Kelly O'Hara had long been an advocate for survivors of sexual assault, but one fateful St. Patrick's Day convinced her to take the jump to do it full time.

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You may know her today as the cohost of America’s Newsroom and Outnumbered on Fox News Channel, but Sandra Smith’s background for most of her life had little to do with television, or even journalism. Her story is all about saying “yes” when opportunities arise, and being ok with making sacrifices along the way.

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The Smart People Podcast features interesting conversations with, you guessed it, smart people from all walks of life. But the origin for the show comes in one of the host's decision to leave his job and do improv comedy. In conversation with Mike Lewis, Chris Stemp and John Rojas explain what led them to leave their careers and start the podcast, and how others can learn from their jump.

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Since 2013, Rob Walker has been dispensing advice about jobs and careers as the New York Times' resident Workologist. In an age when more people than ever are looking to make a jump, how have his questions changed?

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For Khe Hy, making a career jump went hand-in-hand with coming to terms with his own mortality. In conversation with Mike Lewis, the former finance guru discusses how he moved his family to Bali on a whim, and how blogging saved his sanity.

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To celebrate Small Business Week, hear three stories of people who left something comfortable to strike out on their own and start their own small business. Featuring interviews with Urban Putt CEO Steve Fox, Wildcat Echo cofounder Elizabeth Hague, and Roark Gyms cofounder Nate Chambers.

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Jason Dunford competed at the top level of his sport, and was honored to carry his country's flag at the 2012 Olympics. Now, the swimmer is making a jump he hopes will help business in his home country.

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Cathy Heller moved to Los Angeles intending to make a living performing music. She made it happen, but it required a jump into unfamiliar territory to do so.

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Of all the obstacles to making a jump, having a family or others relying on you for income and support can be the biggest one for many. This week, Mike Lewis talks to a husband and wife team that started their company after their first daughter was born, and haven't looked back since.

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Inspiration for pursuing one's purpose can come all sorts of ways. Often, as with MissionU CEO Adam Braun, that inspiration can take the form of a small, seemingly insignificant object.

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