In this episode, Kimberly Gayle shares her personal journey of transformation and finding purpose through multiple career shifts. She opens up about breaking free from corporate “golden handcuffs,” following her passion across the country, and discovering her true calling as a coach for women entrepreneurs.

Episode Highlights:

Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints

  • Kimberly discusses leaving her stable but unfulfilling corporate career in Minnesota
  • How she recognized she was living someone else’s definition of success
  • The mental and physical toll of ignoring her inner voice and true purpose

The Cross-Country Leap of Faith

  • Moving to the Pacific Northwest with no job and no safety net
  • Transitioning from side-hustle to full-time photography business
  • How blogging about her adventures and craft beer discoveries unexpectedly built her first audience

From Passion to Business

  • Meeting her husband Mike and becoming co-dreamers
  • The adventure of opening a craft beer taphouse with no prior experience
  • Building a marriage while building a business

Key Lessons from the last 8 Years of Entrepreneurship

  1. Business is personal – the future of business demands authenticity
  2. Your unique story is your superpower, not just a marketing gimmick
  3. The perfect business path evolves as you do

The Next Chapter: Helping Women Step Into Their Power

  • Kimberly’s realization that the taphouse was her classroom, not her final destination
  • Her mission to help women entrepreneurs build personal brands and stop minimizing their talents
  • Creating a community for bold, unapologetic women who are done playing small

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