#82: Dr. Nkem Ezeamama: How to Break Free from the 9-5 Trap: Build Wealth, Freedom & Fulfillment on Your Own Terms
Mon Jun 09 2025
Are you working hard at your 9-to-5 job and still feeling broke, burned out, or stuck? In this episode, we dive into a bold and necessary conversation that challenges the traditional career path. We unpack why the traditional job model may be holding you back and how to start building financial freedom, time independence, and a more fulfilling life today.
Dr. Nkem Ezeamama is an ER physician, multifamily real estate investor, and the founder and CEO of Pheenyx Capital Investments, where she helps high-achieving professionals build wealth through passive real estate investing. Her journey from the emergency department to real estate entrepreneurship exemplifies her passion for empowering others to reclaim their time, design lives of purpose, and unlock true freedom.
In this episode, we unpack:
Why your 9-5 might be keeping you broke (and how to spot the signs).The mindset shift required to transition from employee to entrepreneur or creator.Practical steps to build income outside your job—without quitting right away.How to overcome fear, financial pressure, and self-doubt during your exit plan.The power of purpose-driven work and designing a life you love.
Whether you love your job but want more flexibility, or you know you’re meant for something bigger, this episode will help you take your first (or next) step toward freedom on your terms.
Follow Dr. Nkem:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkemezeamamamd/
Website: https://phcinvest.com/playbook/
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Disclaimer: The information provided through this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and in no way intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or health advice. You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily in using the information on this podcast and that you are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions, and results, now and in the future.
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Are you working hard at your 9-to-5 job and still feeling broke, burned out, or stuck? In this episode, we dive into a bold and necessary conversation that challenges the traditional career path. We unpack why the traditional job model may be holding you back and how to start building financial freedom, time independence, and a more fulfilling life today. Dr. Nkem Ezeamama is an ER physician, multifamily real estate investor, and the founder and CEO of Pheenyx Capital Investments, where she helps high-achieving professionals build wealth through passive real estate investing. Her journey from the emergency department to real estate entrepreneurship exemplifies her passion for empowering others to reclaim their time, design lives of purpose, and unlock true freedom. In this episode, we unpack: Why your 9-5 might be keeping you broke (and how to spot the signs).The mindset shift required to transition from employee to entrepreneur or creator.Practical steps to build income outside your job—without quitting right away.How to overcome fear, financial pressure, and self-doubt during your exit plan.The power of purpose-driven work and designing a life you love. Whether you love your job but want more flexibility, or you know you’re meant for something bigger, this episode will help you take your first (or next) step toward freedom on your terms. Follow Dr. Nkem: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkemezeamamamd/ Website: https://phcinvest.com/playbook/ Follow Emeka on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emekanwarulor/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emekanwarulor/?hl=en Website: www.emekanwarulor.com Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VafhR0s4CrfptilD8t1Q 🔔Watch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKHxvEVs26-oZm1f_I4hkA?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-is-personal-with-emeka-nwarulor/id1607176809🟢Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHscSzXqJXZhpbkAXccwl Get the book "Stand Out or GetLost" today!https://www.amazon.ca/Stand-Out-Get-Lost-Establishing-ebook/dp/B01LX7J413 📤 Sign up for my free newsletter:https://emekanwarulor.substack.com/ Sponsorships: Email: hello@emekanwarulor.com Disclaimer: The information provided through this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and in no way intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or health advice. You acknowledge that you are participating voluntarily in using the information on this podcast and that you are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions, and results, now and in the future.