Unlikely Choices by Stacy Mikulik

Stacy Mikulik
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Do you want to quit your job and do something different or start your own business? You're in the right place! This podcast is going to be a journey in how to do that. Welcome to the Unlikely Choices podcast! I'm your host, Stacy Mikulik, the former lawyer turned jewelry designer. I graduated from top schools and practiced law in big cities, but after a decade in the legal profession, I lost my father to cancer and it forever changed the way I look at the world. It caused me to change my priorities, examine the motivations behind my life choices, and ultimately make the Unlikely Choice to quit my lawyer job and start a jewelry brand. In the years that followed, I built a multi-six-figure business doing something I love, moved to a different part of the country more aligned with my personality, and focused on creating a life that feels more like me. Here on the podcast I'll share all that I've learned since I said "I quit" in 2017 and teach you how to find a similar path, but one that is unique and authentic to you. My hope is that you'll of course learn a lot, experience shifts in your perspective, and begin feeling like it is very possible to make a big change like quitting your job to do something different or start your own business. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping people leave unsatisfying jobs to do work that is more in alignment with their personality, priorities, talents, and dreams. After listening, I hope you feel empowered to make an Unlikely Choice, just like I did when I quit my lawyer job. It just might lead to the best journey you've ever been on!

Episodes

  1. 07/14/2025

    08. Three Personality Traits You Need To Be A Business Owner

    Welcome to Unlikely Choices! I'm Stacy, the former lawyer turned jewelry designer, and I am so glad you're here! If you want to quit your job and start your own business like I did, you've found the right place! In today's episode, I share three personality traits you need to be a successful business owner. I used to think anyone could start their own business if they just had the passion and the heart, but after eight years of small business ownership, I no longer feel that way. I think you need to be built a certain way or else the business ownership journey is not going to be a happy one for you. And that's ok! The goal is to have a realistic picture of small business ownership so that you can make an educated decision on whether it's the right path for you. And if it's not, that only means there is a better path out there for you. So tune in, get honest with yourself, and perhaps do a little journaling after the episode about the pros and cons of potential business ownership as it relates to you. If you loved this episode, please hit the follow button or plus sign in your podcast app. This will subscribe you to the show so you never miss an episode, and it also happens to be the best way to support the show! Want more? For over two years, I wrote almost every week about how I quit my lawyer job and started my own business. I call it "My Journal" and you can find it on my website here: https://graceandhudson.com/blogs/jewelry-blog. It's full of lessons and insights!  To stay in touch, subscribe to the Unlikely Choices email list! Get notified of new episodes, receive interesting and inspiring content, and be the first to hear important news about the podcast. Subscribe by clicking here. Thank you for being here!

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Do you want to quit your job and do something different or start your own business? You're in the right place! This podcast is going to be a journey in how to do that. Welcome to the Unlikely Choices podcast! I'm your host, Stacy Mikulik, the former lawyer turned jewelry designer. I graduated from top schools and practiced law in big cities, but after a decade in the legal profession, I lost my father to cancer and it forever changed the way I look at the world. It caused me to change my priorities, examine the motivations behind my life choices, and ultimately make the Unlikely Choice to quit my lawyer job and start a jewelry brand. In the years that followed, I built a multi-six-figure business doing something I love, moved to a different part of the country more aligned with my personality, and focused on creating a life that feels more like me. Here on the podcast I'll share all that I've learned since I said "I quit" in 2017 and teach you how to find a similar path, but one that is unique and authentic to you. My hope is that you'll of course learn a lot, experience shifts in your perspective, and begin feeling like it is very possible to make a big change like quitting your job to do something different or start your own business. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping people leave unsatisfying jobs to do work that is more in alignment with their personality, priorities, talents, and dreams. After listening, I hope you feel empowered to make an Unlikely Choice, just like I did when I quit my lawyer job. It just might lead to the best journey you've ever been on!

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