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Why I Left

Brian Aquart
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During the worst pandemic in over 100 years, 1 in 4 people voluntarily left their jobs, but why? What caused this mass exodus? Why I Left brings you weekly episodes of honest, informative, and entertaining discussions with people across industries who left their job. Created and hosted by Brian Aquart, he aims to explore the Great Resignation and chronicle real stories from real people about why they left their jobs during the pandemic, what has happened since, and share insights from the lessons they learned.
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I Did It My Way - Craig the Barber

Tue Aug 05 2025

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Send us a text On the Season 4 finale of Why I Left, Brian sits down with Craig Whitely, better known as Craig the Barber, who shares his inspiring journey from the world of finance to becoming an award-winning barber and founder of Burke Avenue, a premium mens grooming line. Discover how a passion for barbering, ignited by a simple gift from his father, led Craig to leap from bankings rigid structure to entrepreneurship, building a trusted brand recognized by Mens Health.  Craig opens up about overcoming fear, the power of intentionality, and the importance of listening to consumers. Whether youre eyeing a major career pivot or striving to build a brand that truly stands out, this episode delivers invaluable lessons on resilience, personal fulfillment, and doing it your way. Dont miss Craigs practical advice for reinventing your career and thriving in a competitive industry! Enjoy! Stay connected with Guest Website: https://www.burkeavenue.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/craigthebarber  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigthebarber/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigthebarber/  Stay connected with Why I Left  Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co  Subscribe:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Spotify: For leaders ready to sharpen their voice and presence. Discover Storyline by Kingswood a premium branding experience to elevate your leadership and command your story. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Your story deserves to be told with clarity and impact. That’s why I created Storyline by Kingswoodto help executives, founders, and rising leaders align their presence with their next chapter. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Don’t let your story go untold. Work with me through Storyline by Kingswood —limited engagements each season for leaders ready to step forward with authority. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Support the show

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Send us a text On the Season 4 finale of Why I Left, Brian sits down with Craig Whitely, better known as Craig the Barber, who shares his inspiring journey from the world of finance to becoming an award-winning barber and founder of Burke Avenue, a premium mens grooming line. Discover how a passion for barbering, ignited by a simple gift from his father, led Craig to leap from bankings rigid structure to entrepreneurship, building a trusted brand recognized by Mens Health.  Craig opens up about overcoming fear, the power of intentionality, and the importance of listening to consumers. Whether youre eyeing a major career pivot or striving to build a brand that truly stands out, this episode delivers invaluable lessons on resilience, personal fulfillment, and doing it your way. Dont miss Craigs practical advice for reinventing your career and thriving in a competitive industry! Enjoy! Stay connected with Guest Website: https://www.burkeavenue.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/craigthebarber  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigthebarber/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigthebarber/  Stay connected with Why I Left  Visit: https://www.WhyILeft.co  Subscribe:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100  Spotify: For leaders ready to sharpen their voice and presence. Discover Storyline by Kingswood a premium branding experience to elevate your leadership and command your story. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Your story deserves to be told with clarity and impact. That’s why I created Storyline by Kingswoodto help executives, founders, and rising leaders align their presence with their next chapter. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Don’t let your story go untold. Work with me through Storyline by Kingswood —limited engagements each season for leaders ready to step forward with authority. Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Support the show

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During the worst pandemic in over 100 years, 1 in 4 people voluntarily left their jobs, but why? What caused this mass exodus? Why I Left brings you weekly episodes of honest, informative, and entertaining discussions with people across industries who left their job. Created and hosted by Brian Aquart, he aims to explore the Great Resignation and chronicle real stories from real people about why they left their jobs during the pandemic, what has happened since, and share insights from the lessons they learned.

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