From Fired to Financial Freedom | Grow With Kepo Ep. 27
Mon Jan 12 2026
What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this soulful and radically honest conversation, Grow With Kepo welcomes Huong Vu, a spiritual business coach who transformed job loss into deep alignment and financial freedom. From navigating toxic work environments to healing generational trauma and reclaiming her voice, Huong shares the truth behind building a life and business that serves the soul.
This is a must-listen for high achievers stuck in cycles of burnout, people-pleasing, or misalignment. Huong’s journey will inspire you to own your story, trust your timing, and take bold action toward the life you’re meant to live.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Getting fired can be the invitation your soul has been waiting for
• Leaving a job doesn’t require a plan, just courage and clarity
• Spiritual awakenings often begin in moments of collapse
• Money and purpose can co-exist without sacrifice
• People-pleasing disconnects us from our inner truth
• Real alignment begins with deep nervous system healing
• Childhood trauma often shapes adult overachievement
• Burnout is not a badge of honor
• You can thrive by doing business your way
• Rest is productive and necessary for creative power
BEST MOMENTS:
00:01:25. “I got fired from my job, and it was the biggest relief I’ve ever felt.”
00:04:42. “I was forcing myself to fit into a box that was never meant for me.”
00:09:18. “I realized I’d been performing success my whole life.”
00:13:56. “That firing wasn’t punishment, it was protection.”
00:18:44. “For the first time, I asked myself what I actually wanted.”
00:23:17. “I didn’t need another job. I needed to come home to myself.”
00:28:59. “I didn’t want to build a business just to feel trapped again.”
00:34:12. “Healing is what allowed me to receive abundance.”
00:40:47. “I stopped asking for permission and started trusting myself.”
00:46:03. “Now I help other women rewrite their stories, too.”
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What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you? In this soulful and radically honest conversation, Grow With Kepo welcomes Huong Vu, a spiritual business coach who transformed job loss into deep alignment and financial freedom. From navigating toxic work environments to healing generational trauma and reclaiming her voice, Huong shares the truth behind building a life and business that serves the soul. This is a must-listen for high achievers stuck in cycles of burnout, people-pleasing, or misalignment. Huong’s journey will inspire you to own your story, trust your timing, and take bold action toward the life you’re meant to live. KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Getting fired can be the invitation your soul has been waiting for • Leaving a job doesn’t require a plan, just courage and clarity • Spiritual awakenings often begin in moments of collapse • Money and purpose can co-exist without sacrifice • People-pleasing disconnects us from our inner truth • Real alignment begins with deep nervous system healing • Childhood trauma often shapes adult overachievement • Burnout is not a badge of honor • You can thrive by doing business your way • Rest is productive and necessary for creative power BEST MOMENTS: 00:01:25. “I got fired from my job, and it was the biggest relief I’ve ever felt.” 00:04:42. “I was forcing myself to fit into a box that was never meant for me.” 00:09:18. “I realized I’d been performing success my whole life.” 00:13:56. “That firing wasn’t punishment, it was protection.” 00:18:44. “For the first time, I asked myself what I actually wanted.” 00:23:17. “I didn’t need another job. I needed to come home to myself.” 00:28:59. “I didn’t want to build a business just to feel trapped again.” 00:34:12. “Healing is what allowed me to receive abundance.” 00:40:47. “I stopped asking for permission and started trusting myself.” 00:46:03. “Now I help other women rewrite their stories, too.” 🎧 New episodes of Grow With Kepo drop every Monday at 9AM GMT-7. Don’t miss a moment of clarity, confidence and aligned action. 📱 Follow Kepo on Instagram for more insights and behind the scenes: https://www.instagram.com/growwithkepo/ ❤️ If this episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. This podcast has been brought to you by APodcastGeek. https://www.apodcastgeek.com