One of the books I read last year that was instrumental in helping me to get all my ducks in a row BEFORE quitting the day job and launching out on my own full time with the new business, was called “Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur, by Pam Slim. The title alone intrigued me — as that was exactly what I wanted to do. Escape, that is.

The book was amazing, all that I expected it to be and more. It was sensible. It was smart. It was funny. And it provided the encouragement (and caveats) of making that escape. Just as Seth Godin wrote on the back cover “…It will inspire, instruct, and push. No excuses. Don’t wait. Hurry. Go. Now!”

And do I did.

Last week  Pam Slim asked me if I’d like to participate in her Side Hustle and Flow interview series. Well, of course, I said! Besides the fact that Pam’s website is hopping with traffic, I was excited to share my story–maybe even inspire another cubicle-dweller to start planning the plan.

Here is the interview for your reading pleasure. Feel free to share comments–or any other form of congratulations (cards, balloons, flowers, jewelry and The Loft gift cards are always appreciated)–here or on Pam’s blog.

Side Hustle and Flow Interview Series: Gwen Morrison

photo credit: Michael Lokner