated and passionate about your idea, then it might be worth taking the leap. Here are a few tips for making the switch from employee to entrepreneur.

Cheryl Torrance aka Chef Inked aka Uncle Chuck is BACK on the podcast for her second appearance - this time to talk about her new venture.

You might remember Cheryl from episode 3. The early days of the show!

Chery was one of our first guests on Visionary Life, and almost 4 years ago I remember taking the TTC to the spin studio she works at called Torq, and sitting on the windowsill recording with a single $90 microphone.

Let’s just say, a LOT has changed since then! Both for Cheryl and for the podcast.

Jenny is The President of STRONG Fitness Mag, Founder of Team Strong Girls, Fitness Coach turned Fitness Publisher and Host of Find Your Strong Podcast.

She’s also a Mom of 2 and Wife, and fun fact she’s actually in business with her husband!

Jenny does a lot, but still shows up to serve and connect with her community just like she did back in 2012 when she launched her bootcamp classes and was trying to escape her job selling laser toners, which was NOT her passion.

In this episode we chat about:

Jenny’s transformation story and her McDonald’s miracle that was a true wake up call

The moment she decided to enroll herself back at school and stop her partying lifestyle in pursuit of more purpose

We talk about the highs and lows over the past decade as a business owner

Where the business is at today and what her team looks like

And how she’s managing to continue to find HER STRONG with such a jam packed schedule.

Today on the show, I’m sitting down with a Canadian Food Legend - Peter Neal. Peter Neal is one half of the brotherly duo behind Neal Brothers Foods.

You’ve probably indulged in their epic Corn Tortilla Chips dipped in salsa, or their insanely tasty pasta sauces… but did you know that this well known Canadian Food Brand and Distribution Company started as 2 brothers making croutons out of their parents kitchen?

Yepp, it’s true. Over 33 years ago, Neal Brothers began as a simple startup and today it has grown into something SO MUCH MORE.

In this episode we chat about…

The moment he knew he was a natural born salesman

Why having belief in yourself and in your products is so important

What some of the early successes were in the Neal Bro’s journey, that gave them hope

The role of curiosity and asking questions, when you don’t have all the answers

And some of the tips and lessons learned after 33 years of business!