Ep. 2: How To Know If You're Ready to Quit Your 9-to-5 for Full-Time Entrepreneurship

Are you sitting at your 9-to-5, daydreaming about turning your side hustle into a full-time business—but not sure if you’re actually ready to take the leap? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Profit Princess, I break down the 3 key signs that show you’re ready to leave your job and fully embrace entrepreneurship—without the fear, guesswork, or financial panic.

We’re diving into real talk for women entrepreneurs: statistics show that 83% of working women want their own business, 55% are juggling side hustles alongside full-time jobs, and nearly 40% of women-owned businesses started as side hustles. If that resonates with you, this episode is a must-listen.

I’ll walk you through:

1. How to build a solid financial foundation before quitting your 9-to-5—because confidence in your finances is non-negotiable. From creating a runway account to managing debt smartly, I explain the exact levers you need to pull to make leaving your job not just possible, but empowering.
2. How to know if your business is ready to sustain you. We’ll break down the difference between revenue vs. profit, why proof of consistent income matters, and how even a small, profitable side hustle can grow into a full-time, income-replacing business.
3. Why a strong support system is critical—and what that actually looks like in real life. Emotional, strategic, and even financial support can make or break your entrepreneurial journey. I share exactly how to surround yourself with mentors, friends, and allies who have your back (and your bank account!)

Along the way, we’ll also discuss:

• How the last few years have reshaped women’s relationship with work and what they taught us about the kind of careers we really want
• Why the traditional 9-to-5 wasn’t designed for women, and how honoring your natural rhythms can supercharge productivity and fulfillment
• How to use your existing runway and side hustle to transition with confidence and clarity
• The mindset shifts you need to embrace your entrepreneurial power and stop doubting yourself

Whether you’re thinking about quitting your job, growing your side hustle into a full-time business, or simply craving more freedom and fulfillment, this episode is packed with actionable insights, encouragement, and no-BS advice you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Also mentioned in the episode: Unfilter Yourself: Episode 119

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Topics discussed: women entrepreneurship, quitting 9-to-5, side hustle to full-time, financial runway, women in business, profitable business, revenue vs profit, support system for entrepreneurs, women-owned business, financial independence for women, business coaching for women, entrepreneurial mindset