The Five Year Plan

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How to Know When It’s Time to Quit: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Leave

October 06, 2026

Thank you to Strawberry.me for sponsoring this episode. Get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/thefiveyearplan.How do you know when it’s time to quit your job, change careers, end a relationship, or walk away from something you’ve spent years building?In this solo episode of The Five Year Plan, Anna breaks down 5 questions to ask yourself when you’re trying to figure out whether you’re going through a difficult season — or whether something is fundamentally no longer right f...

Gillian Liu: How She Built a $10M Company While Working a 9–5

September 29, 2026

Most entrepreneurship stories start with someone quitting their job and going all in. Gillian Liu did the opposite.Gillian is the co-founder of Kiyoko Beauty, one of the largest Asian beauty retailers in North America. She and her co-founder started Kiyoko as a side project in 2021 and grew it into a $10 million business — all while keeping their corporate jobs.In this episode, Gillian shares why she waited nearly five years to leave her 9–5, how keeping her job actually helped Kiyoko grow, a...

Hilary Henderson: From Policy Analyst to Viral Stand-Up Comedian — Bombing, Starting Over & Betting on Herself

September 22, 2026

Most of us spend years working toward a career before we ever find out what that career actually looks like day-to-day. In 2021, Hilary Henderson, a stand up comedian, was working a desk-job as a policy analyst when she had that realization. Hilary studied international development and economics, earned her master’s in public administration, and built a career in policy — only to realize the life she had worked so hard for wasn’t one she actually wanted.In this episode, Hilary shares how she ...

50 shades of Booshay · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Art of Purpose w/ Kenny S. Ramirez · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Five Year Plan?

The Five Year Plan is hosted by Anna Zhang. Its publicly listed email is annashuyizhang@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Five Year Plan?

The publicly listed email for The Five Year Plan: annashuyizhang@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Five Year Plan have?

Podseeker estimates The Five Year Plan reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Five Year Plan?

The Five Year Plan typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests have distinctive career-pivot or life-transition stories, often supported by professional experience, entrepreneurial achievements, or a significant personal experience. Common among recent guests: Built a successful business while maintaining another career; Made a substantial transition into a new profession; Overcame a major personal challenge and can speak to its impact. Recent guests include Gillian Liu, Hilary Henderson, and Janine Ilya.

How hard is it to get booked on The Five Year Plan?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Five Year Plan cover?

Recent episodes cover Careers, Career Change, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, and Work-life Balance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.