Beyond the Break Blog

Welcome to Beyond the Break Blog, a space where I share the story of how I walked away from the relentless grind of corporate life and set sail—literally—and how I look at life and work today. My family and I now live full-time on a sailboat, exploring the world, redefining work, and learning to live on our own terms.

This isn’t just a blog about life on the water. It’s about leaving behind a traditional path, questioning what success really means, and building a life that’s both adventurous and authentic. Whether you’re dreaming of a big change yourself or just looking for inspiration to rethink your own relationship with work, you’re in the right place.

So come aboard. Let’s explore what it means to work, live, and thrive—beyond the break.

Trading the Corporate Hustle for a Life at Sea
Ashley Burke Ashley Burke

Trading the Corporate Hustle for a Life at Sea

At first, the boat was just an escape—a place to catch our breath while I stayed tethered to a standard 9-to-5. But then something shifted. We found a community living on their own terms, and I realized I wanted that too. So, I quit. I left the relentless grind of corporate life and set sail into the unknown.

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