Angela Brooks
My Story
How I built a part-time business on my lunch break blogging, that helped me escape punching the time clock
I didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. I was a nurse for 25 years. Long shifts, early mornings, late nights, and eventually, burnout.
In 2008, I started a simple blog. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I showed up and wrote anyway. Post after post, my words started connecting with people. That blog became the foundation of my business.
It wasn’t polished, but it was real. And that’s what mattered. Writing became the way people found me, trusted me, and eventually bought from me.
I am a writer. My eighth grade English teacher told me I would never be one, and I believed her for a long time. But she was wrong. Writing is how I built my business, how I connect with people, and how I create income.
This is how I created a six-figure business part-time. I doubted myself, but I stayed focused on writing, and it has paid off many times. Writing has placed me on stages, podcasts, and in magazines where I’ve been able to share my story.
I knew if I wanted a different life, I had to do something different. So I invested in myself, learned from business coaches, and put what I learned into action.
By December 2014, I retired from nursing and came home full-time. A high school dropout turned GED achiever, turned nurse, turned entrepreneur — proof that your start doesn’t define your finish.
I built a six-figure business using the same tools I still use today: social media and a blog. That’s it. Consistency, content, and showing up.
I wanted more time with my family, more freedom, and more income than bills — and I made it happen.
Content marketing is how the internet runs. Without it, you cannot be found. No one gives content or copy the credit it deserves, but without it you are not searchable, you are not on Google, and you are not seen.
Back when I was nursing, my days started at 4 AM and ended around 4 PM. That left little time for my family, much less building a business. I found cracks in my day to make it work. My commute turned into a mobile classroom with podcasts and audiobooks. My lunch breaks became planning sessions with scribbled notes and big ideas.
Those scraps of time added up. They taught me that you don’t need a wide-open schedule to build something. You just need to use what you have and keep showing up.
Now I am a retired nurse, a writer, and a business owner. My story is proof that it doesn’t take perfect timing or a perfect plan. It takes showing up, even when no one is clapping yet.
If you are here because you want more freedom, more income, and a way to do it without burning out, welcome. You will find stories, lessons, and the same encouragement that kept me going when I was building mine.
👉 If you are ready to start your own version of freedom, here is where to begin: https://angelabrook.com/links
If you are looking to add freedom to your life with a part-time business that actually works, you are in the right place. I built mine the same way — on the go, in the cracks of my day, while working full-time as a nurse.
Getting up at 4 AM and getting home at 4 PM didn’t leave me much energy for my family, let alone a business. I know what that feels like. But I was determined to make it work anyway.
I felt the guilt most moms feel, trading time with my family for time chasing a dream. But instead of giving up, I learned how to squeeze the most out of a 24-hour day. Lunch breaks became planning sessions. My 45-minute drive to work became a mobile university with podcasts and voice notes.
What kept me going was simple: I wanted freedom. I wanted to stop punching a time clock and living on someone else’s schedule.
- I hated asking someone for the day off.
- I didn’t like choosing my job over family events.
- I was struggling to balance a family and build a business.
- This is what I did...
Hey, I'm Angela Brooks
From Burnt Out Nurse to Writer and Entrepreneur with a 6-Figure Business
Author & Blogger
Network Marketing Professional
Business Consultant
Author & Blogger
Network Marketing Professional
Business Consultant
Who Am I?
High school dropout that got married at 16 and moved to Italy. Too young to get a job and no education.
Went back to school and got my GED.
Went to nursing school and worked in the industry for 30 years.
I am married and a mom of two boys who love sports and we travel to their baseball and soccer games every weekend.
Who Am I?
High school dropout that got married at 16 and moved to Italy. Too young to get a job and no education.
Went back to school and got my GED.
Went to nursing school and worked in the industry for 30 years.
I am married and a mom of two boys who love sports and we travel to their baseball and soccer games every weekend.
What started me on this wondrous path was the rude shock I received one Saturday morning as I stood on the back deck at my house. My husband and two sons were loading up the car for yet another baseball tournament, and it hit me hard that I would once again miss out on this precious family time because of work obligations. Tears welled up in my eyes as I drove to work that day, feeling a deep sense of regret and frustration. This was not like me.
That moment became a turning point in my life. I realized that something had to change. I couldn’t bear the thought of missing out on these irreplaceable moments with my family any longer. I decided to take control of my time and create a life that allowed me to be present for my loved ones and my dreams.
I embarked on a journey of discovery. I sought out ways to build a part-time home business that would provide the freedom I craved. During this exploration, I stumbled upon the power of social media and blogging and using other tools along the way. I saw these platforms’ immense potential for building a business while having the flexibility to work on my own terms.
I became a student of entrepreneurship, soaking up knowledge, attending workshops, and connecting with like-minded individuals who shared my vision.
Through trial and error, I discovered the secrets to leveraging social media and blogging to attract an audience, build relationships, and generate income. As I saw the results of my efforts manifesting, my confidence grew, and I realized that I had unlocked the key to transforming my life.
I want to show you that building a thriving part-time business is possible, even with limited time and resources. Through my blog, I’ll share the strategies, insights, and practical tips that helped me pave my path to freedom.
If you’re tired of missing out on precious moments with your family and longing for a life where you have the flexibility to pursue your dreams, I invite you to join me on this journey. Schedule your discovery call today, and let’s take the first step toward building a successful part-time business that brings you joy and fulfillment.
What started me on this wondrous path was the rude shock I received one Saturday morning as I stood on the back deck at my house. My husband and two sons were loading up the car for yet another baseball tournament, that I would miss because of work. I cried driving to work that day, That is not like me.
I had to watch my sons game through text message updates instead of sitting on the bleachers
I reached a breaking point when I realized I would miss yet another important game of my sons’ due to work. The signs of burnout were evident, and the thought of sacrificing these precious moments for a demanding career was devastating. Determined to make a change, I set out to find a solution that would allow me to be present for my family while still providing for them financially.
Through extensive research, networking, and learning from successful mentors, I discovered the power of leveraging social media and blogging and building my brand to build a thriving part-time business. It wasn’t easy, and I faced obstacles along the way, but I grew stronger and more determined with each challenge.
Now, I stand as living proof that it is possible to break free from the chains of a demanding career and create a life of freedom and fulfillment. I want to share my knowledge and experience with you, guiding you on your own journey towards building a business that provides the time, freedom, and financial security you desire.
If you’re tired of missing out on precious moments, exhausted from the grind, and ready to take control of your destiny, let’s connect. Schedule a discovery call with me, and together, we can explore how you can create your own path to success and build a thriving part-time business aligned with your dreams and priorities.
It’s never too late to change your trajectory.
I had signs of burnout, I was angry because I was going to miss yet another big game. Once again, I’d settle for exciting updates from my husband’s text messages and my boys’ joyous recounts of their baseball heroics.
I couldn’t just quit because I had to help provide for my family. But I was really at the end of my rope – exhausted, burn out trying to keep up with a demanding career, and the distress of missing my sons growing up was killing me.
The Journey of Transformation
I knew if I wanted a different life, I had to do something different. So I invested in myself, learned from business coaches, and put what I learned into action.
I went from high school dropout to GED achiever to nurse to entrepreneur — proof that your start doesn’t define your finish.
I built a six-figure business using the same tools I still use today: social media and a blog. Consistency, content, and showing up.
If you’re doubting yourself, I get it — I did too. But doubt doesn’t mean you can’t do it. It means you’re human. What matters is showing up anyway. That’s where freedom begins.