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

Jenna Rykiel, Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs

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. How to Schedule Your Free Time First This Summer

    5d ago

    How to Schedule Your Free Time First This Summer

    Summer often comes with a shift in schedules, extra family commitments, and a sense that everything feels busier than usual. For moms, it can be easy to let your own time and energy slip to the bottom of the list while trying to keep everything else running smoothly. But prioritizing your own time is critical to staying balanced, energized, and able to show up fully for your business and your family. In this episode, I share how to schedule your free time first this summer. I talk about why we often wait for the “perfect moment” to take a break, and how that can keep us from feeling truly present and replenished. I also walk you through a simple, practical system for building intentional space into your schedule so you can protect your energy and approach your days with more focus, calm, and joy. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/107 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    27 min
  2. The Simple Question That Helps Moms Take Action & Move Forward

    May 27

    The Simple Question That Helps Moms Take Action & Move Forward

    Do you ever feel like you're behind or overthinking every move in your business or your life? Like you're waiting for the perfect moment to act, or you should be further along than you are? So many moms experience this, and it can leave you stuck, second-guessing, and spinning in place instead of moving forward. In this episode, I share the simple question that helps moms feel lighter, calmer, and able to actually take action and move forward. I explore why overthinking keeps us in a loop of hesitation and how asking this single, powerful question can shift your perspective and completely change the way you think about your business, your time, and your relationships. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/106 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    30 min
  3. What It Really Means When Life & Business Feel Hard

    May 20

    What It Really Means When Life & Business Feel Hard

    One of the biggest lies moms tell themselves when they start a business is that it’s supposed to feel easy eventually. And when something feels hard for long enough, it’s natural to start questioning whether it’s meant for you. But what if feeling hard isn’t a sign that something has gone wrong, but actually worthwhile? In this episode, I talk about what it really means when life and business feel hard and share a completely different way to think about hard, one that can change how you approach business, motherhood, and life in general. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/105 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    26 min
  4. Support for Moms Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing

    May 13

    Support for Moms Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing

    Have you ever noticed that even when you deeply want support, you still might hesitate? For many of us, it’s not a lack of desire or commitment. It’s the fear of making the wrong decision, wasting money, or believing support has to be a massive all-or-nothing leap. In this episode, I break down why support for moms often feels so complicated and how all-or-nothing thinking can keep us stuck far longer than necessary. I share a major breakthrough that changed how I understand the moms I serve, why safety matters so much in decision-making, and how loosening your grip on the way support “should” look can open the door to meaningful growth. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/104 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    25 min
  5. How to Recognize the Business You’re Already Building

    May 6

    How to Recognize the Business You’re Already Building

    So many moms believe they haven’t started yet because they are not making money, have not quit their job, or do not have a fully formed plan. But that belief may be keeping you stuck far more than your actual circumstances. In this episode, I talk about how to recognize the business you’re already building and why so many women overlook the evidence that they have already begun. I break down what starting really looks like, how we discount our own progress, and why shifting your identity from “not started” to “already building” can completely change your momentum. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/103 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    28 min
  6. The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Feel Ready

    Apr 29

    The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Feel Ready

    Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’ll start once I feel ready”? Maybe you’re waiting for more clarity, more confidence, or more time. But what if the real cost of waiting isn’t just time, but your progress and momentum? In this episode, I dive into the hidden cost of waiting to feel ready and how staying in the “waiting space” keeps you stuck. I show you how waiting to feel ready keeps you from making progress, and what small steps you can take today to start moving forward. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/102 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    20 min
  7. What It Actually Looks Like to Start Before You Feel Ready

    Apr 22

    What It Actually Looks Like to Start Before You Feel Ready

    What would you do if you stopped waiting to feel ready? So many of us think we need more clarity, more time, or more confidence before we begin. But that quiet waiting keeps us stuck, watching others move forward while we stay in place. In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to start before you feel ready. I walk through how this shows up in real life, why your brain resists it, and what shifts when you stop trying to get everything lined up ahead of time. For more information, transcript, and show notes, click here: jenna.coach/101 Join me for a free consultation 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: FREE WEBINAR: How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk This training is for every risk averse mom out there who wishes they could start a business. It's for nervous Nellies who value the steady paycheck but want more out of their careers. It's for the moms "who could never" start a business because they are too afraid. I'm going to show you how to leave the scarcity mindset behind and take action confidently. Join us on June 26th for this free webinar: https://how-to-quit-your-job.captivate.fm/june-webinar Sign Up for How to Start a Business Without Financial Risk on June 26th HERE!

    21 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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