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The Time I Left My 9 to 5 - Podcast

The Time I Left My 9 to 5

In an era where the internet and creator economy are reshaping careers, a traditional 9 to 5 is no longer the only way to make a living. This podcast explores the stories of people who’ve chosen unconventional career paths—be it entrepreneurship, freelancing, or content creation. Join us as we invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their journeys, insights, and advice on building fulfilling, nontraditional careers.

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Business Education Career Startup Self-Improvement Technology Entrepreneurship Tech Careers
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
10
Years Active
2025
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‘I don’t regret skipping 9-5 to build AI Agents’ with Chatforce CEO Robert Ciborowski

‘I don’t regret skipping 9-5 to build AI Agents’ with Chatforce CEO Robert Ciborowski

In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5, we dive into the inspiring journey of Robert Ciborowski, CEO and co-founder of Chatforce. Skipping the traditional route, Robert transitioned directly fr…

00:54:33  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
How to Know When It's Time to Leave Your Job (7 Research-Backed Signs)

How to Know When It's Time to Leave Your Job (7 Research-Backed Signs)

Welcome to the very first solo episode in the history of The Time I Left My 9 to 5 podcast! I asked on my Instagram what questions you had when it comes to considering leaving your 9 to 5, and I am a…

00:20:11  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
C-Suite to Serenity: Letting Go of Prestigious Titles with Jenn Bieri

C-Suite to Serenity: Letting Go of Prestigious Titles with Jenn Bieri

In this episode, Jenn, a former global head of business operations, discusses her challenging transition to becoming a yoga teacher and later a professional coach. She opens up about the identity shi…

00:33:19  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Why Discipline Doesn’t Work: Janis Ozolins on the Process of Elimination and Experimentation

Why Discipline Doesn’t Work: Janis Ozolins on the Process of Elimination and Experimentation

Ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t excite you? Or maybe you’ve spent months—even years—chasing a side hustle with no results? Janis Ozolins knows exactly how that feels. For four years, he tried e…

00:33:58  |   Sat 12 Apr 2025
'I Left Private Equity to Start a Yogurt Company': Kiki Couchman on Building in Public

'I Left Private Equity to Start a Yogurt Company': Kiki Couchman on Building in Public

In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5, Kiki Couchman is a Stanford grad who left her job in private equity to build a yogurt company with her best friend. Kiki is the cofounder of Beny Yogurt,…

00:39:54  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025

"I Turned Down Job Offers Post Layoff": Ashna Mankotia’s Tech to Apparel Leap

In this podcast episode, Ashna Mankotia, a former product manager and current content creator, delves into her transition from working in tech to establishing her apparel brand, Bazaar Customs. Laid …

00:39:16  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
Burnout to Breakthrough: Megan Lieu on Building an Authentic Personal Brand

Burnout to Breakthrough: Megan Lieu on Building an Authentic Personal Brand

Megan Lieu is a former data scientist who transitioned to a full-time content creator with over a quarter-million followers on LinkedIn and Instagram. In this episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Pod…

00:32:09  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Crafting a Business You Love by Doubling Down on Your Strengths with Nick Singh

Crafting a Business You Love by Doubling Down on Your Strengths with Nick Singh

If you have been thinking about starting a side project for a while but unsure how to take that first step, Nick offers some invaluable advice in this episode!


Nick Singh is a LinkedIn top voice, best…

00:43:55  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
How to Discover Your Startup Idea and Scale From 0 to 1 Million with Julius Founder Rahul Sonwalkar

How to Discover Your Startup Idea and Scale From 0 to 1 Million with Julius Founder Rahul Sonwalkar

Rahul SonWalkar, an ex-software engineer at Meta and Uber, has scaled his tech startup, Julius AI, from 0 to 1 million users within the first year. His work has been so impactful that Harvard Busines…

00:35:30  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Trailer: The Truth Behind Dream Jobs with Maggie Ma

The Time I Left My 9 to 5 Trailer: The Truth Behind Dream Jobs with Maggie Ma

In the debut episode of The Time I Left My 9 to 5, host Maggie Ma introduces the podcast, aiming to explore the stories and lessons from those who have moved away from traditional career paths. This …

00:08:59  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
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