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Breaking Free from the 9-to-5: The Realities of Building a Business w/Brett Chell & Braiden Belnap


Summary: From Misfit to Maverick: Brett Chell on Ditching the 9-to-5 and Building a Life of Purpose

Ever feel like you’re trying to squeeze yourself into a life that just doesn’t fit?

That was Brett Chell’s reality before he found his true path. In this powerful episode of Journey to Authenticity, we sit down with Brett to hear the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes story of what it really means to break away from the traditional mold and pursue a life of entrepreneurship, purpose, and passion.

This isn’t just about quitting your job or chasing big dreams — it’s about finding the courage to live in alignment with who you truly are.

So if you’ve ever looked around at your life and thought, “There’s got to be more than this,” keep reading. This one’s for you.



Fitting the Mold Was Never the Goal

For Brett, the traditional employee lifestyle never made sense.

The 9-to-5 grind, the meetings that felt pointless, the rigid structure — none of it clicked. He didn’t lack talent or ambition. What he lacked was alignment. And that’s something so many people can relate to.

We’re often taught there’s one “right” way to live — go to school, get a stable job, work hard, retire comfortably. But what happens when your soul doesn’t buy into that script?

Brett decided to stop forcing it and start listening to his gut. That decision? It changed everything.



The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Not Always Glamorous, But Always Worth It

Let’s be real — entrepreneurship gets romanticized. Social media is full of highlight reels showing flashy success, freedom, and million-dollar milestones. But Brett pulls back the curtain and tells the truth: building a business is hard.

There are sleepless nights. There’s fear. There are moments when giving up seems easier than pressing on.

But through it all, Brett stayed committed. Why? Because entrepreneurship wasn’t just about making money — it was about building something that mattered. Something that reflected him.

And that’s what separates the people who talk about chasing dreams from the ones who actually do it: they’re willing to go through the fire for something bigger than themselves.



Purpose Over Paychecks

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is Brett’s belief that purpose should always lead the way.

He could’ve stayed in a job that paid well but drained him. Instead, he chose to create a life filled with intention and impact.

That kind of mindset shift doesn’t just change your career — it transforms your entire worldview.

It’s not about abandoning responsibility or chasing passion blindly. It’s about aligning your work with what truly sets your soul on fire. When that happens, even the hard days have meaning.



Authenticity Isn’t a Buzzword — It’s a Daily Practice

Brett doesn’t sugarcoat the process. Living authentically takes guts. It means questioning what you’ve always believed. It means standing out when you desperately want to fit in. It means making choices that others won’t always understand.

But it also means freedom. Peace. Fulfillment.

In this episode, Brett shares the real-time mindset shifts that helped him stay grounded while scaling his business. He talks about the emotional rollercoaster of doing something different — and why doing you is the most rewarding path you can take.



Feeling Stuck? Maybe It’s Time to Break the Mold

If you’ve been going through the motions, dreading Mondays, or secretly wondering if your current path is really it — this episode is a must-listen.

Brett’s story is proof that you don’t have to settle. That discomfort you’re feeling? It might be the signal that something inside you is ready to grow.

And no, growth doesn’t always mean quitting your job overnight or launching a startup. Sometimes it starts with a question: What do I really want?

From there, everything can change.



Lessons from Brett’s Journey:

  • Your Path Doesn’t Have to Make Sense to Anyone Else: Brett’s decision to go against the grain wasn’t always met with applause. But he knew deep down it was the right move — and that’s all that mattered.

  • Hard Doesn’t Mean Wrong: Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it’s not meant for you. The right path is often the one that challenges you to rise.

  • Clarity Comes from Action: Brett didn’t wait to feel “ready.” He took the leap, made mistakes, learned fast, and adjusted as he went.

  • Success Is Measured by Meaning: For Brett, true success wasn’t in titles or trophies. It was in waking up each day knowing he was building something real.



Final Thoughts: The Journey to Authenticity Is Never Wasted

Brett Chell’s story is raw, honest, and full of the kind of insight you only get from living it firsthand. It’s not a story of overnight success or picture-perfect moments. It’s a story of persistence, heart, and owning who you are — even when it’s messy.

So if you’re standing at a crossroads, unsure whether to keep conforming or step into something unknown, let this be your sign: you were never meant to live someone else’s version of success.

Your journey matters. Your dreams matter. And the world needs what only you can create.

🎧 Tune into the episode now — and take the first step toward your own authentic path. The mold was never meant to contain you. Break it. And build something beautiful.

Connect with us!


• Braiden’s Website: https://www.braidenbelnap.com/ 

• Braiden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braidenbelnap/ 

• Braiden’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraidenBelnap 

• Braiden’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@braidenbelnap 




 
 
 

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