The Exit Mindset: How to build freedom, not just a business with Alison Koplar Wyatt

Welcome to the Dope Living podcast.

In this episode, host Janay Symonette sits down with Alison Koplar Wyatt, CEO and co-founder of the Female Founder Collective, to unpack the power of the “exit mindset.” Together, they explore how building with the end in mind isn’t just about quitting or selling a business, it’s about designing a life and career filled with intention, freedom, and fulfillment.

Alison shares her journey through high-powered corporate roles at brands like Goop and Refinery29, the lessons she’s learned as an entrepreneur, and practical frameworks for setting non-negotiables, creating a personal vision, and managing imposter syndrome. The conversation digs into balancing family, wellness, and ambition plus the importance of pausing to redefine success as life evolves.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
05:07 Strategic Business Planning Insights
06:46 Intentional Planning Drives Success
13:00 Intentional Living for Joy
15:05 Align Yourself or Redesign Life
17:53 Small Steps, Big Progress
23:19 Authenticity Fuels Passionate Storytelling
25:59 Focus on the Mission
28:20 Escaping the Algorithm's Grip
31:16 Eisenhower Matrix and Priorities
37:22 Reevaluating Success After Life Changes
39:59 Building for Growth and Grace
41:37 Losing Control at Refinery
47:06 Budgeting for Desired Lifestyle
48:30 Adapting Dreams and Manifestation
51:32 Embracing Transition and Growth

If you’re ready to move beyond burnout and start building a life that looks and feels rewarding, this episode is for you. Tune in, reflect on your own priorities and let’s keep designing our lives with intention! Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend. Then start living, creating, and connecting more intentionally.

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