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How to Turn a Layoff Into Your Best Career Move Yet
Leaving a stable corporate job can feel terrifying, but what if it's the best decision you ever made?
In this episode of And Then I Did This, Casey Hald shares his journey from being a senior UX product designer at NASDAQ and Experian to becoming the founder of Birdstreet.co.
He reveals how an unexpected layoff pushed him to take control of his career, the challenges of running your own business, and why the fear of entrepreneurship is often an illusion.
From setting routines to mastering the power of saying no, Casey offers real-world advice for anyone looking to transition into self-employment.
If you’re considering making the leap or are deciding your next move, this episode is a must-listen.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Turning Fear into Freedom: Taking Control of Your Career
00:00:31 - Meet Casey Hald: From Corporate Designer to Entrepreneur
00:01:20 - From Web Design to UX Leadership: Casey’s Career Evolution
00:03:38 - The Unexpected Layoff That Opened New Doors
00:05:56 - Life Without a Boss: The Highs and Lows of Self-Employment
00:10:48 - Making the Leap: Practical Steps for Aspiring Freelancers
00:17:39 - The Power of Networking and Finding the Right Mentors
00:19:23 - Growing Beyond Corporate: How Casey Built His Own Path
00:23:50 - Final Takeaways: Advice for Those Ready to Break Free
Links and Resources:
Casey Hald on LinkedIn
Casey's Company Birdstreet.co
LuRae Lumpkin on LinkedIn
You Can Be Free Newsletter
You Can Be Free on YouTube
I hope you are a little more inspired after seeing and hearing Casey’s journey to freedom.
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I appreciate you and I’m wishing you abundance, joy and happiness.
Until next time,
LuRae
Be Free and Be You