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Back to EpisodesBold Moves and New Beginnings: Kerri Roberts on Leaving Corporate America for a Life of Purpose
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In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Kerri Roberts, a former corporate HR executive who took a bold leap into entrepreneurship after two decades in the corporate world. Kerri shares her inspiring journey of leaving behind a successful yet unfulfilling career, trading the corporate ladder for a serene 143-acre farm in rural Missouri. She discusses the challenges and fears she faced during this significant transition, including the financial insecurities and the emotional hurdles of redefining her identity.
Listeners will gain insight into Kerri's realization that true fulfillment comes from aligning one's life with personal values rather than societal expectations. She reflects on the assumptions about herself that were challenged as she embraced a simpler lifestyle, shedding materialistic views and building a new community.
Throughout the conversation, Kerri emphasizes the importance of resilience and the courage to pursue one's dreams, even when faced with uncertainty. She shares valuable lessons learned from her corporate experience that have shaped her approach to helping small businesses with their people operations, highlighting the universality of HR challenges across different business sizes.
Join us for an empowering discussion that encourages listeners to consider what truly matters in their lives and to take actionable steps toward their own dreams.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The journey from corporate HR executive to entrepreneur
- Overcoming fears associated with leaving a stable career
- The impact of community and relationships in a new environment
- Insights into the similarities between corporate and small business HR challenges
- The importance of aligning personal values with professional pursuits
For more information on Kerri Roberts and her work, visit her website at www.kerrimmroberts.com and check out her podcast, *Don't Waste the Chaos*, launching in January 2024.
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