Most people stay trapped in corporate because it feels safer, not because it fits.

Camilla Boyer reveals how she turned a high-powered tech career into a portfolio life, built a business on her own terms, and de-risked the leap before she ever quit.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward something more but worried about losing stability, this conversation is for you.

Susanna and Camilla trace the real path from Morgan Stanley to Twitter, Salesforce, and startup life, then into Corazon, Camilla’s storytelling and strategic communications company for venture capital and portfolio companies.

You’ll discover:

• How to tell whether your restlessness is a push away from burnout or a pull toward purpose
• The de-risking framework Camilla used to quit with confidence, including runway, incorporating a company, and securing clients before launch
• Why she spent a year building Corazon on weekends before going full-time
• How market research reshaped her offer by 40% after launch
• Why she believes storytelling is a competitive advantage in the age of AI

Camilla also breaks down the difference between building a business you love and building a business the market actually wants.

She shares why startups come to her for brand, positioning, executive communication, keynote preparation, and founder storytelling—and why human connection is becoming more valuable as AI-generated content floods every platform.

This episode goes deeper than career advice. It is about freedom, autonomy, conviction, and learning how to build a life that matches your values instead of someone else’s definition of success.

If you’re in corporate, thinking about entrepreneurship, or trying to make your next move without gambling everything, this conversation gives you a practical way to start.

Essential listening if you want to create more freedom in your work, trust your instincts without being reckless, and build something people actually need.

Connect with Susanna:

LI @susannakm

IG @susannakenyonmuir

Connect with Camilla:

LI @camillaboyer

Thunderware, Entrepreneurship, and the Case for Starting Before You Feel Ready!

Susanna talks with Luigi, founder of ThunderWear, about his path from Canada to Hong Kong to Singapore, and how a long corporate career eventually gave way to building a consumer brand from scratch.

The conversation centres on reinvention, founder resilience, and the reality of starting a business while balancing marriage, kids, and health.

In this episode, Luigi shares how a simple insight about comfort, confidence, and "lucky underwear" turned into a brand that now spans multiple markets. He also breaks down the five traits he believes every founder needs, and why the best time to start is usually now.

Connect with Susanna -

IG - @susannakenyonmuir

LI - @susannakm

https://portfolio.coachingbysusanna.com/

Connect with Luigi -

LI - @luigilatona

n this solo episode, I'm exploring something I've experienced very personally: identity shifting.

For me, this was the shift from a 17-year corporate career in tech into business ownership, coaching and building a portfolio career.

I talk about why so many of us can feel stuck by imposter syndrome, the comfort and security of a good salary, and the fear of what other people might think when we decide we want something different.

I also share some of the clarity work that helped me change direction and begin figuring out who I wanted to become next.

We often talk about career change as though it's simply about deciding what job or business we want next. But there's another part that doesn't get talked about enough: the gap between who you've been professionally and who you're becoming.

In this episode, I explore how to navigate that gap, why lived experience matters more than getting everything perfect, and why I believe career transitions are much more powerful when we treat them as an iterative process rather than one huge leap.

• My own identity shift from 17 years in tech to becoming a coach, retreat host, traveller and business owner.
• The personal changes that became a catalyst for me, including my mum getting sick, turning 40 and already being on my own coaching and NLP journey.
• The question so many of us ask when we're thinking about doing something new: "Who am I to do this?"
• How that question can fuel imposter syndrome before we've even given ourselves the opportunity to begin.
• The strange experience of still being in corporate but feeling like "Susanna minus 2.0", and reaching a point where I barely recognised myself in meetings anymore.
• The tension between walking away from a stable six-figure salary and knowing, deep down, that there had to be more to my life than continuing along the same path.
• The clarity work that helped me understand my values, what excited me, what drained me, the kind of life I wanted to create and the people I wanted to work with.
• Why I don't believe you can shortcut the identity work. Confidence comes through lived experience, experimenting, testing things and getting feedback.
• Why I think about building a career in the same way we used to approach agile development in tech: create the MVP, test it, iterate and refine as you go.
• Why sometimes we need to stop obsessing over the worst-case scenario and give ourselves permission to ask: "But what if it actually works?"

Ultimately, this episode is about trusting that inner pull towards something different.

You don't need to have your new identity perfectly figured out before you begin.

You can start where you are, experiment, learn, evolve and allow yourself to become the next version of you along the way.

Having spent years in the corporate landscape, most notably at Amazon and Oracle, Susanna's guest, Virginia, realised that her passion lay beyond the confines of corporate structures. "Each decade of your life brings different growth opportunities," she reflects, emphasising the importance of personal growth alongside professional milestones.

Her transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship was not merely a career shift but a quest for autonomy and fulfilment. "I wasn't getting the joy... I felt like I was giving more than I could," Virginia shares. This realisation sparked her decision to start her own talent business, a move she describes as one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences of her life.

Lessons Learned Along the Way

Through her varied experiences, from being a lawyer to a business operator and now a recruiter, Virginia has gleaned valuable insights. "Everything we do in life prepares us for the next thing," she remarks, highlighting how her legal background has equipped her with problem-solving skills that are crucial in her current role.

Virginia's approach to recruitment is rooted in empathy and understanding. She emphasises the importance of not just identifying talent but also recognising potential in adjacent skill sets. "You have to think about talent in an adjacent category," she advises, pointing out the need to broaden the search for the right candidates in a competitive job market.

Embracing the Journey

Virginia's story is not just about professional success; it's about personal evolution. She encourages others to listen to their instincts and embrace the signs that life presents. "The longer you wait, things are not gonna get easier," she warns, urging individuals to take the plunge into their dreams sooner rather than later.

In a world where many seek security over fulfilment, Virginia Tirado's journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of self-awareness and the importance of following one's true calling. As she continues to build her talent business, her story resonates with many who are on similar paths, reminding us that our careers can be as dynamic and fulfilling as we choose to make them.

Connect with Susanna:

IG - @susannakenyonmuir

LI - @susannakm

https://portfolio.coachingbysusanna.com/

Connect with Virginia:

LI - @virginiatirado

What happens when a successful career in tech no longer feels aligned with your purpose?

In this episode of A Portfolio Life, I sit down with Kameel to explore his fascinating journey from a decade at Dell to building purpose-led businesses, including Wolf & Cook, a fresh pet food company changing the way we think about feeding our dogs.

We dive into the realities of leaving corporate life, the courage it takes to embrace uncertainty, and how following curiosity can lead to opportunities you never expected.

Kameel shares how a conversation with a vet sparked the idea for Wolf & Cook, why so much commercial pet food falls short nutritionally, and how he's on a mission to help pets live longer, healthier lives through better food. We also discuss the power of storytelling in business, building multiple income streams, and what it really means to create work that's driven by purpose.

Whether you're considering your own transition from corporate life, building a portfolio career, or you're simply passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, or your four-legged friends, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

In this episode, we cover:

• Kameel's journey from Dell to entrepreneurship
• Why he left a successful corporate career
• Building a portfolio of meaningful businesses
• The inspiration behind Wolf & Cook
• Why pet nutrition matters more than most people realise
• The role of storytelling in building a memorable brand
• Lessons on purpose, risk, and creating work you love

If you've ever wondered what life could look like beyond the traditional career path, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what's possible.

You can find him here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameel/

https://www.woofandcook.com/

Follow Susanna on Instagram and LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannakm/

https://www.instagram.com/susannakenyonmuir/

After more than 20 years since we first worked together at Citrix, I sat down with my former colleague, Moheb Moses, to explore what it really takes to build meaningful client relationships and a successful portfolio career.

With over 42 years of experience in sales, channel strategy and business growth, Moheb shares the timeless principles that have shaped his career and why the best salespeople aren't the ones with the best pitch, but the ones who ask the best questions.

We also discuss how he's built a portfolio career that gives him the freedom to travel the world for several months each year while continuing to work with clients globally.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why curiosity is your greatest sales superpower

• How to run discovery calls that uncover what clients really need

• The biggest mistake people make when writing proposals

• Why proposals should be presented, not emailed

• How to co-create solutions with clients instead of selling at them

• When to give value and when to protect your expertise

• Simple ways to ask for referrals naturally

• The realities of building a portfolio career and the trade-offs that come with greater freedom

Whether you're a coach, consultant, business owner or corporate professional looking to create more flexibility in your career, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can start using immediately.

If you've ever wondered how to sell with confidence, build stronger relationships and create a career on your own terms, this episode is for you.

I'm back! After a 2 year hiatus on the podcast scene I've been craving to get back into speaking again, sharing my story and helping you to create, and live, a multi-income life.

Expect to hear all things relating to creating a portfolio career (multiple income streams), my own personal experiences, guest speaker excerpts and more!

In this return session I reflect on 2025, the year of the rollercoaster, moving from Mexico back to London, spending time with my family, narrowing in on portfolio careers, and making the move to Portugal!

I'd love to hear your feedback!

Alot can happen in 6 months

In today’s episode we welcome Nick Hutchison - founder and CEO of Bookthinkers, a marketing agency and platform that interviews and reviews book authors in the personal growth space.

We talk about all things relating to his journey from his early experience in entrepreneurship and how his biggest failures and lessons about himself have shaped him.

Listen to this episode to get tips on how to get started in reading books to shape your life, for inspiration on how to make a change and what books he would recommend!

In this episode you’ll hear:

You can purchase Rise of the Reader via Amazon in your country

"Rise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn"

Link to the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Reader-Strategies-Mastering-Applying-ebook/dp/B0CGXZ5WJ9

Connect with Nick on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/

Complement your personal growth journey with my own personalised journal 'Intentions' - a guided journal to help you reflect, connect and create your dream life.

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In this week’s episode I speak with Mark Yegge, a Wealth Architect, Hedge Fund manager, Author and Teacher in the Financial sector and the personal development arena. We talk about his life as an entrepreneur, creating wealth and that there’s so much more than just financial wealth to success, spirituality, polarity and energetics, balancing action and surrendering and so much more! 

This is for you if you’re a doer, interested in wealth creation but through a holistic lens through your mind, and spirit.

To start manifesting in your own life so you can bring your visions and intentions into reality download my complimentary 4 step workbook that I have used in my own life to manifest magical things into existence:

www.coachingbysusanna.com/manifesting

More About Mark Yegge:

Mark Yegge is a recognized Wealth Architect, Hedge Fund manager, Author and Teacher in the Financial sector and the personal development arena. He has helped thousands of 6- and 7-figure investors create strategies for increasing returns, decreasing risk and reducing tax impact from investing. He is a co-founder of several mastermind groups helping successful people augment their lives in the areas of wealth, health, relationships, spirit and lifestyle. 

Some of his recognised programs include:

The Cash Flow Machine

The EPIC Mastermind

Stock Trade Genius University

Trade Like A Pro

Hacking Money (book, course, and website)

Negotiate To Win-Win (book, audio book, course, website)

The Secrets of Business (book, website)

The Regular Paycheck Strategy

...and much more.....

www.markyegge.com

www.youtube.com/@MarkYeggeWealthArchitect

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B077BHMCWF