She Quit Her Corporate Job After 40—Here's What No One Tells You About Starting Over

Welcome back to Unapologetically Grown, where we own every year, every curve, and every choice. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you walked away from the career you've built to start something completely new? In this episode, Tammy Brannen sits down with entrepreneur Jenny Askins, Founder and CEO of Touronimo and Destination Huntsville, to talk about what it really looks like to leave corporate America, survive the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, and build a business from the ground up after 40. This isn't a story of overnight success. It's a conversation about burnout, identity, resilience, leadership, and discovering that sometimes your greatest chapter begins after the one you thought defined you. In this episode: Why Jenny left a toxic corporate career The identity crisis that followed What it was really like spending four years "underwater" building a business The leadership lesson every founder eventually has to learn Why hiring for character beats hiring for a résumé Reinvention after 40—and why it may actually be your greatest advantage Advice for anyone who feels stuck but dreams of starting over Whether you're considering a career change, dreaming about entrepreneurship, or simply wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself, this conversation is packed with wisdom, honesty, and encouragement. Because it's never too late to become who you're meant to be. About Jenny Askins Jenny Askins is the Founder & CEO of Touronimo and Destination Huntsville, a Huntsville-based company specializing in creating unforgettable experiences for corporate meetings, conferences, and visitors. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, servant leadership, and building a business that reflects both her values and her vision. About Unapologetically Grown Hosted by Tammy Brannen, Unapologetically Grown is for women who are done shrinking, done apologizing, and ready to own every year, every curve, and every choice. We talk about reinvention, wellness, business, relationships, faith, confidence, and the beautiful messiness of life after 40. Subscribe for new conversations every month. Connect with BV Medical Solutions Helping women feel better, look better, and live with more energy through wellness, aesthetics, IV therapy, peptides, massage, and weight-loss solutions. 📍 Huntsville, Alabama 🌐 https://bvmedsol.com 📞 (256) 770-0565 #UnapologeticallyGrown #WomenOver40 #CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #MidlifeReinvention #WomenInBusiness #BurnoutRecovery #PersonalGrowth #BusinessOwner #WomenSupportingWomen #HuntsvilleAL