“Sometimes you have to work a job because you need the job, but you can still work towards your dreams.”

In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Kristin Cummings, a Fractional COO who helps small to mid-sized businesses clear the chaos and focus on what matters most. Kristin shares her inspiring journey of leaving a corporate career, selling her home, and traveling with her family while running a business remotely.

Rebecca and Kristin talk about what it means to create the life you want—without hustling for someone else’s version of success. They explore how intentional planning and trust in your unique talents can lead to bold decisions and personal freedom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to align your career with your ideal life
• Practical steps for making bold life changes
• Why giving your dreams space can lead to clarity

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(01:44) Journey to remote work and travel

(03:25) Pursuing the life you Want

(06:34) Leaving a dream job

(20:19) Working with small and midsize businesses

(21:32) Discovering the LinkedIn world

(22:31) The role of a fractional COO

(22:58) How fractional services benefit small businesses

(26:28) Balancing family and business dreams

(28:46) Intentional living and career choices

Connect with Kristin:
Website: https://www.kristincummings.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinrandi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrandi/

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/