Oct 14, 202636 minS2
Neal Hegarty lost his corporate job during the 2008 financial collapse and went on to build a permaculture farm, restaurant, and eco community in paradise. Neal, founder and CEO of CreaSol Permaculture, grew up on Irish...
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and then I did this
Hosted by LuRae Lumpkin · business · EN
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"And Then I Did This" brings you the unique journeys of individuals who've had the courage to break free and live life on their own terms.Each episode takes you behind the scenes of an ordinary person's extraordinary transformation. You'll hear from those who've walked away from the beaten path to pursue work and a life that nourishes their soul. Their stories prove that you truly can be free to live your best and most authentic life.Get ready to be inspired as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from those who dared to create the life of their dreams. Whether it's leaving the corporate grind to start a small business, embarking on a midlife career change, or simply redesigning your daily routine to prioritize your passions - the guests on "And Then I Did This" show you that it's possible to break free and live life on your own terms.Join us each week and prepare to be motivated, encouraged, and empowered to take the first steps toward more freedom in your life.
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What is and then I did this about?
"And Then I Did This" brings you the unique journeys of individuals who've had the courage to break free and live life on their own terms. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of an ordinary person's extraordinary transformation. You'll hear from those who've walked away from the beaten path to pursue work and a life that nourishes their soul.
Who hosts and then I did this?
and then I did this is hosted by LuRae Lumpkin. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has and then I did this covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Man Who Walked Away From Corporate to Work in Paradise" (14 October 2026, 36 minutes), "From Intern to Producer of The Jerry Springer Show in One Season" (7 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "She Got Laid Off Twice, Here's How She Built a New Life" (30 September 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does and then I did this publish?
and then I did this publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 47 episodes.
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Booking probability for and then I did this is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. and then I did this requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. and then I did this's contact route on record: verified email.
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LuRae Lumpkin hosts and then I did this, a business podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Oct 7, 202646 minS2She drove to Chicago for a job she didn't get. One season later, she was a producer on The Jerry Springer Show. Reena Friedman Watts was a small-town girl from Kentucky chasing a radio job. When it fell through, she...
Sep 30, 202639 minS2After two layoffs and more than 20 years in corporate HR, Melissa Grabiner stopped waiting for someone else to decide her future. She bet on herself. In this episode of And Then I Did This, LuRae Lumpkin sits down with...
Episode #44
It's Never Too Late to Start Over
Sep 9, 202645 minS2If the life you worked hard to build no longer feels like your own, this conversation is a reminder that you are allowed to choose again. Intuitive energetic healer, spiritual teacher, retreat leader, and author Julie...
Sep 2, 202640 minS2He was supposed to become a doctor. Instead, six-time founder Cory Blumenfeld walked away from medicine to build companies in industries he knew nothing about — eventually creating a life by the beach in Mexico while...
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Aug 18, 202633 minS2What happens when the life that looks successful no longer feels like your own? Award-winning speaker, author, leadership coach, and mental health advocate Erica Gifford Mills joins LuRae Lumpkin to talk about the...
Episode #41
It's Never Too Late to Come Home to Yourself
Aug 13, 202650 minS2Mark Young knows what it feels like to lose touch with who you are. After childhood trauma and years of trying to think and talk his way back to himself, he hit a wall that no amount of reasoning could get him past...
Aug 5, 202637 minS2Edith Vincent spent years as a police officer before anxiety, health struggles, and a nervous system stuck in survival mode forced a reckoning. Today she's a hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and sound...
Jul 28, 202642 minS1Nat Berman spent seven years in a career that never quite fit, recruiting for Wall Street firms while quietly working on his own projects after hours. Then a friend's email about a blogging platform gave him the opening...
- Jul 15, 202632 minS1
Mona Loring built one of the most recognized entertainment PR agencies in the world, repping clients at the Academy Awards level. By every measure, she had made it. And she was completely miserable. In this episode...
Jul 7, 202621 minS1Justin Michael returns to And Then I Did This for a powerful second conversation about reinvention, surrender, and the courage to let go of the identity you've spent years building. After climbing the corporate ladder...
Jun 8, 202641 minS1LuRae sits down with JD Tremblay, an ultra-endurance athlete and former military member who's completed feats only three people in the world have achieved—including the Epic Deca (10 Ironmans in 10 days across Hawaii)...
Mar 4, 202622 minS1In this episode, Jonathan Maharaj shares his journey from growing up in the political instability of Fiji to building a thriving international financial and business advisory practice. Jonathan is a CFO strategist and...
Feb 24, 202636 minS1Quintina Sonnie shares her remarkable journey from trafficking survivor to Somatic Alchemist, guiding ambitious women to reclaim their power. She helps them reconnect to the wisdom of their bodies. After experiencing a...
Feb 17, 202633 minS1Sami Akkawi shares his unconventional journey from consulting for private equity firms to co-founding Petra Labs, an AI-powered brand visibility marketing startup. After conducting nearly 1,000 interviews with senior...
Feb 10, 202643 minS1Before becoming a strategic advisor, she was an architect — designing structures built to stand the test of time. That same thinking shapes everything she does today. The women she works with have already built...
Feb 3, 202639 minS1LuRae sits down with Justin Michael, bestselling author of 10 books and former sales leader at Salesforce and LinkedIn. Justin shares his journey from telemarketing boiler rooms to training teams at global companies...
- Nov 6, 202536 minS1
What does it really take to make a bold life change? In this heartfelt conversation, host LuRae Lumpkin sits down with Sipra Halteman to explore the courage required to transform your life, even when the path is...
Sep 4, 202524 minS1In this episode, LuRae sits down with 25-year-old Milena Dujakovich, the powerhouse behind Laguna Beach’s Wild Strawberry Café. After graduating with a finance degree and working in a corporate role, Milena made the...
Episode #27
Is Fear of Living Holding You Back?
Aug 7, 202539 minS1See how you can transform your life with the 4,000 Mondays mindset. "From Corporate Stapler to 4,000 Mondays: How Death Became Her Life Coach" Jodi Wellman spent 17 years climbing the corporate ladder until a simple...
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