Why I Quit My Job After Cancer At 26 No Bollocks With Matt Haycox podcast

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At 26, Sonia Haboub was living the dream: global education, high fashion job, and life in London. Then came the cancer diagnosis.
She quit the same day and bought a one-way ticket to nowhere.

In this wild and powerful episode, Sonia sits down with Matt to share her story, how she’s travelled to 100 countries, speaks 8 languages, survived family pressure, a life-altering diagnosis, and is now teaching the next generation and building businesses while running ultra-marathons across the world.

From rejecting societal timelines to launching brands in Kenya, Sonia's life is proof that you don’t need a plan, you need purpose.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Meet Sonia: From Corporate to Global Freedom

0:43 – 100 Countries Before 30?!

2:46 – Mastering 8 Languages (Here’s How)

7:30 – Why She Rejected the Traditional Path

15:15 – Hustling Through School to Pay the Bills

19:20 – Cancer Diagnosis That Changed Everything

21:42 – One-Way Ticket: The Start of Her New Life

28:22 – Teaching Across Cultures

31:12 – WTF is Intercultural Marketing?

32:47 – From Side Hustle to Global Business

37:15 – Her Real Thoughts on Social Media

42:34 – What’s Next for Sonia?

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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

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