This episode isn’t about losing a job. It’s about losing an identity, an ego, and a sense of control. I went from leading multi-million dollar creative teams to making $63 a night bartending, and in that fall, I found something I’d been missing: clarity.

“Starting Over” is about the mentality it takes to let go of denial, accept defeat without seeing yourself as a failure, and shift your vision toward redirection. It’s about building something new from the ground up, without the safety net of titles, salaries, or validation.

If you’ve ever felt like life pressed reset on you, whether you were ready or not, this one’s for you.

In this episode of After My Day Job, host Javaris Lamont delves into the challenging yet transformative experience of starting over after losing a stable job. He shares his personal journey from a high-paying corporate position to bartending, highlighting the emotional and financial struggles that accompany such a drastic change. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of resilience, the dignity found in honest work, and the necessity of embracing change to rebuild one's identity and pursue new opportunities. Javaris encourages listeners to confront their fears, recognize their strength, and understand that starting over can lead to unexpected growth and success.

It's the pandemic and many of my self-funded friends have found themselves searching for more income to hold them until things pick back up. Listeners are in for a treat today, especially if that's you. I've taken some time to focus less on us who have jobs today to encourage those who are looking for ways to break into a job to keep using their creative/entrepreneurial experience. Here's my story of how I left Chicago, moved to New York and had to make myself sellable again with talents and skills I had used before but were a bit dusty. 

Have you ever considered how to pursue your passion projects while working a full-time job? Well, I have the answers for you in this podcast. Check out my story.