Entrepreneurship After 40: What I Wish I Knew Before I Quit Corporate

Is being your own boss really that easy after a layoff? As someone who was laid off at 43 and jumped into entrepreneurship, I’ve got real answers — not the Instagram version.

In this video, I break down the 3 big lies mid-career professionals are sold about starting a business… and what I wish I knew before I left corporate.

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00:00 Laid Off at 43: The Escape Plan Myth
01:00 The Freedom Lie of Entrepreneurship
01:48 Passion Doesn’t Pay the Bills
02:45 The Truth About Being Your Own Boss
03:29 Entrepreneurship After 40: The Reality
04:18 Starting From Wisdom, Not Scratch
05:23 Join the Post-Corporate Pivot Workshop
06:14 Subscribe for Career Strategy Tips

I’m Jraya Nicole – Career Strategist, Corporate Exit Mentor, and author of Choice Destinations: Corporate Surviving to Entrepreneurial Thriving.

This channel is your clarity-led space for
:- Purpose-driven business moves
Mid-career pivot strategies
Bold career redesigns for high-achieving professionals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.

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Whether you’re:
→ Pivoting from corporate to entrepreneurship
→ Designing a second-act career with intention
→ Or shifting into legacy-driven leadership work

You’ll find:
📌 Mid-career pivot strategies & mindset resets
📌Career clarity and corporate exit frameworks (CAPE™)
📌 Entrepreneurial launch support after 40
📌 Real stories + step-by-step advice for building a profitable and aligned career path

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