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Tabatha Jones: Building Your Corporate Escape Plan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/fan_mail/new] How to Leave Corporate and Build a Business Before You Quit | Tabatha Jones Tabatha Jones — Executive Director turned Corporate Escape Sherpa — built her coaching business one hour a day while still inside corporate, and left with a plan already in motion. In this episode, she shares how she navigated four mergers, learned to negotiate after a decade of waiting to be recognized, and finally walked away from a Fortune 50 career when her body made the cost undeniable. If you're a midlife woman wondering how to leave corporate without financial free-fall, this conversation is for you. You'll hear: * Why the myth of meritocracy kept her in the same role for 10 years — and what changed when she finally asked * What Epstein-Barr and Lyme disease taught her about chronic workplace stress * The one-hour-a-day method she used to build a real business before giving notice * How she used self-advocacy to get a 19% raise and bring other women along with her * What her first Monday out of corporate looked like — and how long the rewiring really takes Connect with Tabatha: Freedom Builder System — build your corporate escape plan: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system [https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system] Connect with Caroline: nextsuccesscareers.com | @nextsuccessmethod on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/support] Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Marcy Axelrod: A Life of Showing Up

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/fan_mail/new] When you reflect on your life, can you recognize the moments that shaped who you’ve become? In this episode, I talk with Marcy Axelrod about her life and career journey, starting with an early experience that changed how she saw herself and the world around her. We walk through her path from childhood, to Cornell, to Wall Street and global consulting, and into the work she does today. What stood out most is how closely her work is connected to her life. This is a conversation about what she experienced, what she noticed, and how the questions that stayed with her over time became the foundation of everything she now shares through writing, speaking, research, and art. In this episode, we discuss: * The early experience that shaped Marcy’s perspective * How she became an observer of human behavior * Her path through Cornell, Wall Street, and consulting * What she noticed in high-performance environments * How her work around showing up developed over time * The connection between her life, her work, and her art Learn more about Marcy: https://choosetoshowup.com/ Next Success Careers: nextsuccesscareers.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/support] Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Megan Applegate: From Burnout to Business Owner

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/fan_mail/new] What happens when you’ve built a career you’re good at… and something in you starts to shift? In this episode, Megan Applegate shares her journey from a 20-year career in hospitality into business ownership, recruiting, and career strategy. She opens up about the moment she realized the work no longer felt the same—and what it looked like to move forward without a clear plan. This conversation explores what it means to recognize change, trust that awareness, and step into something new that aligns more fully with who you are. Key Takeaways * What burnout can actually feel like when you’re still performing at a high level * How to recognize when something no longer fits * Why you don’t need a perfect plan to move forward * What it looks like to step into business ownership unexpectedly * How clarity often comes after action Links Megan Applegate: https://www.careerblueprintsolutions.com/collections/all [https://www.careerblueprintsolutions.com/collections/all] Caroline Sangal: https://nextsuccesscareers.com [https://nextsuccesscareers.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/support] Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Jennifer Mecham: Elevated Thinking

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/fan_mail/new] Have you ever woken up at 3 a.m., wondering if the life you’re living is truly fulfilling? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal sits down with Jennifer Mecham to explore the mindset shifts that can redefine success and unlock human potential. Raised in the coal mining towns of Utah, Jennifer’s journey was shaped by resilience, legacy, and a powerful lesson from her father that inspired her to think beyond circumstance. Through her work in elevated thinking, Jennifer helps individuals and organizations expand their vision, challenge limiting beliefs, and pursue meaningful, lasting success. This conversation invites you to reflect on your own path and consider what becomes possible when you choose to think differently. Key Takeaways * How early experiences shape our beliefs about success and possibility * Recognizing quiet dissatisfaction as a signal for growth * The impact of mindset on career and life decisions * Lessons from Bob Proctor’s Thinking Into Results program * What it means to elevate your thinking and redefine success Guest Information Jennifer Mecham Website: https://www.elevatedthinking.net [https://www.elevatedthinking.net] Learn More About Next Success https://www.nextsuccesscareers.com [https://www.nextsuccesscareers.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/support] Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Annah Elizabeth: From Tragedy to Healing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/fan_mail/new] What if you experienced what some have called the most devastating loss imaginable, and discovered a path to healing in its aftermath? In this episode of Your Next Success, Dr. Caroline Sangal talks with Annah Elizabeth, author, speaker, and creator of the Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing. Annah shares her powerful journey through profound grief, heartbreak, and betrayal, revealing how tragedy became the catalyst for transformation. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Annah explores the question that changed everything: Why do some people find meaning and fulfillment after profound loss, while others remain trapped in despair? Her insights offer hope, clarity, and a pathway forward for anyone navigating adversity or standing at a life crossroads. This episode is a reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, healing is possible—and your next success may begin where your greatest challenge once stood. Key Takeaways * How tragedy can become the catalyst for healing and purpose * The inspiration behind the Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing * Why grief looks different for everyone, and how to navigate it * How to transform adversity into growth and meaning * A powerful redefinition of success rooted in resilience and hope Connect with Annah Elizabeth * Website: https://annaelizabeth.com * Five Facets®: https://thefivefacets.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446588/support] Subscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode.  Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/ Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com