AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: This page may contain affiliate links. If you click these links and purchase something you will not pay anything extra but I may get a small commission. Thank you for your support!

Kenya Prade is a single mom of two who doesn’t take no for an answer, and RETIRED herself from a full-time nursing career to focus on her at-home business (and her kids!)! Take a couple minutes to listen to her story and get tips on time management and achieving financial freedom:

Kenya’s story is so inspiring because it started with just wanting something for herself in addition to her full-time job as a nurse, and taking care of her kids. She had some time on her hands and decided to just take the leap and start her business! After two years of consistent effort and building that financial security, she no longer needed her full-time nursing job, so she quit and began to focus her attention instead on raising her 11-year-old and 4-month-old kids, and continuing to grow her “side hustle.” Kenya is a dedicated mother and business owner, and I’m so thankful she was able to share her story here.

Some of the topics we covered in the interview:

• 0:04 – Kenya’s Story – As a single mom, Kenya had the desire to provide MORE for her kids. She emphasizes the importance of working your side hustle for a while to build stability before quitting your full time job.
• 2:00 – Turning Boredom Into Opportunity – How can you be more productive with the time you already have?
• 3:11 – Making Time to Grow Your Business – How Kenya fits work into her day
• 4:40 – Quitting Her Job – Kenya dives into some of the emotions that she went through, as well as how she set herself up to make a successful transition
• 5:21 – Reaching Financial Independence – Kenya talks about the importance of money management and staying focused on the end goal
• 6:09 – Business Advice – Kenya gives advice on making sales, consistency, and remaining in student mode
• 7:29 – Personal Development – How to grow when you don’t like to read!
• 8:14 – Sharing vs. Selling – How to connect with your audience
• 9:34 – Time Management – Conquering the classic stumbling block (HINT – there is NO secret sauce! You just have to do it!)
• 11:46 – Advice for Choosing a Business – Kenya’s thoughts on picking the right business opportunity
• 13:04 – What’s Next – A peek into current life from Kenya. Keep walking West!

I also want to dive a little deeper into a couple of the topics we discussed, mainly, how to know when it’s time to quit your job, and money management:

Let’s Talk About “Retiring” Your 9-5

I was newly married, and had no kids when I decided to go all in with being a business owner. I quit my job without any proof of profit (and freaked my husband out in the process) but ultimately, we had low expenses, low debt, and were able to make it work and even thrive through it all! HOWEVER, it’s a little trickier for a mom, like Kenya, whose family is dependent on her income, let alone a single mom! As Kenya would say, don’t just quit your job! Find a way to work up that side income until you can replace your monthly expenses.

Here are some things you need to be doing along the way:

• You have to actually start something. Check out Kenya’s tips in the video for how to find a good business fit, whether that’s through a network marketing company, or starting your own business!
• Learn to keep a household budget. I highly recommend tightening down for a couple of months or years (however long it takes!) to get rid of debt. Check out resources like Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps for help! It is completely doable. Once you have your debt under control, learn how to budget for your household (I use the free EveryDollar App!). When you know EXACTLY what your expenses are, you’ll know exactly how much you need to make at your side business regularly to be able to quit your full-time job. You’ll want to take into consideration business taxes and benefits (such as healthcare and retirement).
• Learn how to sell and market yourself. Think about connecting with people and providing value, versus selling, and make sure that you’re following up! As Kenya shared, the fortune is in the follow-up. Whether you’re a coach or consultant, selling MLM products, your own products, or building your network… persistence in following up is definitely a key to making more sales!
• Devote time to your business regularly. Be consistent. Schedule it in, and focus on the tasks that will actually move your business forward instead of the fluffy stuff. Even 10-30 minutes per day, is at least an hour per week or 52 hours per year! You will get there if you keep moving forward.
• Press on… Even when you don’t feel like it. If you can make consistent strides in the right direction YOU. WILL. GET. THERE. Don’t give up! Watch some inspirational videos, wake up 5 minutes early and spend some quiet time just thinking about why you’re doing this! Get help if you feel like you’re not getting the momentum you need. But whatever you do, don’t give up.

It’s OK to Fail.

That’s why you hustle on the side before you quit your 9-5! If you find that you don’t love your side business, it’s alright to start something NEW that you love, but I would REALLY encourage you to examine your current business and see if there’s an aspect of it that can be tweaked to make it fit better for you. For example, is the way you’re targeting customers feeling inauthentic? Dig deep into your WHY, and find a way to reach people that is heart-centered and shows you care. When asked how it felt to fail 1,000 times trying to invent the lightbulb, Edison replied: “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.”

YOU CAN DO THIS TOO. That’s why we’re showcasing REAL stories! Kenya is a Goal Setting Mama just like YOU who decided she wanted more and went for it! Don’t make excuses, just start!

Kenya’s Personal Development Pick:
Holton Buggs on YouTube

More About Kenya’s Business:
The Thrive Experience is the fastest growing health and wellness movement for the past 5 years. 3 premium products taken every morning have changed millions of lives. This 8 week experience will help users experience peak physical and mental levels.

Contact Kenya Prade:
Email: kpradern@yahoo.com

Instagram: @kprade_nurse_legacy

Are you working towards financial freedom? How close are you to taking the leap to quit your day job? Leave a comment below and be sure to subscribe here!