Ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life—even if, on paper, everything looks “successful”? What if the freedom, joy, and meaning you’re craving are waiting on the other side of letting go?

🔥 What You'll Learn (3 Powerful Takeaways)

  • The Power of the Pause: How a 6-month sabbatical became a 14-year global journey and reshaped Ray’s definition of success.
  • Rewriting Your Identity: Discover the moment Ray realized he was simply playing a role—and how acting in a play cracked his reality wide open.
  • Service Over Status: Hear how helping elephants, orphans, and cancer patients led Ray to more fulfillment than any boardroom ever could.

✨ What This Episode Is About

In today’s soul-stirring conversation, host Kevin Lowe sits down with Ray Martin—a former CEO whose life unraveled completely in a matter of months. His marriage ended, his business collapsed, and his father passed away. But instead of breaking down, Ray broke free.


This episode offers an inspiring, practical, and deeply reflective look at what it really means to reclaim your life, redefine success, and walk an unconventional path guided by inner truth.


Whether you're in the midst of a life transition, burnout, or simply seeking deeper purpose—this episode is your permission slip to begin again.


🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

ALL THINGS Ray Martin & Life Without a Tie are found by visiting: LifeWithoutATie.com


Topics Covered

Life after burnout, How to reinvent yourself after failure, Minimalist lifestyle transformation, Sabbatical ideas for professionals, Redefining success and fulfillment, Mindfulness and personal growth, Traveling for self-discovery, Ray Martin Life Without a Tie, Vipassana retreat benefits, Purpose-driven living


Who Is Ray Martin?

Ray Martin is a leadership coach, former award-winning CEO, and author of Life Without a Tie. After a personal and professional implosion in 2005, Ray walked away from everything he knew to explore a radically different life—starting with a 6-month sabbatical that led to 14 years of world travel, deep reflection, and meaningful service.


From running the NYC Marathon to raising thousands for causes across Asia, Ray's story is one of bold reinvention, soulful truth, and purpose-led living. Today, he coaches global leaders and continues to share his journey through writing and speaking.


👉 Visit LifeWithoutATie.com to connect with Ray, explore his book, and learn more.


🎧 Press play now to explore how releasing the life you’ve outgrown can help you step into the one that’s waiting to be lived.






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  • Show Notes

    Ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life—even if, on paper, everything looks “successful”? What if the freedom, joy, and meaning you’re craving are waiting on the other side of letting go?

    🔥 What You'll Learn (3 Powerful Takeaways)

    • The Power of the Pause: How a 6-month sabbatical became a 14-year global journey and reshaped Ray’s definition of success.
    • Rewriting Your Identity: Discover the moment Ray realized he was simply playing a role—and how acting in a play cracked his reality wide open.
    • Service Over Status: Hear how helping elephants, orphans, and cancer patients led Ray to more fulfillment than any boardroom ever could.

    ✨ What This Episode Is About

    In today’s soul-stirring conversation, host Kevin Lowe sits down with Ray Martin—a former CEO whose life unraveled completely in a matter of months. His marriage ended, his business collapsed, and his father passed away. But instead of breaking down, Ray broke free.


    This episode offers an inspiring, practical, and deeply reflective look at what it really means to reclaim your life, redefine success, and walk an unconventional path guided by inner truth.


    Whether you're in the midst of a life transition, burnout, or simply seeking deeper purpose—this episode is your permission slip to begin again.


    🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

    ALL THINGS Ray Martin & Life Without a Tie are found by visiting: LifeWithoutATie.com


    Topics Covered

    Life after burnout, How to reinvent yourself after failure, Minimalist lifestyle transformation, Sabbatical ideas for professionals, Redefining success and fulfillment, Mindfulness and personal growth, Traveling for self-discovery, Ray Martin Life Without a Tie, Vipassana retreat benefits, Purpose-driven living


    Who Is Ray Martin?

    Ray Martin is a leadership coach, former award-winning CEO, and author of Life Without a Tie. After a personal and professional implosion in 2005, Ray walked away from everything he knew to explore a radically different life—starting with a 6-month sabbatical that led to 14 years of world travel, deep reflection, and meaningful service.


    From running the NYC Marathon to raising thousands for causes across Asia, Ray's story is one of bold reinvention, soulful truth, and purpose-led living. Today, he coaches global leaders and continues to share his journey through writing and speaking.


    👉 Visit LifeWithoutATie.com to connect with Ray, explore his book, and learn more.


    🎧 Press play now to explore how releasing the life you’ve outgrown can help you step into the one that’s waiting to be lived.






    Hey, it's Kevin!


    I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!




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