In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores t...
Burnout to Breakthrough: Megan Lieu on Building an Authentic Personal Brand
Megan Lieu is a former data scientist who transitioned to a full-time content creator with over a quarter-million followers on LinkedIn and Instagram. In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Podcast, Megan shares her journey from relying on traditional job roles for identity and stability to betting on herself and building a successful side business that surpassed her tech salary. She discusses the instability of the 9-to-5 job market, navigating burnout, and the identity loss associated with leaving a corporate job. Megan also provides insights on building and monetizing a personal brand, the importance of relatability, and staying authentic while catering to a large audience. The episode highlights the empowering aspects of taking control of one's career and finding fulfillment beyond conventional paths.📲 Connect with Megan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganlieu/Instagram: @meglovesdata📲 Stay Up to Date with the Show: Host Maggie Ma: @maggieindataPodcast: @thetimeileftmy9to5.podcast00:00 Introduction01:03 Meet Megan Lieu: From Data Scientist to Content Creator 02:27 The Decision to Leave the 9-to-5 04:22 Navigating Burnout and Identity Loss 09:15 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn 21:58 Monetizing Social Media and Future Plans 30:15 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Crafting a Business You Love by Doubling Down on Your Strengths with Nick Singh
If you have been thinking about starting a side project for a while but unsure how to take that first step, Nick offers some invaluable advice in this episode!Nick Singh is a LinkedIn top voice, best selling author, and founder of DataLemur, a platform that has helped over 200,000 people prepare for SQL and data science coding interviews.Nick’s story isn’t just about leaving a 9-5. It’s about realizing he wasn’t using his full potential at big tech. In this conversation, Nick got extremely real about feeling below average at his software engineering job at Meta. This is a story of how he eventually decided to carve out his own niche instead of following the traditional career playbook. While many of Nick’s peers chased promotions or VC funding, Nick chose to write a book and build his own path, even when people doubted him.We talked about the real side of leaving a 9-to-5—the struggles, the uncertainty, and the myth of overnight success. Nick opened up about questioning his career, tuning out outside noise, and staying action-biased instead of overthinking every move.📲 Connect with Nick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-singh-tech/DataLemur: https://datalemur.comAce the Data Science Interview: https://amzn.to/4iNfYZZ00:00 Introduction 00:32 Nick's Early Career and Realizations 01:15 The Decision to Leave Big Tech02:36 Life After Quitting the 9 to 5 05:31 Finding and Validating New Ideas 13:05 The Importance of Commitment Over Ideas 18:58 Creating a Unique Niche 23:08 Balancing Work and Passion Projects 24:50 The Barbell Strategy Explained 28:35 Validating Ideas on LinkedIn 31:35 Overcoming Doubts and Criticism 35:02 Building DataLemur: Sacrifices and Lessons 40:46 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Discover Your Startup Idea and Scale From 0 to 1 Million with Julius Founder Rahul Sonwalkar
Rahul SonWalkar, an ex-software engineer at Meta and Uber, has scaled his tech startup, Julius AI, from 0 to 1 million users within the first year. His work has been so impactful that Harvard Business School now teaches analysis to their MBA students using Julius—an incredible achievement for a company that started from scratch.It’s impressive to see what he’s built in such a short time, especially considering that, at just 24 years old, Rahul walked away from a high-paying job in big tech with great career outlook to pursue his own vision.If you’re thinking about starting your own business, trying to figure out which idea to put your efforts behind, this episode is a must-listen.We discussed the complexities and uncertainties of leaving a stable job to pursue personal ideas and the process of validating those ideas. Rahul shared insights on building a user-focused product, scaling the business, and finding the right team members. More importantly, we touched on the challenges and sacrifices of being a founder, including maintaining personal relationships and managing work-life balance.00:00 Introduction01:23 The Leap from Corporate to Startup04:18 Challenges and Realizations in the Early Days11:35 Building and Scaling Julius AI24:38 The Future of Julius AI and Data Science31:56 Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Trailer: The Truth Behind Dream Jobs with Maggie Ma
In the debut episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5, host Maggie Ma introduces the podcast, aiming to explore the stories and lessons from those who have moved away from traditional career paths. This podcast isn't about quitting for quitting's sake but rather about discussing career choices and redefining success on personal terms. Maggie shares her own journey from a data scientist in tech to an entrepreneur, highlighting the doubts, challenges, and insights gained along the way. Through candid conversations with various guests, listeners will get a deep dive into the emotional histories, wins, and failures of their career transitions. The show promises to challenge conventional thinking and open up discussions about the evolving landscape of fulfilling work in the modern era.Time Stamp 00:00 Introduction to The Time I Left My 9 to 5 01:00 The Changing Landscape of Career Success 02:03 Maggie's Personal Journey 03:04 Inspiration Behind the Podcast 05:06 Sneak Peek of Upcoming Episodes08:26 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores the stories of people who’ve chosen unconventional career paths—be it entrepreneurship, freelancing, or content creation. Join us as we invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and advice on building fulfilling, nontraditional careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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