Paige West
27 y/o online business owner sharing the messy middle of building something from scratch. I left my 9–5 with $10k in savings and no roadmap, and I’m figuring it out as I go.
Here, you’ll find honest stories, lessons I’m learning, and practical tips on how to build an online business without burning out - all while staying true to yourself.
If you’re tired of the hustle culture, ready to unsubscribe from society’s expectations, and want to create a life and business that actually fit you, you’re in the right place.
Join the movement and let’s build something better together.
PS: If you ever need an ear to listen, please reach out to me!
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I don’t know who I am anymore..

I thought life was doomed to be hard..

I don't know what I want anymore

I spent years chasing success.. but still felt lost

I don’t recognize my life anymore

I quit my 9-5 job 4 years ago... it changed my life forever.

The #1 way to make money that works for 99% of people

How freelancing changed my life

Give me 12 minutes, and I’ll convince you NOT to quit your job

I couldn't make $100K until I read this book.

25 brutal truths I wish I knew BEFORE I quit my 9-5

Why building your dream life AFTER your 9-5 doesn't work.

The strategy that made me $130K+ as a freelancer

I have 119 days to make this work

the death of the 9-5

How to journal EVERY day (without writing a single word)

Why QUITTING your job gives you an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

You’re Not Lazy - How to ACTUALLY Stick to Hobbies

If you feel behind in life, watch this (2025)

The DARK side of this 75-day challenge..

I saved $8K in 2 months.. here’s how I did it

My husband quit his job & joined my business

POV: you quit setting goals

I Wasn't Expecting This Diagnosis… (Life & Business Update)

I’m starting 75HARD again… (this time w/ a tumor)

What I've learned 3 years after quitting my 9-5 job...

What I ACTUALLY do as a freelancer to make money

Life of a Freelancer | Staying productive, finding our first house, & work behind the scenes

Life of a Freelancer | Chronic fatigue, procrastination, & more

How much money I made my first FULL year freelancing...