Real Time Creator | A Career Break Diary
I spent years chasing success and money while shelving my creative dreams. I was a $200K+ earner in tech and a secret weapon inside of a 7-figure creator business. Then EVERYTHING changed.
I decided to give myself a minimum 1 YEAR career break and creative sabbatical to reinvent my life.
I'm Alison Kinsey, and each week I share a raw and unfiltered glimpse into my career break, money transparency after getting laid off, and the messy work of creative reinvention. I also share the stories of other inspiring women who have built a portfolio career after a career pivot.
If you've been asking yourself, "is this IT for my life?!" this is your weekly voice note to inspire you through the in-between.
New here? Start with Episode 1: "I Lost My $200K Tech Job... and Everything I Thought I Wanted."
Connect with me on Instagram: @alisonkinsey
Or email me: alison@alisonkinsey.com
Real Time Creator | A Career Break Diary
The Bad Habit That Hijacks My Life, and What I’m Changing in 2026
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I hate to admit this, but being on my phone is literally a part-time job. And I didn’t realize how much it was costing me until I looked at the data. (And yes, I’m sharing my REAL screen time stats in this episode that make me CRINGE).
You'll hear what I’m experimenting with, what I haven’t figured out yet, and why this feels like a pivotal moment in my career break.
In This Episode:
- The unexpected question my therapist asked that made me realize I’m not living my ideal “normal” day
- My real screen-time stats, including how often I pick up my phone
- How nighttime scrolling is sabotaging my mornings, routines, and self-trust
- The idea of “putting your phone to bed” and the intriguing tool I’m considering buying
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Let's Connect:
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I also help entrepreneurs and thought leaders launch and grow their podcasts through my boutique podcast editing agency, Podcasting for Creatives.