Imperfectly Impactful with Cat Roten

Two Years Out of Corporate: 5 Truths About Growth, Risk & Evolution

28 min · 21. apr. 2026
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Two years ago, I walked away from corporate, no grand plan and no guaranteed income. What happened next stretched me, humbled me, and changed me in ways I never expected. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind the leap, and the five biggest lessons I’ve learned since. Key Takeaways: * Why different seasons require different strategies * Why comparing your path to someone else’s will keep you stuck * How slowing down unlocked more creativity and clarity than hustling ever did * What growth looked like from $5K to six figures Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from doing more. They come from trusting yourself enough to do what’s next. Dig deeper into my story with these episodes: Full Circle: Returning to What’s Always Felt True [https://catroten.podbean.com/e/full-circle-returning-to-what-s-always-felt-true/] What One Year Out of Corporate Has Taught Me [https://catroten.podbean.com/e/what-one-year-out-of-corporate-has-taught-me/] [Life Update] Lessons from the Long Game: Growth, Strategy, & Finding Your People [https://catroten.podbean.com/e/life-update-lessons-from-the-long-game-growth-strategy-finding-your-people/] Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten [https://www.instagram.com/cat.roten?igsh=eXV6anFpYTIzNDlj&utm_source=qr] Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube [https://youtube.com/@imperfectlyimpactful?si=8tWzlkVVoYU0TMem] channel IME & Immersion- [https://www.catroten.com/mentorship] applications are open!

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