# Two Years Out of Corporate: 5 Truths About Growth, Risk & Evolution

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Podcast: [Imperfectly Impactful with Cat Roten](https://stenobird.com/podcast/imperfectly-impactful-with-cat-roten-6699391)
Published: 2026-04-21T14:05:32+00:00
Episode link: https://catroten.podbean.com/e/two-years-out-of-corporate-5-truths-about-growth-risk-evolution/
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## Resource

Two years ago, I walked away from corporate, no grand plan and no guaranteed income. What happened next stretched me, humbled me, and changed me in ways I never expected. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind the leap, and the five biggest lessons I’ve learned since. Key Takeaways: Why different seasons require different strategies Why comparing your path to someone else’s will keep you stuck How slowing down unlocked more creativity and clarity than hustling ever did What growth looked like from $5K to six figures Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from doing more. They come from trusting yourself enough to do what’s next. Dig deeper into my story with these episodes: Full Circle: Returning to What’s Always Felt True What One Year Out of Corporate Has Taught Me [Life Update] Lessons from the Long Game: Growth, Strategy, & Finding Your People Resources: Connect on Instagram – @cat.roten Prefer Video?- Checkout our Youtube channel IME & Immersion- applications are open!

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