Why I Left

About Why I Left

Why I Left tells real stories from real people about the bold career moves that changed their lives. Hosted by Brian Aquart, the show goes beyond resignations to uncover courage, clarity, and growth in the face of change. Each episode offers honest reflections, lessons learned, and practical insights for anyone considering a pivot, navigating uncertainty, or seeking inspiration for their next chapter. We don’t talk about resignations enough, this podcast makes sure we do.

Publisher

Brian Aquart

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2022

Latest episode

12 May 2026

Latest episodes

112 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 May 2026

   Why He Left Hollywood to Reclaim His Attention - Steven Puri

   Send a message to the show At the height of a successful career in Hollywood, Steven Puri was working on some of the biggest film franchises in the world. The path forward was clear. Bigger titles. Bigger budgets. More recognition. But something didn’t sit right. What happens when you realize the system you’re succeeding in no longer reflects your values? For Steven, that moment came when he saw firsthand how success could be disconnected from meaning. The work was profitable, but it wasn’t p...

2. 

   5 May 2026

   She Left TV News to Help Leaders Communicate Better - Karlyn Kieffer

   Send a message to the show She had the career people chase. And still chose to leave. Karlyn Kieffer spent years in television news before realizing the work no longer aligned with how she wanted to live. What followed was a shift away from visibility and toward impact. Now an executive coach and founder of Pro Tip Partners, Karlyn helps leaders communicate with clarity, think on their feet, and lead with intention. But getting there required redefining identity beyond the spotlight. This epi...

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Leaving Stability to Build the Future of Healthcare – Dr. Adam Carewe

   Send a message to the show He had stability, leadership, and influence inside one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. And he still chose to leave. Dr. Adam Carewe is a practicing physician and clinical informaticist who built a reputation for driving innovation from within. But over time, he realized the system couldn’t move at the pace he believed healthcare needed. In this episode, Adam shares what led to that decision, what it cost him to walk away from stability, and how he’...

Who has been a guest on Why I Left

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chase Sterling
• Zhou Fang
• Danielle Perlin-Good
• Walt Morgan
• Makini Chisolm-Straker

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

80,687

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

91

YouTube

85

Engagement

32