Leaving your 9–5 doesn’t mean you leave your identity or success behind. Or does it?

In this empowering and truth-filled episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by community-builder and founder Beverly Vanterpool to explore what it really takes to transition from a successful corporate career into entrepreneurship—and do it with purpose. Together, they unpack how to navigate identity shifts, redefine success beyond job titles, and build businesses grounded in passion and community, not just profit.

This is not your typical “quit your job” conversation. It’s a trauma-informed, real-world guide to navigating the emotional, financial, and strategic aspects of pivoting into your next chapter. Beverly shares her journey from leading corporate initiatives to launching Career Sisters, and breaks down why visibility, community, and money transparency are non-negotiable for women of color founders.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The mindset shift required to release your 9–5 identity

• How Beverly used side projects to test-drive her passion

• Why community building led her to launch Career Sisters

• How to redefine networking as meaningful connection

• Tactical money tips for navigating startup investments

• The unspoken truth about how people and luck shape your pivot

• What most people get wrong about transferable skills and transitions

Important Links:

👉🏾 Pitch Alejandra Your Story (Forbes Column): Submit here 👉🏾 Follow Career Sisters: www.careersisters.com  👉🏾 Rate & Review This Podcast: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Connect on LinkedIn: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Financial Freedom Toolkit: stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls