Paid to Quit: Sequoyah’s Corporate Exit Strategy and the Birth of a $2M Marketing Firm скачать в хорошем качестве

Paid to Quit: Sequoyah’s Corporate Exit Strategy and the Birth of a $2M Marketing Firm

What do you do when corporate tries to undervalue your work and your worth? In this episode of They Tried It, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Sequoyah Glen (Data Bae) shares how she navigated toxic workplace dynamics, negotiated her exit, and turned a corporate setback into a thriving business. After years of working across media, research, and marketing strategy, Sequoyah recognized a pattern: companies benefiting from her expertise while limiting her growth and compensation. Instead of accepting it, she documented everything, consulted legal counsel, and negotiated her way out, walking away with a six-figure exit that helped launch her company 924. Today, her consultancy has generated over $2 million in revenue and supports brands with data-driven marketing and consumer insights. In this episode, we discuss: How to recognize early warning signs of layoffs Why you should always have an exit strategy at work How to document your value and protect yourself professionally The power of severance negotiation and legal counsel Cultural dynamics Black professionals navigate in corporate spaces Turning workplace adversity into entrepreneurship Sequoyah also shares the lessons that shaped her leadership philosophy, and the mantra she lives by: “Do what you can, when you can, while you can, as long as you can.” If you've ever questioned your place in corporate environments or wondered how to advocate for yourself professionally, this conversation is for you. 🔗 Learn more about Sequoyah on her LinkedIn:   / sequoyahglenn   🔗 Learn more about 924: https://ninetwofour.co/ 🔗 Follow the podcast for more stories about navigating workplace adversity #WorkplaceStrategy #CorporateExit #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategy #BlackWomenInBusiness #TheyTriedIt #CareerAdvice