97: I Did It My Way – Craig the Barber

In the Season 4 finale of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart sits down with Craig Whitely, better known as Craig the Barber, for an inspiring conversation about leaving a successful career in finance to pursue his true passion: barbering. Discover how Craig built Burke Avenue, a game-changing men’s grooming brand, and learn pivotal lessons on reinvention, entrepreneurship, and the importance of following your purpose. If you’ve ever considered making a major career pivot or want to know the real story behind breaking into a competitive industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice.

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Mindfulness

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    87: Mindful Leadership, Lasting Success – Myrto Legaki

    In episode 87 of Why I Left, host Brian Aquart sits down with Myrto Legaki, a leadership and corporate well-being consultant, global keynote speaker, and founder of One Breath Mindfulness Center. After 15 years in management and marketing, Myrto experienced severe burnout that changed her life and inspired a new career path. Discover how Myrto leverages neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness to help leaders and teams across the globe achieve lasting success—while staying balanced, resilient, and fulfilled.

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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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