Way Out #20: From Burnout to Building My Own Business with Haley Scruggs
For years, Haley Scruggs believed that success required pain — and her body eventually made sure she knew the cost. In this episode of 101 Ways Out, the founder of A Lighter Way Consulting opens up about the extreme corporate burnout that pushed her to her breaking point, how being laid off from her executive "dream job" became the ultimate blessing in disguise, and why you do not have to sacrifice your health and happiness to be successful.
Way Out #16: From Corporate Publishing to Soul Blueprints with Alisa Messeroff
Alisa Messeroff was a Manhattan publishing associate who said “fuck you” to her director, walked out after a broken promotion promise, and moved to the Caribbean with $25,000 and no plan. What followed was a head-to-toe hives diagnosis that nearly killed her, a decade-long journey with plant medicine, a spirit guide named Iribella, and a multi-modality practice that now spans breathwork, Reiki, mindset coaching, and empowerment photography across Breckenridge and Tamarindo. This is her way out.
Way Out #12: She Left Corporate Innovation to Build a Human-Centered Business with Ari DeGrote
We are often told that if you follow the rules and land a great corporate job, you will ultimately feel fulfilled. But what happens when you reach that milestone and realize your personal growth has completely flatlined? For corporate innovation leader Ari DeGrote, the realization was stark: she hadn't just hit a wall—she had hit her 'expiration date.' Read how Ari prototyped her exit and proved that leaving a stable career doesn't have to mean running away from something toxic; it can simply mean running towards a life of total autonomy.
Way Out #7: From Emmy-Winning Producer to Entrepreneur and Puppeteer with Lisa Weiss
She spent years at the pinnacle of television as an Emmy-winning producer for Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday. But when a layoff coincided with a high-risk pregnancy, Lisa Weiss was forced to reimagine her identity without the safety net of a "dream job." In this episode, Lisa reveals how she escaped the trap of the "unlived life," why she turned down venture capital advice to follow her gut, and how a 7-minute puppet show about mansplaining unlocked more business confidence than any boardroom meeting.
Way Out #1: Corporate Ladder to Costa Rican Freedom with Mike Messeroff
After quitting a successful corporate job and traveling the world, Mike Messeroff found himself more depressed than ever. In this deeply personal story, he shares how joy, mindfulness, and generational healing helped him reclaim his purpose, and how you can too.