What happens when the chapter you’ve built your life around comes to an end?

In this episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces is joined by Jerome Myers—a visionary entrepreneur, exit strategist, and founder of Exodus. Jerome is known for helping leaders navigate life’s pivotal transitions, overcome self-doubt, and align their work with their purpose. From building a $20M division for a Fortune 550 company to creating impactful tools like the 2C Matrix and NEO Navigator, Jerome brings unmatched insights into leading through change.

Jerome shares how the concept of “taking the red pill” shaped his decision to leave corporate life and pursue entrepreneurship, how leaving a business or career you’ve built brings challenges of identity, self-worth, and legacy and shares his perspective on how systemic inequities and cultural expectations shape the exit journey for Black entrepreneurs.

Key Messages:
• Transitions are portals to transformation, not roadblocks.
• Redefining success requires courage, self-reflection, and a commitment to authenticity.
• Building a legacy means aligning your life and work with purpose and impact.

🎧 In this episode:
• 01:28 The Matrix Analogy: Redefining Success and Transitions
• 04:29 The Desert Journey: Challenges of Leaving Corporate Life
• 11:12 The Human Impact: Personal and Professional Struggles
• 15:37 Building the Next Thing: Aligning Purpose and Career
• 20:08 The Power of Guidance: Mentorship and Coaching
• 22:28 Family and Authenticity: Balancing Success and Personal Life
• 33:02 The Illusion of Success

You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.
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Connect with Stacey Luces:
• Website: www.staceyluces.com/podcast
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Connect with Jerome Myers:
• Website: exittoexcellence.com
• Instagram: @coachjeromemyers
• LinkedIn: @jeromemyers