002 | Holistic Entrepreneurship with Katie Galvin

Title: Embracing Change: From Corporate Despair to Holistic Entrepreneurship with Katie Galvin

Introduction:
- Join us in this episode as we sit down with Katie Galvin, who shares her inspiring journey from being trapped in the corporate grind to pursuing a passion-driven, holistic path.

Key Points:
1. The Golden Handcuffs Dilemma:
   - Katie reflects on the common struggle many face: being passionate about something but held back by the fear of societal expectations and uncertainties.
   - Describes the soul-sucking experience of working in a system that did not align with personal values, especially as a school-based speech therapist.

2. Catalysts for Change:
   - Five years of dissatisfaction led to a breaking point, exacerbated by the rigid and time-based nature of the conventional medical model in speech therapy.
   - COVID became an unexpected catalyst, forcing a reevaluation of priorities and values.
   - The decision to quit before facing potential termination, driven by the desire to align with a functional, holistic health stance.

3. Navigating Unconventional Paths:
   - Katie discusses the challenges of being a desk jockey instead of actively engaging with the purpose she went to school for.
   - Leaving babies at home for a job that brought no fulfillment added an emotional layer to the decision-making process.

4. Taking Control Amidst External Pressures:
   - Katie shares a pivotal moment when the system demanded compliance in a way that conflicted with personal values.
   - The decision not to conform and to pursue a different path became a reclaiming of control over personal and family life.

5. Holistic Living in Unconventional Spaces:
   - Discussion shifts to the challenges of unconventional living choices, such as homeschooling and embracing natural childbirth.
   - Facing societal norms in a region less accepting of alternative lifestyles, Katie highlights the importance of individuality in a diverse state like California.

6. The Awakening:
   - COVID serves as a wake-up call, prompting a reassessment of personal beliefs and questioning established norms.
   - Katie's journey parallels the broader shift toward online businesses and remote work triggered by the pandemic.

Conclusion:
- The episode delves into the profound transformations sparked by the convergence of personal values, dissatisfaction with the corporate world, and external pressures. Katie Galvin's story serves as an empowering narrative for those contemplating a leap into a more aligned and purpose-driven life.

Follow Katie:
https://www.instagram.com/katengalvin/

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