82: Entrepreneurship Under Pressure

In this episode of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart dives deep with Michael Dermer, the visionary founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from creating the first U.S. company to reward healthy behaviors to founding a platform that supports over a million entrepreneurs globally. Learn how he transformed adversity into a mission to empower diverse communities, and discover the tools that help individuals turn their passions into thriving businesses.

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    38: Making Mindful Midlife Decisions – Billy Lahr

    In this episode of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart sits down with guest Billy Lahr to discuss making mindful midlife decisions. Billy shares their personal journey, from experiencing social media harassment as a dean to losing interest in working with teenagers. They reflect on investing time and energy into things that don’t reciprocate and the challenges faced by teachers during remote learning. Billy also talks about the importance of building social connections for professional development and career transitions. Join their insightful conversation as they explore the power of mindfulness, the impact of the pandemic on education, and the pursuit of happiness, health, and love in midlife.

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