Corporate School Dropout: Inspiring Stories of Ditching the 9 to 5
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsA podcast that is dedicated to sharing the inspiring stories of ditching the 9 to 5. Each week a new episode will highlight one Dropout's process of leaving the Corporate World and how they started their small business journey. This podcast is meant to inspire and motivate anyone still sitting in a cubicle, corner office, and ridiculous commutes.
Connect with Lauren Allen, host and coach of Corporate School Dropout:
Website: https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporateschooldropouts
Join the community:
The Dropout Social Network: https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/community
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Episodes
Best of Manifestation with Jared Schuster
March 31, 2021 07:30 - 40 minutes - 45.3 MBJared started his career in Los Angeles with an education based startup, but from the story he tells, he got his real-life education from his world travels. I feel like there is so much more to Jared’s story, but he gives you a glimpse of all his journeys in this interview. From a head-on collision in Malibu that broke both his legs, to the living and working in a Shamanic Healing Retreat in Ecuador. He’s soulful and inviting and his willingness to share is infectious; I feel blessed to hear...
EP 091 - From Air Traffic Controller to Business & Mindset Coach - Emma-Louise Parkes
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBEP 091 - Emma-Louise is a Business & Mindset coach for ambitious introverts, empaths & highly sensitive entrepreneurs, & host of The Ambitious Introvert Podcast. She works with new & established entrepreneurs & helps them start, grow & scale successful, sustainable online businesses. With 10+ years experience she has personally coached over 100 individuals. She is a strategic life coach, trained facilitator, NLP master practitioner & holds accreditations in EFT/TFT & the Law of Attraction. S...
EP 091 - From Air Traffic Controller to Business & Mindset Coach - Emma-Louise Parkes
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBSponsor: Bold City Legal Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
Best of Professional Organizing with Alana Frost
March 17, 2021 16:12 - 40 minutes - 39.7 MBAlana spent ten years in the corporate banking industry before she took a leave of absence and never returned. She gave herself time and space to figure out what was next for her and freelanced until she was ready to start her professional organizing business. Alana’s love and passion for her work come out in the podcast interview that leaves you feeling like you got a big hug from a family member. When I first met Alana, she told me she wanted “to do something that brought value and purpose...
Bonus: Let Go of the Death Grip of Control
March 12, 2021 08:30 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBJoin the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
EP 090 - From Meeting Planner to Sandra Chaney Enterprises - Sandra Chaney
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 30.2 MBEP 090 - Sandra Chaney, Les Brown Certified Motivational Speaker, Seven Time Bestselling Author, Certified Empowerment Coach and Nonprofit Strategist is on a global assignment to help empower women to transform their mind and heal their souls so they can live their best in life and business. As a conqueror of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Sex Trafficking and Homelessness, Sandra has worked with the Clairol cosmetic company and Southern Living Magazine to produce a video that trained s...
Happy International Women's Day
March 08, 2021 16:36 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBIn honor of International Women's Day, you can join the Dropout Social Network membership community this month for only $1.00. Go to www.corporateschooldropout.com/community for more information and to join. Enter the discount code: WOMEN To receive the your March membership for only $1.00. (Your membership fee will go to our regular pricing in April $49.97.)
Bonus: Comparison is Killing Your Beauty and Joy
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13 MBFierce Finances with Bri Firestone with The School of Betty Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
EP 089 - From Rodan Fields to Morgan King Real Estate
March 03, 2021 20:54 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBEp 089 - Morgan King is a residential Realtor based out of La Jolla, California, and the podcast host of Connect Back In. Through these avenues and in daily life, she is passionate about creating connections and sharing with others ways to connect back into who they truly are. Morgan’s Dropout Story Give us an overview of what you were doing prior to dropping out. How did you make the transition away from Rodan Fields? How did you start your first podcast? When did you know it was t...
Bonus: Navigating Seasons of Change
February 26, 2021 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.52 MBGet on my calendar! Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
EP 088 - From Doctor of Pharmacy to Personal Branding Coach - Robyn Graham
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 23.1 MBEP 088 - Using the power of brand strategies Robyn Graham helps multi-passionate women find their second phase and become entrepreneurs. She saves them from overwhelm and frustration to build a solid foundation for brand and business success. Robyn helps her customers find clarity, confidence, and connection by identifying their niche and ideal audience and create brand messaging that helps build relationships that convert to profits. Using her six pillars of brand strategy, Robyn helps h...
Bonus: Be Open to How it Will Evolve
February 19, 2021 08:30 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBStand In Your Power VIP Workshop - Click here to join Get on my calendar! Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
EP 087 - From Retail and Food Service to Essential HR - Laura Tolhoek
February 17, 2021 17:59 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBEP 087 - As a Certified Human Resource Leader and President of Essential HR, Laura Tolhoek knows that when a business faces HR problems, there is no room for ambiguity, only positive results. For the last 15 years, she has blended sound HR practices with her pragmatic approach to improve business performance. Now, Laura leads a team of HR rockstars as they navigate complex HR situations with managers, help guide decisions, and instill confidence with actionable steps. Laura's Dropout S...
Bonus: 15K Giveaway
February 12, 2021 08:30 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MB15K Giveaway - 1 Free Access to the Stand In Your Power VIP Workshop on Friday, February 26th. To enter, send me an email; [email protected] that you want that free access. I will pick a winner and announce it next week so you have time to block your schedule for the day. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females drop...
EP 086 - From School Teacher to Flipped Lifestyle - Shane Sams
February 10, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 39.9 MBEP 086 - Shane and Jocelyn Sams were school teachers, on a teacher's salary; just a normal working family, mortgage, two cars, two small kids... a regular American family stressed, working too many hours, spending too little time together, and struggling with debt. In the Summer of 2012 after some rough times at work, they decided to start an online business and take control of their destiny. They would go on to replace their income, quit their full time jobs, make millions online and buil...
Bonus: Daydreaming In the Possibilities of What If
February 05, 2021 08:30 - 6 minutes - 8.26 MBStand In Your Power VIP Workshop is Friday, February 26th. Schedule your 1:1 zoom call with me today: https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from opt...
EP 085 - From Corporate Branding to The Hook - Juju Hook
February 03, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MBEP 085 - After launching a successful online branding program and blog at 48—and developing a following of more than 50,000 fans—Juju Hook launched her book, Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis—The Quintessential Guide for Turning Midlife into PrimeTime, to rave reviews from an audience of middle-aged women hungry for tools to help them re-invent themselves and answer the call to contribute in a new way. Capitalizing on her 25 years’ experience in corporate branding, strategic planning...
Bonus: Celebrate All The Things
January 29, 2021 08:30 - 7 minutes - 8.29 MBSchedule your 1:1 zoom call with me today: https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For m...
EP 084 - From Big Tech to Transformational Life Coach- Aadam Adkins
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 37.5 MBEP 084 - Aadam Adkins, the founder of Aadam Adkins Coaching, spent 17 years in corporate America, and at 40 years of age, he decided to pivot from my full-time, world-traveling, benefits-rich marketing job and start his own coaching business. “Stepping out in faith, and trusting myself enough, I see now that I’m finally creating the life I’d always imagined. Now I have the honor and joy of serving people in their perfect journey to a meaningful life!” - Aadam Adkins Topics we discuss...
Bonus: Are We Having Fun
January 22, 2021 16:25 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MBEmail me: [email protected] Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
EP 083 - From NYC Design Agency to Purée Fantastico - Jenny Ambrose
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBEP 083 - Jenny Ambrose is the founder of an award winning design science & strategy studio, Purée Fantastico. Part scientist, part artist, all powerhouse, Jenny knows how to sync with her client’s deepest voice and concerns and communicate the solutions as if they’d always been present (because they are!). Topics we discussed: Give us an overview of your corporate career. Losing jobs in the 2008 recession. Freelancing to becoming a Design Director How did you transition into yo...
Bonus: Let's Reframe the Word Enough
January 15, 2021 14:59 - 4 minutes - 5.82 MBEmail me: [email protected] Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For more information, visit the website
Here's Your Sign - The Dropout Social Network Is For You
January 13, 2021 17:19 - 7 minutes - 8.78 MBJoin today to participate in the first community call of 2021!! on January 14th, 2021, 1pm ET. https://www.corporateschooldropout.com/community
EP 082 - From Social Media Influencer to Seaside Digital Design - Jessica Morrison
January 13, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBEP 082 - Jessica, the founder of Seaside Digital Design, is a web designer and brand strategist for Executive and Leadership Coaches. She helps coaches attract their ideal clients and repel the ones who aren't a great fit. She has over twenty years of experience working with multimillion dollar companies in marketing, business development, sales and influencer marketing, with companies including Pfizer, Walmart, prAna, Stonyfield and BJ's Wholesale. Jessica discusses her non-linear journey i...
Bonus: How to Let Go of the Comparison Game
January 08, 2021 15:18 - 5 minutes - 7.31 MBAbraham Hicks video I mentioned in the show: https://youtu.be/tcAi01YDInY Email me: [email protected] Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling stuck in their job. For...
EP 081 - From Healthcare Consulting to Master Offline Dating - Camille Virgina
January 06, 2021 08:30 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBEP 081 - Camille Virginia is an award-winning writer, founder of Master Offline Dating, and author of the best-selling book The Offline Dating Method - her 3-step process to help singles ditch the dating apps and attract a great partner in the real world. She began her career in Healthcare industry, but found her passion was for creating meaningful connections and teaching her strategy to others. Camille started her side hustle by teaching workshops out of her home and quickly realized she c...
Wrapping up 2020
December 30, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes - 12 MBTopics discussed: Review of successes in 2020 Changes and shifts to the business What 2021 looks like for us Step 1 and 2 (Decide and take action): https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/30-minute-meeting
EP 082 - Wrapping up 2020
December 30, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes - 12 MBTopics discussed: Review of successes in 2020 Changes and shifts to the business What 2021 looks like for us Step 1 and 2 (Decide and take action): https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/30-minute-meeting
Client Success Story - Susan Hill of Susan Hill Interior Designs
December 22, 2020 22:25 - 38 minutes - 44.1 MBSusan and I launched her business, Susan Hill Interior Design. I’m so honored that she not only chose to work with me, but she was eager to share her story on the podcast. Susan worked in the building and construction industry for 20+ years, and after winning multiple American Society of Interior Design (ASID) awards, she decided to launch her business. Susan shares her experience of the struggles, and life changes that starting a business can make, and how she’s come out on the other side, ...
Bonus: Sharing My Answers to Inner Work Exercises with Megan Ladd Burnout Coach
December 18, 2020 02:02 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBSign-up for "Launch Your Podcast From Scratch in Just Eight Weeks!" with Donnie Boivin of Success Champions Podcast: https://donnieboivin.com/launch-your-podcast/?oprid=549&ref=2469 *This is an affiliate link, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please do not spend any money on product unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals. FREE - https://www.megan-ladd....
EP 080 - From Trial Lawyer to Startup Founder - Ross Kimbarovsky
December 16, 2020 18:37 - 39 minutes - 34.1 MBEP 080 - Ross Kimbarovsky founded and is the CEO at crowdspring, where more than 220,000 experienced freelancers help agencies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits with high-quality custom logo design, web design, graphic design, product design, and company naming services. Crowdspring has worked with the world’s best brands, including Amazon, LG, Starbucks, Microsoft, Barilla, Philips, and also with many of the world’s best agencies – and tens of thousands of entrepreneurs, s...
Bonus - Know Your Working Styles
December 11, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 8.49 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 079 - From Business Anaylst to Ambitious Solutions - Erin Taylor
December 09, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 30.3 MBEP 079 - Erin Taylor is a productivity and planning consultant helping product-based businesses transform their to-do lists. Topics we cover in this episode: Give us an overview of your corporate career. How did you come up with the idea to start an Airbnb? How did you create your business Ambitious Solutions? What are some lessons learned? How did you overcome the ego and push forward in the long game? What type of client do you work with? Where do you see yourself in the ne...
Bonus: How to Make Good Introductions
December 04, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutes - 6.41 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 078 - From Corp Event Planning to Luxury Event Planner - Brandee Gaar
December 02, 2020 08:30 - 46 minutes - 40.2 MBEP 078 - Brandee Garr, the creator of Brandee Gaar Coaching, began her career in the hospitality industry working in corporate event planning. She loved her job and didn’t have plans to leave her career as she was moving up and following her career and life plans. However, her transition out of corporate began when Brandee became a mom, and her job was taking way too many hours away from her family. Brandee took the risk of leaping without a plan and quickly discovered her love for building ...
Most Downloaded Episode With Erica Moriarty
November 25, 2020 08:30 - 36 minutes - 42.8 MBEP 077 - Learn how Erica Moriarty went from the grind of a New York City Marketing Agency to a Digital Nomad, traveling the world while building her Marketing Strategy business. Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life an...
Bonus: Yes, I Self-Sabotage
November 20, 2020 16:35 - 8 minutes - 9.28 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 076 - From Sales Trainer to Success Champions - Donnie Boivin
November 18, 2020 17:38 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBEP 076 - Donnie Boivin, the owner of Success Champions, spent four years in the Marine Corp before he began his career in sales. Donnie was successful growing multiple businesses and was part of a 7-figure buyout before walking away from it all. He says, “I always took what was in front of me,” thinking it was the next right step in my life, versus doing what I knew was right for me. In this episode, we talk about finding ourselves through building businesses, learning real world experience,...
Bonus - We Run Together
November 13, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 6.41 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
P 075 - From Software Engineer to Byte by Byte - Sam Gavis-Hughson
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 34.1 MBEP 075 - Sam Gavis-Hughson, the founder of Byte by Byte, began his corporate career in software engineering; however, he always knew he wanted to create something more for himself. In the beginning, Sam explored and tested out multiple business ideas to see what would worked best for him. What began as a YouTube channel is now a business that been operating for five years. In this episode, Sam talks about how he transitioned out of his corporate career, built his business, and what freedom l...
Bonus: What's Your Purpose
November 06, 2020 08:30 - 8 minutes - 9.44 MBSchedule your 1:1 call to discuss the Stand In Your Power Workshop https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call
EP 074 - From Inventory Analyst to Podcast Management - Alesia Galati
November 04, 2020 08:30 - 43 minutes - 37.1 MBEP 074 - Alesia Galati, the owner of Alesia Galati Podcast Management, started her career in the industrial gas industry. She worked her way up the ranks to become a Production Planner and eventually relocated to continue her growth within the company. All the while, Alesia was interested in side hustles and began testing out different business models to see what she liked. In March of 2020, Alesia was laid off from her job and quickly began working to launch a business that could support he...
Bonus: Stand In Your Power Workshop
October 30, 2020 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.77 MBSchedule your 1:1 zoom call with me today: https://calendly.com/corporateschooldropout/vip-workshop-enrollment-call
EP 073 - From Child Development Education to Building Blocks Parenting - Carlee Krichmar
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBSchedule a call with me to learn more about the Stand in Your Power Workshop. Join the networking group for aspiring female dropouts! The Dropout Social Network. This group is specifically designed to build a community and support system for ladies as they pursue their dropout journey. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs feeling ...
Bonus: Who Cares if You Strike Out
October 23, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 072 - From Higher Education to Curios Consulting - Michaële Antoine
October 21, 2020 07:30 - 31 minutes - 27.4 MBEP 072 - Michaële Antoine is the creator + founder of Curios, and began her career in higher education. She spent several years in education before shifting to work for Tony Robbins’s company Robbins Research. Last year, after a three month sabbatical, Michaële knew that her priorities were changing. Originally, her business started as a side hustle about a year ago, and she quickly pivoted when we were all in lockdown in March of 2020. Michaële’s goal is to support businesses take the train...
Bonus: Identifying Red Flags and Building Self-Worth
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 9.31 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 071 - From Whole Foods Market to Impact Martial Arts - Ken Hoops
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 32.2 MBEP 071 - Ken Hoops, the owner and operator of Impact Martial Arts, began his career in the grocery and retail business; however, his passion has always been with martial arts. He joined a small private business in his early 20’s as part of his first dropout story and eventually went back to work with Whole Foods Market when the chain store moved into his area. Ken spent several years building teams, gaining valuable leadership experience, and climbing the ladder. Like so many people, when ...
Bonus: Letting Go of Corporate Norms
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 8.51 MBThis is a new weekly bonus episode every Friday, I will share my thoughts, teachings, and lessons I've learned along the way from building my business. Join the Dropout Social Network, a membership community designed for new and aspiring female dropouts. For more information, visit the website. Lauren works 1:1 with new and aspiring females dropouts who are ready to take charge of their life and start a business, so that they can make decisions from options and opportunities vs f...
EP 070 - From Entertainment Industry to Burnout Coach - Megan Ladd
October 07, 2020 13:05 - 35 minutes - 30.2 MBEP 070 - Megan Ladd, the founder of Megan Ladd Coaching, started her corporate career in Los Angeles, CA working for large entertainment corporations. She had always wanted to work in the entertainment field and really enjoyed her rolls within the companies. But when she met her first coach, Megan knew there was something different in the cards for her. She began to explore the possibilities and found a spiritual psychology certification course that was perfect for her. Megan’s first transit...