9 to Freedom: The Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Your 9-to-5

If you've ever sat at your desk wondering whether you could actually leave, this is for you.

I'm Maxine Brown, a CPA with more than 16 years in financial services and internal audit, and a mental health advocate. I created 9 to Freedom because deciding to leave a job is never only about money, and it's never only about how you feel. It's both. You need a plan that takes your peace of mind and your numbers seriously at the same time.

This bundle walks you through it one step at a time. You'll get clear on why you want to leave and what you want instead, work out what your life really costs without your salary, find out whether a new source of income could really support you, and decide whether you can afford to go. If you're not ready yet, you'll leave with a plan for that too.

What's inside

• The 9 to Freedom guide (55-page PDF): 9 steps and 13 worksheets, including a 13-week income-building plan and a before-you-quit check
• The Releef Exit Planning Calculator (Excel): does the heavy math on your monthly needs, available savings, and income gap
• Calculator instructions (PDF): a simple walkthrough so you're never guessing

Who it's for

You're good at what you do, but Sunday nights feel heavy. You've run the numbers in your head on the drive home more times than you can count. Maybe you want more time with your kids, or to build something that's finally yours, or just to stop feeling drained by work that doesn't fit anymore.

You're not reckless. You have bills, people who count on you, and a lot riding on getting this right. You just don't want to spend the next ten years wondering "what if."

If that's you, this guide helps you take that feeling seriously and turn it into a real plan.

Good to know

This is an educational planning resource. It doesn't promise a quitting date or a specific income, and it isn't personal financial, legal, tax, investment, or mental-health advice.

How you'll get it

Instant digital download. You'll see your download page right after checkout and get an email with access to your files. The calculator opens in Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet app that supports .xlsx files.

Refunds

Because this is a digital download, all sales are final once the files are delivered. If a file won't open or your email doesn't arrive, reach out to maxine@releef.com and I'll sort it out.