Imagine you’ve built a successful 20 year career as an executive at Google, then became the chief of staff for a 3,000 person organization, and your sitting at your computer screen staring at all the zeros on the compensation packet you’re about to leave behind in pursuit of something greater.
This moment was the beginning of Jonika Hoomes’s journey away from the safety and the prestige of a global tech company and into the trenches of entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and transformation.
In this conversation, we dive deep into the identity shifts, the loneliness, the fire of burnout, and the courage it takes to say: this isn’t working anymore.
But this episode isn’t just about leaving the old ways behind—it’s about becoming who you really are, and it’s about showing up for the life that’s calling you, even when the roadmap doesn’t exist.
Previously Published on Own Your Truth
Welcome to the Own Your Truth Podcast, a show that highlights individuals who’ve embraced the dark lessons of life, and used these difficult moments as fuel for growth and success. These are the artists, entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, survivors, and thrivers who have made it to the other side of hardship with unique knowledge, and inspirational insights. I’m your host Ken Cervera, and I believe a good conversation can change your life. So if you’re curious to explore the gritty business of living your purpose, then I invite you to step into the present moment, remove the mask, and Own Your Truth.
FAQs – About The Good Men Project
What is The Good Men Project?
The Good Men Project is a mission-driven media platform founded in 2010 that explores modern masculinity, men’s mental health, relationships, fatherhood, identity, and social change through personal stories, expert insights, and cultural analysis.
What is The Good Men Project’s mission?
Our mission is to expand the conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century — in ways that are inclusive, emotionally honest, and grounded in real human experience.
Why does The Good Men Project focus on masculinity?
Because masculinity shapes how men show up in relationships, families, workplaces, and communities. Examining it thoughtfully helps reduce harm, challenge stereotypes, and create healthier outcomes for everyone.
Is The Good Men Project inclusive?
Yes. GMP is committed to inclusive, progressive perspectives that challenge sexism, racism, homophobia, and narrow gender roles. We believe expanding masculinity benefits people of all genders.
What makes GMP different from other men’s lifestyle sites?
GMP is not a trend-driven content mill. It is a cultural platform built on depth, nuance, and long-term conversations about masculinity, identity, and human connection.
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