031: After three decades in the pharmacy and insurance world, Amy found herself in a soul-sucking job. Between rising stress, health challenges, and the dream of returning to her childhood home in Panama, she knew something had to change.

That’s when she discovered transcript proofreading — and everything shifted.

In this episode, Amy shares how she went from working in the pharmacy world full-time in California to a freelance proofreader living in Panama — and why learning this skill gave her the freedom to live life on her own terms.

You’ll hear:

• Amy’s journey from a 30-year corporate career to running her own online proofreading business
• How she balanced a full-time job while studying transcript proofreading
• What she learned from failing her first exam — and how she came back stronger
• Why giving yourself grace matters when you’re learning something new
• How she made the leap to leave the US, move abroad, and still work with US clients
• What flexibility looks like now that she can build her schedule around her life
• The freedom that comes from learning a real skill instead of chasing another “get rich quick” promise

Amy’s story is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to start over and that learning a new skill can open doors you didn’t even know existed. She’s proof that freedom isn’t just a dream, it’s a decision. When you’re willing to take a chance on yourself, you can build a life that actually fits you — whether that’s working from home, living by the beach, or building a whole new chapter in another country.

🎧 Tune in to hear Amy’s journey — and find the encouragement to start yours.

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