Escaping the Corporate Grind & Residual Income
How I Left My Corporate Job for a Career of Purpose and Residual Income

Leaving a stable corporate job to pursue your passion and find greater purpose can be a daunting decision. But for me, it became a necessity. After years of toiling away, dealing with toxic work environments, and feeling unfulfilled, I knew I had to make a change. In the midst of my struggle, health challenges made it even more apparent that I needed a way out of the corporate world. Little did I know that my journey would lead me to discover the power of residual income and open doors to a life of purpose, meaning, and passion.

Finding Inspiration Amid Corporate Challenges:
From the moment I started my first corporate job at the tender age of 18, I encountered the harsh realities of the corporate world. However, one particular conversation with a seasoned coworker made a lasting impact on me. She shared her decision to reduce her hours and transition to part-time work, citing how her pay didn't decrease significantly due to the hidden costs of working full-time, such as taxes and long commutes. That conversation planted a seed in my mind, inspiring me to consider alternative ways of earning a living.

Enduring Workplace Envy and Bullying:
Despite my strong work ethic and dedication, I soon realized that my ambition was threatening to some of my female colleagues. Instead of lifting each other up, I encountered jealousy, bullying, and attempts to tear me down. Yet, I refused to let their negativity define my worth and my dreams. I persevered, motivated by the determination to break free from the toxic corporate culture.

A Heartbreaking Wake-up Call:
The turning point in my corporate career arrived when I received the devastating news that a close friend was entering hospice care. Overwhelmed with grief and the urgent need to say goodbye, I approached my co-owner requesting time off. However, instead of empathy, I was met with callousness and a disheartening reminder of the bureaucratic nature of my job. It was in this moment that I knew my corporate life was suffocating my soul, and I couldn't continue living like this.

Discovering the Concept of Residual Income:
As fate would have it, around the same time, my stepdad introduced me to the concept of residual income. It instantly intrigued me. The idea of earning money continuously, even when not actively working, seemed like the missing puzzle piece in my quest for freedom from the corporate grind. I delved deeper into understanding residual income and its potential to transform lives.

Embracing My Passions:
Simultaneously, my passion for holistic health grew stronger, and I found a part-time opportunity as an events coordinator for a wellness educational company. This role blended my passions for event planning, wellness, and education seamlessly. As I embarked on this journey, I realized that my newfound job allowed me to work from home, minimizing the expenses of commuting and eating out. The reduction in expenses offset any salary decrease and brought me closer to financial freedom.

Discovering My Personal Mission:
As I contemplated my purpose and the mark I wanted to leave on the world, I crafted my personal mission statement. It became clear that I was called to solve the problem of holistic wellness education being inaccessible to many people. Through residual income and my work in the wellness industry, I aimed to empower individuals with knowledge, tools, and resources to live their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.

Leaving my corporate job was an arduous and courageous decision, but it was the best thing I ever did for myself. The struggles I faced and the challenges I overcame led me to uncover the power of residual income and embrace a career that aligns with my passions and personal mission. If you find yourself contemplating a similar path, remember that it's never too late to seek out a meaningful, purpose-driven career. The journey may not be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. Take that leap of faith and reclaim the life you truly deserve.

Are you ready to break free from corporate constraints and create a life of purpose and residual income? Start your journey today. Send me a message and find out how I can show you what residual income looks like.

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Meet Amanda Cuda

 
Coming from a corporate background, I know firsthand what it's like to have to get up every day for a job when you don't feel good for multiple health reasons!! When I started creating daily rituals using simple tools, my health and world changed!

'I felt like I tried everything, and nothing worked'.

In my mid-20s I started to pile on the weight, it was gradual, and then one day I was out with friends, and photos were taken and I thought wow, that's a lot of weight that accumulated over time. 

A couple of years later, my cousin was getting married and I was a bridesmaid. I really wanted to lose some weight and tried one of the most mainstream diet programs on the market, where they make the food for you (I hated cooking). 

I was excited to lose several pounds, but then I plateaued and didn't know why. A friend of my Mum told us about a holistic Doctor, and as I was starting to have other health conditions at the time, I went along to see him. He referred me to get a food allergy test, which turned out that the food I was buying through the diet program, didn't agree with me!

Not only did I have food intolerances, but I was always in pain from my scoliosis, with several ailments including IBS and Psoriasis. Plus those anxious feelings were increasing often! I had a weak immune system and an Iron deficiency. My health was a mess, I was always sick and in pain.

I would see doctor after doctor and would try anything I could get my hands on. 'I felt like I tried everything, and nothing worked'.

With the support of my mum and by her recommendation, I was introduced to essential oils and essential oil-infused products, which enabled me to live a pain-free life, create a toxin-free environment for myself, tackle my health issues, stabilize my hormones/weight, and have abundant energy to take on the world. 

I am blessed to have created a community of friendly, caring, and supportive people, who help each other on their health journeys. And now, I also love to cook!

Today I equip women with daily rituals using simple tools, that they can use to cope with everyday life, to overcome overwhelm, and nourish their minds, body, and souls. 

Because when you feel nourished, you’re ready to tackle the day and take on the world.



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