Fear to Freedom, One Story at a Time #8

November 14, 2024•2 min read

Episode 8: Befriending Fear: Jon Clemence’s Leap from Corporate Safety to Creative Success

What if fear wasn’t your enemy, but your greatest guide to building the life you truly want?

Welcome to Fear to Freedom: One Story at a Time, where change isn’t just possible—it’s already happening, and your story is unlocking the next chapter of your journey.

In this episode, Cory Thorell sits down with Jon Clemence, founder of Cedar Press Proofreading, to hear his powerful story of leaving the safety of a corporate job to build a business he’s passionate about. Jon shares the deep dissatisfaction he felt in his former role and how he wrestled with the fear of walking away from stability. Jon’s bold leap into entrepreneurship wasn’t without challenges, but he learned to befriend fear, using it as a tool to reflect, slow down, and propel himself forward.

Today, Jon runs a thriving editing and writing business, proving that embracing uncertainty and trusting yourself can lead to freedom and success. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t align with your values, Jon’s story will inspire you to take the leap and rewrite your own story.

Key Takeaways

Why feeling trapped in the wrong job can be a powerful motivator for change.

How to use fear, uncertainty, and doubt as tools for reflection and growth.

The importance of slowing down and trusting the process on your journey to success.

Connect with Jon Clemence

Website: www.cedarpressproofreading.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jon-clemence-300b31187

Instagram: instagram.com/cp_proofreading

Facebook: facebook.com/cedarpressproofreading

Podcast: YouTube: youtube.com/@ContentCreatorsUnite

Acast: shows.acast.com/content-creators-unite

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Are you ready to embrace fear and rewrite your story?

Download Cory’s free Emotional Release Toolkit or join the Weekly Superconscious Tune-Up to take the next step toward freedom today.

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🌀 Join the Free Weekly Superconscious Tune-Up Reset, rewire, and align with your best self every Wednesday from 3–4 pm MST. 👉 https://corytimecoaching.com/recodetuneup

🔗 Connect with Cory

Website: http://corytimecoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-thorell/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corythorell

Do you have a story to share? I’m always looking for guests who can inspire others to take their first step toward freedom.

Let’s connect—I’d love to hear your journey.

#OvercomingFear #CorporateToCreative #PersonalGrowth #SelfMastery #JonClemence

Cory Thorell

Cory Thorell – Guiding Lasting Change Through Conscious Transformation With years of experience in transformative coaching, Cory Thorell helps high-achievers and those ready for real change to break through long-held patterns, access their fullest potential, and consciously design a life they love. Combining techniques from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Superconscious Recode, Time Line Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy, and Specialized Kinesiology, Cory guides clients through powerful, lasting shifts that align with their deepest values and goals. Known for a unique approach that focuses on addressing root causes and empowering clients to create sustainable progress, Cory specializes in working with the conscious, subconscious, and superconscious minds to uncover, release, and reshape the beliefs and habits that may be holding them back. Whether it’s overcoming self-doubt, breaking free from repetitive cycles, or unlocking the potential for growth and purpose, Cory offers practical tools, compassionate support, and powerful strategies for genuine transformation. Through offerings like the weekly Superconscious Tune-Up and the personalized “Circling the Dragon Within” breakthrough journey, Cory provides accessible pathways for individuals to connect with their strengths, gain clarity, and step forward with confidence. If you're ready to take aligned action and explore what’s possible when you work with your mind as an ally, Cory is here to guide you every step of the way. Connect with Cory Thorell here on the blog, or reach out to explore how to bring meaningful, lasting change into your life.

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