How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You Love

Jenna Rykiel

This show equips ambitious moms with practical business tips, mindset shifts, and the actionable guidance they need to ditch their 9-5, create more freedom and flexibility in their lives, and start making money on their own terms. If you know you want to leave your job but have no idea where to start, and are ready to feel less stressed and more fulfilled in your life, you’re in the right place. Join business and mindset coach Jenna Rykiel as she introduces moms just like you to the world of entrepreneurship, and helps you create an identity that is your own while juggling family life and being the mom you want to be. You’ll learn how to develop the courage and confidence you need to design a life on YOUR terms, gaining the flexibility, fulfillment, and balance you crave. To learn more about how Jenna can help you go from feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and unappreciated in your professional life to feeling excited, confident, and proud about this next chapter of entrepreneurship, head to https://www.jenna.coach/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *What to do when you feel miserable and exhausted in your 9-5? *Is entrepreneurship an option for me? *How to set more boundaries at work? *Is it possible to make money while also spending more time with my family? *How to take time off without stressing about work? *How to quit your 9-5? *How to work for yourself? *How to start your own business?

  1. Starting a Business Later in Life: Thyme Sullivan’s Reinvention at 48

    4D AGO

    Starting a Business Later in Life: Thyme Sullivan’s Reinvention at 48

    When Thyme Sullivan got laid off from Nestle at 48 after 27 years climbing the corporate ladder, she faced a choice that would transform not just her life, but the lives of countless women. She had spent decades running wholesale grocery for the world's biggest food and beverage company, starting from driving a Frito-Lay truck straight out of college to reaching executive level. By every external measure, she was wildly successful… but she was also completely miserable. In this conversation, Thyme shares the raw truth about leaving a high-paying executive role as the family breadwinner and building Unicorn: a company that's revolutionizing period products in public spaces.  For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/68 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook

    35 min
  2. How to Start Your Business Without Certainty

    AUG 27

    How to Start Your Business Without Certainty

    Most of us have been trained to take comfort in certainty - the steady paycheck, the predictable schedule, the clear career path. When you've spent years building financial stability for your family and establishing your professional reputation, the idea of risking all of that to start your business feels terrifying. Tune in this week as I shift your entire perspective on certainty and show you why the best time to start your business is now - not when you feel certain, but precisely because you feel uncertain. You'll discover the real certainties that come with entrepreneurship and how to take action from courage instead of waiting for control. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/67 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar

    28 min
  3. When Life Gets in the Way

    AUG 20

    When Life Gets in the Way

    Life's messiness has a way of showing up at the most inconvenient times, doesn’t it? Tune in this week to hear what to do when it feels like life is getting in your way, and why real breakthrough comes when we stop being surprised by life's disruptions and start seeing them as predictable parts of the human experience. You’ll learn how, instead of wasting mental energy fighting reality when things go wrong, we can channel that energy into problem-solving and maintaining momentum. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/66 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook

    28 min
  4. When Do You Become a “Real” Business Owner?

    AUG 13

    When Do You Become a “Real” Business Owner?

    Most of us believe there's some magical moment when we transition from wannabe entrepreneur to real business owner. Maybe it's filing the LLC paperwork, signing that first client, or hitting a certain revenue milestone. The truth is, there's no official starting line. Your brain will keep moving the goalposts to keep you safe in your current identity, and this pattern can continue indefinitely, keeping you small and preventing you from stepping into your power as a business owner. Tune in this week to learn why you need to decide you’re a real business owner before you feel ready. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/65 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar

    26 min
  5. Career Transitions: Embrace Change with Confidence with Ava Lala

    AUG 6

    Career Transitions: Embrace Change with Confidence with Ava Lala

    From networking as an introvert to talking about our accomplishments without feeling braggy, career transitions require a unique set of skills we're never taught. Today, I'm speaking with Ava Lala, a career transition coach who discovered these truths firsthand when her team got laid off while she was interviewing for a new role. Instead of taking the obvious next step, she used her severance package to bet on herself and launch her own coaching business. Listen in this week to discover why confidence is actually a lagging indicator (meaning you don't need to feel ready to start), how to reframe your career narrative so those job jumps make perfect sense, and practical strategies for surviving a job you want to leave while building your exit plan. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/64 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar

    33 min
  6. How to Stop Overthinking and Start Making Decisions

    JUL 30

    How to Stop Overthinking and Start Making Decisions

    Do you ever find yourself stuck in the spiral of overthinking, where every decision feels like a mountain? Whether it's choosing the right business idea, what to have for dinner, or deciding when to take the leap, indecision can quickly drain your energy and time. But here’s the thing: the real issue isn’t a lack of time—it's the time spent stuck in mental limbo. In this episode, I share a simple but powerful shift to stop overthinking and start making decisions quickly. By recognizing how perfectionism, fear, and uncertainty hold us back, you can begin making decisions confidently—even when you don’t have all the answers. Tune in to learn how to reclaim your time, energy, and momentum with swift, decisive action. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/63 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar

    31 min
  7. Why You Avoid Setting Big Goals (& How to Stop Playing It Safe)

    JUL 23

    Why You Avoid Setting Big Goals (& How to Stop Playing It Safe)

    Setting aggressive revenue goals feels terrifying when you're convinced that falling short means you're a failure. A client recently told me she refuses to set revenue goals because she can't handle the disappointment of missing them. This protective instinct is exactly what keeps us playing small and giving up on ourselves before we even start. Join me today as I break down why our brains prefer to avoid goals, how this self-protection actually stunts our growth, and exactly how to start setting big, fun goals with zero mental drama. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/62 Join me for a free strategy session by clicking here: https://mom.jenna.coach/apply You're invited to join us every 2nd Thursday for my free Mom Entrepreneurs Circle. Sign up here: https://mom.jenna.coach/circle Keep up with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-rykiel and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3 If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast! Your support helps the show reach moms just like you who are ready to quit their 9-to-5 in pursuit of a life and business they love. Click here for instructions on how to leave a review: https://jenna.coach/podcast/podcastlaunch Mentioned in this episode: Download this free guide: How to Start a Business (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by clicking here: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/workbook How to Start a Business Workbook How to Start Your Business Before Winter Break Kids are back at school which means it's the perfect time to start focusing on your business goals. If you wanted this year to be the year you actually start your business, it's not to late. Join me for a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT and find out how to have your business up and running before we ring in the New Year! Click here to sign up: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/winter Register for the Sept 17 Webinar

    25 min

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This show equips ambitious moms with practical business tips, mindset shifts, and the actionable guidance they need to ditch their 9-5, create more freedom and flexibility in their lives, and start making money on their own terms. If you know you want to leave your job but have no idea where to start, and are ready to feel less stressed and more fulfilled in your life, you’re in the right place. Join business and mindset coach Jenna Rykiel as she introduces moms just like you to the world of entrepreneurship, and helps you create an identity that is your own while juggling family life and being the mom you want to be. You’ll learn how to develop the courage and confidence you need to design a life on YOUR terms, gaining the flexibility, fulfillment, and balance you crave. To learn more about how Jenna can help you go from feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and unappreciated in your professional life to feeling excited, confident, and proud about this next chapter of entrepreneurship, head to https://www.jenna.coach/ This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *What to do when you feel miserable and exhausted in your 9-5? *Is entrepreneurship an option for me? *How to set more boundaries at work? *Is it possible to make money while also spending more time with my family? *How to take time off without stressing about work? *How to quit your 9-5? *How to work for yourself? *How to start your own business?

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