At 52, Sarah Hager stepped away from a 30-year corporate career to take a midlife sabbatical she never planned for. Rob and Brent sit down with Sarah to talk about the events that pushed her to walk away, what she learned in two years of travel, rest, and creative exploration, and how she eventually came back to work on her own terms. It’s a grounded, honest look at what a midlife career break can actually look like — the emotional side, the financial bridge, and the quiet confidence that comes from finding yourself again.
Links, resources, books mentioned:
Sarah’s Etsy Shop – Hernage Creek Design
Topics we are covering in this episode:
What prompted Sarah to step away from a 30-year career at 52
The emotional side of taking a midlife sabbatical
How to bridge the financial gap between working and full retirement
Rediscovering yourself in the quiet after stepping away
Unlocking creativity through a print-on-demand Etsy business
Going back to work on your own terms — pay cut and all
Advice for anyone considering a midlife career break