Episode 52 - Creating Your Own Economy: A Journey from Corporate America to Nonprofit Success with Jessica Bartnick

In this episode of the Create Your Own Economy podcast, host Bunmi Ajibade is joined by guest Jessica Bartnick, co-founder and CEO of Foundation for Choice. Jessica shares her journey from corporate America to creating her own economy, highlighting the pivotal moment when she realized she wanted to make a difference by starting a non-profit organization.

Jessica discusses the challenges she faced in the early stages of her business, particularly in terms of securing funding. As a non-profit, her organization relies on donors and grants to support its initiatives. She explains how she overcame this obstacle by hosting events and leveraging the power of volunteers to keep costs low and make a meaningful impact.

Throughout the conversation, Bunmi and Jessica emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for one's own success and being willing to adapt and learn from experiences. They discuss the significance of carrying lessons learned from previous jobs and using them as a foundation for growth. Jessica's story serves as a testament to the possibilities created by stepping out of one's comfort zone and pursuing a path that aligns with one's values and passions.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for those looking to create their own economy and positively impact their chosen field.

 

Key Moments: 

[00:05:04] Corporate America: 10 years, medical pharmaceuticals: dissatisfaction.

[00:10:06] Volunteers make a great impact, low costs.

[00:14:52] Entrepreneurs' mindset: conquer obstacles, achieve growth.

[00:18:52] Fear of failure, but success through hard work.

[00:21:42] More connections, side hustles, retirement plans.

About the guest : 

Meet Jessica Bartnick, a former corporate professional turned medical pharmaceutical expert. With a decade of experience in the corporate world, Jessica spent four of those years working alongside a fortunate colleague. Seeking new challenges, she transitioned into the realm of medical pharmaceutical companies. At an annual sales meeting, Jessica witnessed a discussion about a procedure, with a cautious refrain from sharing details to avoid any legal repercussions. The astonishing revelation was that obesity rates were predicted to surge, leading to a substantial increase in the demand for a particular medical device. The announcement was met with enthusiastic applause in a room filled with colleagues.

 

How to connect Jessica : 

Email : jessica.bartnick@foundationforCHOICE.org

Website: http://www.foundationforchoice.org

Text FFCHOICE to 22828 To Join Our Email List! 

About Bunmi Ajibade:

Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA. 

 

How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: 

Website: https://clarolegr.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/ 

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14

Book a call with Bunmi - http://clarolegr.com/meet