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Furloughed... or finally free?
Your government experience might be the key to your next chapter of freedom.

🚨 Furloughed… or worried you might be?
It’s a word that can land like a gut punch.
The meetings vanish. The inbox goes silent.
And suddenly, you’re left wondering…
What now? What’s next?
But here’s the truth —
👉 You haven’t lost your value.
You’ve only lost one outlet for expressing it.
🌍 The silver lining no one talks about
For many government and military professionals, a furlough or layoff becomes an unexpected gateway to freedom.
The skills, discipline, and leadership you’ve built don’t vanish — they just need a new place to shine.
That’s exactly what our upcoming free 90-minute live webinar is all about:
🎯 From Furloughed to Freedom: Turning Government Experience Into Portable Income
Join two seasoned professionals who’ve walked this path:
👤 John Meskel – Certified Coach and former U.S. Air Force and Federal Civilian Agency leader with experience in the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and the Library of Congress.
👤 Winton Churchill – Founder of Barefoot Consultants and former U.S. Air Force, Department of Energy, NASA, and NOAA collaborator, as well as an Apple, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle executive.
💡 You’ll discover:
✅ Four flexible ways to earn — freelancing, consulting, coaching, and content creation
✅ How to turn your government or military background into income you control
✅ Real success stories from professionals 50+ who’ve built thriving second careers
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM Eastern (ET)
📍 Live on Zoom
💻 Recording available for all registrants
🎟️ Reserve Your Free Seat
💬 Know someone who needs this?
If this isn’t directly relevant to you, that’s okay.
You probably know a friend, colleague, or family member who’s facing this challenge.
💌 Please forward this invitation to them — you might just help them discover their next great chapter.
