Finding Purpose Beyond Your Career with Amanda Brinkman
Wed Nov 19 2025
What happens when your career ends—especially a career filled with meaning, impact, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of the Finishing Strong Podcast, nationally renowned brand expert, speaker, and creator of the Emmy-nominated Small Business Revolution, Amanda Brinkman, opens up about her journey of reinvention after Season 6 of the show wrapped.
Amanda shares how:
She transitioned from corporate executive to full-time entrepreneur and founder of Sunshine Studios,
She discovered that purpose isn’t something you “find,” but something you live moment to moment,
Her work with small businesses across America shaped her view on impact, meaning, and the power of storytelling,
And why so many people feel lost when their job ends—because our identity is often tied to what we do.
This conversation is rich with insight for anyone navigating midlife transitions, career shifts, reinvention, or the search for meaning after decades of work.
Amanda Brinkman Resources
Amanda Brinkman - website: https://amandakbrinkman.comThe Purpose Pursuit Course: https://amandakbrinkman.com/purposepursuitThe Purpose Pursuit - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/xm5iv-qsvSASmall Business Revolution Series: https://youtube.com/@smbizrevolution?si=Spm6v_WbIVPMQQvODo Well By Doing Good - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/QRZCXTvDhS4You can learn more about Finishing Strong at www.finishing-strong.org or register for our upcoming workshop and Retirement Coaching Session.
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What happens when your career ends—especially a career filled with meaning, impact, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of the Finishing Strong Podcast, nationally renowned brand expert, speaker, and creator of the Emmy-nominated Small Business Revolution, Amanda Brinkman, opens up about her journey of reinvention after Season 6 of the show wrapped. Amanda shares how: She transitioned from corporate executive to full-time entrepreneur and founder of Sunshine Studios, She discovered that purpose isn’t something you “find,” but something you live moment to moment, Her work with small businesses across America shaped her view on impact, meaning, and the power of storytelling, And why so many people feel lost when their job ends—because our identity is often tied to what we do. This conversation is rich with insight for anyone navigating midlife transitions, career shifts, reinvention, or the search for meaning after decades of work. Amanda Brinkman Resources Amanda Brinkman - website: https://amandakbrinkman.comThe Purpose Pursuit Course: https://amandakbrinkman.com/purposepursuitThe Purpose Pursuit - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/xm5iv-qsvSASmall Business Revolution Series: https://youtube.com/@smbizrevolution?si=Spm6v_WbIVPMQQvODo Well By Doing Good - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/QRZCXTvDhS4You can learn more about Finishing Strong at www.finishing-strong.org or register for our upcoming workshop and Retirement Coaching Session.