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No Job. Chronic Illness. She Built a Business Anyway
She lost her job, faced a health crisis, and built a business anyway.
Most people are told to follow a simple plan.
Study hard.
Get a degree.
Climb the ladder.
Stay safe.
Fariza Salleh did exactly that.
Until everything changed.
She was laid off.
Then it happened again.
And just before the second one, she was diagnosed with a chronic illness.
At that point, the “safe” path did not feel safe anymore.
So she made a decision.
She stopped relying on a job.
She chose to build something of her own.
It was not easy.
There were still worries about money.
Still pressure to grow.
Still uncertainty every month.
But within months, her business doubled revenue.
She hit her first five-figure month.
And most importantly, she took back control.
In this episode, we break down what really happens when stability disappears — and what you can do next.
You will learn:
• The early signs of a layoff
• Why a job is not a safety net
• How to use your existing skills to start
• What entrepreneurship actually feels like
• The mindset shift that changes everything
This is not just about business.
This is about control.
This is about resilience.
This is about building a life on your own terms.
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeIPKORfeMw
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