The “Wrong” Job That Led to the Right Life

How walking away from corporate success led me to rediscover my purpose, my family, and my voice as a writer.

I used to lead million-dollar marketing campaigns — TV ads, billboards, the works. But three hours of daily commuting and a toddler at home made me question everything. So, I quit. Took a massive pay cut. Started over at a tiny agency writing blogs about tech I didn’t understand. I thought I was throwing away my career. Turns out, I was finally building it.