How I Quit My Job, Became an Entrepreneur, and Found My Purpose

Hey Roadtripper,

This week, I'm feeling super thankful because I hit a big milestone! A year ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and become an entrepreneur. For the first time ever, I didn't have a backup plan, no job lined up, and I live in pricey San Diego! It wasn’t like, "Oh yeah, I’m quitting." It all started in the fall of 2022. I was listening to one of Mike Todd's sermons when he said, "Some of y’all won’t even be working that same job by the end of Q1." It was like a lightbulb went off in my head! I grabbed my “Mind Your Business” journal and filled in the line that said, “I would quit my job by 3/31/2023.”

When I saw that date, I thought, “Now G, I know you’re not telling me to quit my job.” I tried to ignore it, but the idea kept coming back, especially when I thought about Joseph’s story from the Bible. By the end of the year, I knew I had to quit my job and become an entrepreneur. But for what? I have so many talents and passions; I didn’t know where to start. But guess who did? Yep, you guessed it – that man above.

Around this time, I went through a tough 4.5-month investigation. One of my coworkers, who will stay nameless, filed a complaint saying I was an angry Black woman. It was hard showing up each day, fighting through that investigation. But then something clicked. I was helping a peer navigate a conversation with her employee, who looked just like me.

It was then I realized my purpose: helping others, especially those who look like me, navigate the workplace and life. Fast forward to today, one year and one month since I took that leap, and I hit my first milestone as an entrepreneur. I finished a 4-month Business Accelerator program!

Here are three valuable lessons I learned:

- Believe in Yourself: Even when it’s hard, trust your journey and your abilities.
- Stay Resilient: Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. Keep pushing.
- Help Others: Supporting others helps you find your purpose and strength.

This week, I’m taking time to celebrate this win! Remember, Roadtripper, we’ve got this!

Coach C