SMM 012 | Mimi Boyer | Quit the Corporate World and Follow Your Real Passion
In this episode, we chat with Mimi Boyer, founder of Happy Mondays – an inspired movement that encourages people to start living their best life. Mimi shares how you can quit your corporate job to find what you are you truly passionate about.
This inspiring episode kicks off with Mimi reminiscing about her life one year ago. You will learn how Mimi, who was yet in her 20’s found the gumption to quit her cushy corporate job to start Happy Mondays. Were Mimi “friends” supportive of her rather unusual move? What was Mimi’s mental makeup when she was going through this tough transition?
You will also learn how the right branding can help you connect with your audience right away. With the rising prominence of digital marketing, is traditional old-school networking still relevant? Mimi also shares some interesting and heartwarming details about her personal and professional life. This young and gutsy lady will surely inspire you to find your true passion. Tune in now.
What You’ll Discover in this Episode:
- How to quit your corporate job
- The importance of branding in order to establish a CONNECT with your audience
- How to figure out what you are truly interested in
- The importance of sharing your brand message with passion and honesty
Episode Highlights:
00:39 – Mimi was unhappy and disillusioned with the corporate world
03:17 – Did Mimi’s education prove to be helpful in her career?
03:57 – Mimi shares how she worked on her personal development
05:10 – Mimi had to let go off friends and colleagues who were dismissive of her endeavors
06:48 – How her new entrepreneurial friends helped Mimi get going
08:03 – Some intense soul searching helped Mimi transition from corporate life and figure out what she REALLY wanted to do
09:14 – Mimi states her reasons for starting “Happy on Mondays”
10:25 – Discussing how Mimi’s impactful branding ensured success in her first meetup itself
12:03 – Inspired by her initial success, Mimi starts marketing intensively
13:56 – Mimi shares details of her exit strategy program
16:25 – Discussing how a message shared with passion and honesty always finds takers
18:52 – How can you figure out what you are truly interested in?
20:13 – Discussing the need to work for the right reasons
23:30 – Mimi shares her morning routine and habits
24:42 – Learn about Mimi’s disciplined work ethic
25:16 – Was there a time in Mimi’s life when she felt really, really alone?
26:00 – Favorite Life Mantra – You live only once
27:11 – Anything that Mimi has said “no” to, that she now regrets?
29:10 – Is Mimi a hand-shaker or hugger?
29:40 – Mimi’s husband has supported her through thick and thin
30:33 – Are YOU apt for Mimi’s exit strategy program?
LINKS
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Instagram
Website
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