Episode Description
What happens when corporate stress gets so bad you literally can’t swallow solid food?
That’s where Claire Sullivan found herself.
On December 1st, 2023, corporate quit on her — and she took what most people would call the riskiest step possible:
She built a business… the same day.
- Filed an LLC
- Registered everything needed to operate
- Posted on LinkedIn that she was going out on her own
- Listened to what the market actually wanted
- And replaced her former salary by the end of the week
Is that typical? No.
Is it possible? Absolutely.
And more importantly — the steps she took are repeatable for anyone stuck in a corporate job that no longer works for them.
This is one of the most real and honest conversations we’ve had on what it actually looks like to escape corporate — emotionally, financially, mentally, and practically.
Who This Episode Is For
This one is for you if:
- Corporate has stopped making sense
- Every job application feels like it goes into a black hole
- You’re burned out but can’t “just quit”
- You want control over your time, income, and health
- You don’t think you have “enough” experience to go out on your own
- You just need one real example of someone who actually did it
Connect with Claire
Maven Course: How to Layoff-Proof Your Career by Becoming a Solopreneur: https://maven.com/clair-sullivan-associates/launch-your-solopreneur-business?promoCode=ESCAPE