What does it really take to transition straight from a 15-year corporate career into building a purpose-driven OBM business—without any stops in between? In this inspiring episode of The OBM Show (also available to watch on YouTube), I sit down with Accredited OBM LeAngela Aitken to share her powerful journey from burnout to business ownership.

LeAngela didn’t start as a VA or freelancer. She made a bold leap from corporate leadership into the OBM role—and did so with strategy, confidence, and a deep commitment to serving her community. In this conversation, she opens up about the mindset shifts, systems, and purpose-led mission that helped her find success working with nonprofit clients.

We talk about:

• What pushed LeAngela to leave corporate and how she navigated the early days of her transition
• How she found her first OBM clients by leaning into community over cold outreach
• Why she chose to focus her business on nonprofits—and how it’s transformed her impact
• What her day-to-day looks like as an OBM, including client rhythms and strategic planning
• The importance of clarity, confidence, and staying connected to your “why” when building your business

If you’ve ever wondered whether your corporate background could translate into a fulfilling OBM business—this episode will give you the inspiration, clarity, and proof that it absolutely can.

Thanks for tuning in to The OBM Show — your go-to podcast for Online Business Managers and entrepreneurs who want to scale strategically and sustainably.

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