Rebalancing After Burnout: Inside Jaclyn Johnson's Post-Exit Life
Podcast: The Journey with Morgan DeBaunPublished On: Tue Jul 08 2025
Description: Jaclyn Johnson is back with a brand new vision—and this time, she's rewriting the rules. In this candid and powerful conversation, Jaclyn opens up about what life really looks like after selling your company, healing from burnout, and rediscovering purpose. She and Morgan dive into the rise of angel investing, the power of warm intros, why she launched a platform that's already helped deploy $1M+ to women and BIPOC-owned businesses, and how investing is about so much more than returns. They also get real about dating as high-powered women, feminine energy, letting go of control, and building partnerships that actually work. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just someone redefining success on your own terms—this episode will leave you inspired. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 04:15 – Taking a step back to build 07:25 – Investing in women and BIPOC founders 21:04 – Breaking down what it means to be an accredited angel investor 27:05 – Jaclyn's approach to work-life balance after burnout 29:50 – How Jaclyn spends her exit money: real estate and travel flex 33:25 – Navigating dating post-divorce and balancing masculine/feminine energy 35:37 – The importance of unlearning control and receiving help 42:50 – Being "the cool ex-wife" and managing public perception 46:26 – Final reflections on reinvention and the journey ahead
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