and then I did this

About and then I did this

"And Then I Did This" brings you the unique journeys of individuals who've had the courage to break free and live life on their own terms. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of an ordinary person's extraordinary transformation. You'll hear from those who've walked away from the beaten path to pursue work and a life that nourishes their soul. Their stories prove that you truly can be free to live your best and most authentic life. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from those who dared to create the life of their dreams. Whether it's leaving the corporate grind to start a small business, embarking on a midlife career change, or simply redesigning your daily routine to prioritize your passions - the guests on "And Then I Did This" show you that it's possible to break free and live life on your own terms. Join us each week and prepare to be motivated, encouraged, and empowered to take the first steps toward more freedom in your life. If you're feeling inspired and ready to explore your own path to freedom, check out YouCanBeFree.life where you'll find resources and support to help you break free and live life on your own terms.

Publisher

LuRae Lumpkin

Category

business · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2024

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 47 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Man Who Walked Away From Corporate to Work in Paradise

   Host LuRae Lumpkin interviews Neal Hegarty, founder of CreaSol Permaculture, about his journey from corporate life to building a regenerative eco-community in Guatemala.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Intern to Producer of The Jerry Springer Show in One Season

   Host LuRae Lumpkin interviews Reena Friedman Watts about her rapid rise from intern to producer on The Jerry Springer Show, offering insights on career pivots and rebuilding identity.

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   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   She Got Laid Off Twice—Here's How She Built a New Life

   LuRae Lumpkin interviews entrepreneur and job search coach Melissa Grabiner about navigating career pivots and the modern job market after experiencing layoffs.

Inside a recent episode

The Man Who Walked Away From Corporate to Work in Paradise

Published 14 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So people who were doing like farming like so I worked for a couple of sort of I would say like permaculture farming entrepreneurs. And I got just a real different philosophy doing that because I did I did really start to look at like how is this really going to spread? And in the early years, I was in that kind of like, well, money's evil and who cares? And let's just live off the land and this is great. And then I was like, wouldn't mind having a couple of kids. Like, what if they get sick? So I worked for a couple of different groups doing that kind of stuff. And eventually we decided to start our own farm and try and make it work as entrepreneurs. […]

Who has been a guest on and then I did this

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• Neal Hegarty
• Reena Friedman Watts
• Melissa Grabiner
• Julie Mullins
• Cory Blumenfeld

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YouTube views

18,418

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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