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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May 2, 2023Addiction, Great Resignation, Mental Health, Podcast

25: Building A Network of Addiction Resources – Gillian Tietz

In this episode of Why I Left, Brian Aquart talks with Gillian Tietz, the Founder of Sober Powered Media, about her journey with addiction and how she left her career as a biochemist to start her media company. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, Gillian shares her insights on how science, psychology, and compassion can be used to help people understand why they struggle to moderate or quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. She also discusses how the pandemic affected her life and work, including her decision to launch Sober Powered Media, and offers advice for those struggling with alcohol usage.

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25: Building A Network of Addiction Resources – Gillian Tietz