E1 My Story of Leaving Mechanical Engineering Behind

Welcome to the Working Towards Our Purpose. A podcast where I explore what it means to work in alignment with your purpose, or at least working towards it. In this first episode I talk about my background, and how I got here. I went to college to become an mechanical engineer, graduated, and worked in the military defense industry for 7 years before finally deciding to leave.

In this first episode, I’ll walk you through my experience of transitioning from a career in mechanical engineering to founding my own podcast production company, and eventually leaving engineering for good. I’ll candidly share the challenges, doubts, and pivotal moments that led me to make life-altering decisions, ultimately aligning my work with my passion and purpose.

I think my story echoes the experiences of many who find themselves in careers that lack fulfillment and purpose, questioning traditional beliefs about work and seeking to align one’s passion with a meaningful career.  Considering what it means to work for more than just a paycheck. 

After leaving my engineering job, I transitioned to pursuing my side business in audio production for podcasts full time. I talk about my leap of faith but also the reality of the challenges that come with such a shift. From the initial struggle to build his business, to the eventual breakthroughs and moments of affirmation, my journey is a testament to the resilience and determination needed when following a passion.

I believe that work can be more than a means of survival. Hopefully this will resonate with those who have ever felt trapped in a job that didn’t align with their true calling or values. This podcast’s core message, “work can be more than just a job” challenges the commonly accepted notion that work is separate from personal fulfillment. 

Are you content in your career, or is there an unfulfilled passion waiting to be unearthed? If not, maybe this podcast will resonate with you.  I believe that working with purpose can be an everchanging pursuit, and doesn’t need to be a destination.  Your purpose can change as you become more aligned with your own values.  After spending years not thinking about purpose, it makes sense that it will be a gradual change.  And that’s okay.  As long as I’m working towards it.  

I look forward to the future of this podcast where I will interview others who I believe are working in their own purpose, and together we will learn from them and be inspired by their stories.  

You can listen and subscribe to Working Towards Our Purpose anywhere you listen to podcasts.