Susie Q | Career Escape Coach & Strategist, Hope Dealer, Corporate Transition Expert, Change Strategist

REINVENTION WARRIOR, Quit My Job, Toxic Career, Women Quitting Jobs, Quit Your Job, Unhappy At Work, Ditch Corporate

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Thinking of quitting your job? On the verge of leaving your unfulfilling career? Have you noticed your employer is turning into a toxic workplace? If you said yes, say hello to your new hangout. Welcome to the Reinvention Warrior Podcast! Hey Warrior, I’m Susie Q! A mama, wife, coach, mentor, author, and Latina CEO. As a former analyst and self-proclaimed nerd, I turned my toxic job into fuel to launch my next chapter into entrepreneurship. If you’re ready to make your career transition happen and escape that 9-5, you are in the right place! It’s time to ditch the corporate hamster wheel! I’ve...

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Susie Q | Career Escape Coach & Strategist, Hope Dealer, Corporate Transition Expert, Change Strategist

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Jul 8, 2026

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EP 83 | It’s Time To Let Go Of Your Excuses and STOP Quitting On Yourself! 25.09.2023

You read today’s title right, I’m calling you out!   It’s time to stop quitting on yourself, warrior!   I’m not just picking on you, it’s honestly a reminder to myself as well. It’s holding up a mirror to the message I need to hear as I navigate through my own season of transition and transformation.   I hope this will get you inspired to take some action and banish those excuses once and for all....

EP 82 | What’s The Worst That Could Happen If You Stood Up For Yourself? 20.09.2023

What would happen if you stopped turning a blind eye to poor behavior? Be it a boss, colleague, leadership or it could be more personal, a friend, partner, or family member.   Would you get fired? Maybe be disliked? Be labeled as difficult or bitchy instead of being strong for having a backbone?   Let’s talk about what it could be costing you to stay in a job or situation where you are experiencin...

EP 81 | 10 Reasons You Won’t Quit Your Job 18.09.2023

If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job for a while, but haven’t yet, I suspect a handful of things are holding you back.    Quitting a job is not easy, I get it.    After being in my career for 16 years, making such a big transition and decision was really hard.   I finally got to a point where I wondered if it was more painful to stay, than to leave.    If staying was becoming more harmf...

EP 80 | Ever Make A Decision That Didn’t Feel Right? How To Navigate The Consequences Of Your Choices 13.09.2023

What do you do when you’ve made a decision and it doesn’t feel right? Navigating our life and career looks like a windy road that even a perfectly curated plan can’t always account for the potholes or detours.   I’m hoping today’s episode will encourage you to look at how you handle the consequences of your decisions whether you’re thinking of quitting your job or you are facing a big transition i...

EP 79 | It Might Be Time To Quit Your Job If You See These Signs… 11.09.2023

Have you ever noticed the red flags in life? Be it a warning that things are derailing in your personal life or you are starting to see the writing on the wall in your career, those alerts are calling your attention for a reason. Let’s talk about what those signs might look like and then brainstorm a plan on how to move forward as you notice them. It’s time to prep your battle plan, warrior!   I’m...

EP 78 | It’s Okay To Quit Everything, EXCEPT This One Thing 06.09.2023

Here on the show, I chat about how we sometimes need to pivot out of major situations. Be it:   Quitting a job Navigating a big move Becoming an empty nester Transitioning from one career to another Toxic situations or relationships Who you are building a network with Whom you share your dreams and desires with   These are all areas we might be reinforced to consider not quitting.   Have you ever...

EP 77 | Quit Comparing Your Journey To Anyone Else’s 04.09.2023

We are all on different paths, seeking different outcomes. Whether you are thinking of quitting your job, making a massive pivot in your life, or simply outlining your goals for the new month - there is one thing that can derail you...comparing yourself to anyone else's progress.   In this episode, I'm chatting about how we each navigate our journey's at different paces. I learned a lesson watchin...

EP 76 | The Power Of Making Your Career Transition A Reality And Quietly Building Your Dream 30.08.2023

One of the coolest things to me is doing things discreetly, under the radar and then shocking people with an update after it’s done. Basically, going incognito and then revealing this really great thing that you’ve been working on secretly. I believe that when you are looking to pivot out of your career and figuring out how to do it, we often start building behind the scenes before we let the cat...

EP 75 | The Truth About How Your Toxic Job Is Impacting You And Is It Worth It? 28.08.2023

Recently, I’ve been getting feedback from some of you about your toxic workplace challenges: Emotional breakdowns Stress Fear of what your resume will look like for bouncing jobs Today I’m going to share with you something to help you reframe this fear and have you consider if maybe you should be more afraid of what the continued exposure to toxic stress is doing to you and your wellbeing. Grab a...

EP 74 | Stuck In Old Habits Or Career Identities? 5 Tips To Redefine Who You Are 23.08.2023

Today’s episode is extra vulnerable. The truth is, my transformation is still taking place and I’m a work in progress. I believe we are constantly evolving and growing. Yet sometimes, we can find ourselves operating from our comfort zone, operating from old habits, or our old roles or identities.    As we learn things, it’s necessary to evolve. We are chatting about what you can do when you find y...

EP 73 | Once You Have A Plan To Leave Your Job, Do You Have To Stick To It? 21.08.2023

I was watching FRIENDS and Ross says “when you’ve got a plan, that’s what you do, you stick with it”. Even the most well crafted plans have to be tweaked. A plan, like a roadmap, is intended to guide you on a road trip. Helping you map out your steps, guide you on actions to take with an end goal in mind. Sometimes the destination or target changes OR circumstances change that cause you to forego...

EP 72 | The Truth About Why You Are Staying At Your Toxic Job… 16.08.2023

What I’ve found to be true, not only because I am a woman but because my clients are women as well, is that we often stay put in a crappy job for a lot longer than we probably should.    Most working women tend to not only have their career, but we also manage our household, children if we have any or other forms of caretaking, and really manage a lot of varying things that are unique compared to...

EP 71 | Want To Quit Your Job, But Can’t Yet? 6 Ways To Stick It Out When You Are Unhappy At Work! 14.08.2023

The dread of going to a job that makes you unhappy, feels palpable. I remember driving to work in tears when the toxic workplace I worked at became intolerable. Staying in a constant state of misery is no place to be and sometimes due to our circumstances, we feel like we have to stick it out.    As you evaluate your options on how to escape that dreadful job, today’s episode will give you a few t...

EP 70 | How Many Times A Day Do You Think About Quitting Your Job? Take The First Steps In Making It A Reality! 09.08.2023

This episode was inspired by a reel I received this week. It made me really sit and think about this question, “How many times a day do you think about quitting your job?” While it cracked me up, it also broke my heart.   I think too often we let fear stop us from even acknowledging that this is our truth, that we want more for ourselves and our careers. So today, let’s chat about what you can do...

EP 69 | I Got Laid Off, Now What? 07.08.2023

Normally, we chat about how to prepare when you want to quit your job around here. The reality is, we are entering a state of layoffs galore and you might find yourself frozen in fear if this happened to you. If you were recently laid off and thinking, “holy cow, now what?!”   Or maybe you’re sensing a shift at your workplace and concerned you might be laid off or let go in the near future. A sudd...

EP 68 | Who Can You Talk To When You Are Thinking of Quitting Your Job? 02.08.2023

When you start thinking about quitting your job it can feel overwhelming and confusing. We often want advice and to share what we’re thinking of doing. The truth is, you have to be cautious of who you chat with about this big decision. Today, let’s talk about who you want to consider sharing such sensitive information with.   If you’re tired of struggling and doing this alone, did you know I offer...

EP 67 | Feeling Stuck In A Toxic Workplace? Tips On Surviving When You Can’t Quit 31.07.2023

When you recognize that your work environment is toxic, it’s a terrible feeling. It’s magnified when you feel stuck and like you have no other options. The truth is, you can control how you handle this situation and you are NOT stuck. Let’s chat about how you can survive that toxic workplace in the meantime.    **Limited Time Opportunity**   Are you ready to be in a supportive space where you can...

EP 66 | Giving All Your Financial Power To Your Employer? How To Leverage Your Paycheck 26.07.2023

It’s NOT YOUR FAULT! We’ve been told to put all our eggs in one basket when it comes to our careers.    Go to college, get the degree, and have a good paycheck to carry you through until your golden years of retirement.    While I’m a product of that same philosophy, I finally recognized that I had more power than I thought. And when it comes to money, we want to feel confident and in a good place...

EP 65 | Afraid To Go Back To Work After A Leave Or Break? Signs It’s Time To Plan Your Escape 24.07.2023

If you’re on a leave of absence from your job or maybe just getting back from a nice vacation, but you are DREADING going back to work - it’s a major red flag!    It’s time to tune into why you might be feeling this way and the signs you need to stop avoiding. It might just be time to start planning your own escape plan and you’re in the right place. Let’s go!   Did you know that by staying in a t...

EP 64 | What Are You Sacrificing By Staying In Your Toxic Job? 19.07.2023

It’s really disheartening to me that I even have to talk about this topic. I’m going to be very vulnerable and share about my own life altering experience and that of one of my clients.    We sacrifice so much in the name of “being responsible, making money, and feeling like we have no other options”. I’m going to talk about the impacts of staying in your toxic job and hopefully inspire you to con...

EP 63 | 10 Signs Your Job Or Workplace Is TOXIC 17.07.2023

Working somewhere that is toxic can cause major challenges. If you feel stuck or unsure if your workplace has become harmful, tune into today’s episode to uncover ten different signs you may not have noticed. It’s time to face the reality of the environment you’re working in.    Armor up warrior, it’s go time! Susie Q Learn More At: www.reinventionwarrior.com Work With Me: hello@reinventionwarrior...

EP 62 | Navigating A Career Transition Or Wanting To Quit Your Job? My SECRET Approach To Facing Your Fears! 12.07.2023

Let’s be brutally honest, leaving a career can feel extremely scary. It doesn’t matter if you’re transitioning from one career to another or completely leaving the corporate world, change itself feels intimidating and uncomfortable.    Today I’m giving you my secret weapon that I use and provide to my clients to help them navigate this season of change. It’s time to trick your mind! Armor up warri...

EP 61 | 6 Lessons I Learned While Building My Business And Will Help You With Your Career Transition 10.07.2023

Transitioning out of your career, especially if you’ve been in it for a while can feel intimidating and downright uncomfortable. Yet somehow, it can also feel extremely exciting to think of the possibilities of what it would be like to quit your job.    Today, I’m sharing 6 lessons I’ve learned while building my business that I hope will encourage you on your journey of escaping corporate or trans...

EP 60 | Imagine Quitting Your Job…With A Solid Strategy, Your Life Could Look Completely Different 05.07.2023

Can you imagine what it would feel like to quit your job in 6 months? What life would look like and how different it would be? If you’re struggling to imagine the possibilities, tune into today’s episode for a series of questions to help you start dreaming and believing in the possibilities!    Interested in working together? Let’s chat about your scenario and your needs: https://calendly.com/rein...

EP 59 | From Stuck And Struggling To Knowing When To Put In Your Resignation - Your Favorite Topics Unveiled 03.07.2023

Today we are CELEBRATING! It’s an official 6 months of launching my business here in my new town of Knoxville, TN, 6 months of launching the podcast, and all around celebrating how different our lives can look within a small window if we take the time to reflect.    To celebrate, I’m going to share which have been your favorite topics and episodes so far, with a little stroll down memory lane. I w...

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