Ep. 101 In this episode, we pull up a seat with Jenn Mullen—corporate dropout, mindful virtual assistant, and self-proclaimed introvert with a powerhouse strategy for getting your time (and sanity) back.
After 14 years climbing the corporate ladder (including a grueling four-hour daily commute), Jenn had her breaking point in a packed Boston train station. That night became the catalyst for a whole new life—one built around white space, boundaries, and businesses that feel as good as they look.
The real reason why she left corporate (hint: it’s deeper than just a long commute)
How introverts can show up without selling out
The magic of “white space” and time-blocking for your soul
What to delegate first when you’re just starting out
The boldest thing she’s done at 43 (and why it had nothing to do with business)
If you’ve ever questioned the 9-to-5 grind, wrestled with asking for help, or wondered if you’re “too quiet” to run your own thing—this conversation is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for. And yes, laundry and video games do make an appearance.
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00:00 - Intro & Meet Jenn Mullen
01:22 - From Corporate to Creative
03:18 - The Breaking Point in Boston
06:36 - Is Corporate Really the Dream?
07:25 - Can Introverts Be Entrepreneurs?
08:58 - How to Start Without Showing Your Face
10:03 - The Power of White Space
12:13 - Working Harder vs. Working Smarter
13:55 - Learning to Delegate
14:57 - Asking for Help Is Hard
16:26 - Laundry, Cooking, and Love Languages
18:19 - The Entrepreneur House Idea
18:36 - Boundaries That Protect Your Peace
20:43 - Phone-Free Nights & Digital Limits
22:27 - Build a Business That Supports Your Life
23:54 - Priorities Over Perfection
25:17 - Lightning Round
25:22 - Must-Read Book
25:51 - Creativity as Freedom
26:36 - Best Advice Ever
27:25 - Writing a Book on Mental Health
28:58 - Piercing Her Nose at 43
29:49 - Where to Find Jenn
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