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Life After Corporate
Author: Deb Boulanger
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Your ultimate guide for making the leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur. Deb Boulanger is an executive leader, entrepreneur, and founder of The Launch Lab for women entrepreneurs. Is it your time to break through the glass ceiling once and for all and claim your ticket to the C-suite? Come back each week to get leading strategies, advice and tools that will give you the skills and confidence you need to replace your corporate paycheck and make an even bigger impact through your work. Are you looking for answers to questions like: How to replace your paycheck as a coach or consultant? How to price and package your services? and how to get new clients everytime you speak? This is your place for the latest strategies to make more and work less as the CEO of your own business.
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In this mini episode, I want to acknowledge you for being brave and making the hard decision to leave your corporate job and take the risk of launching your business. Entrepreneurship is not the easy road. It's much easier to sit back and "quiet quit" than it is to step out and make the leap to starting a coaching or consulting business. In this episode I share: - How long it took me to replace my corporate salary - Why coaching is critical to success - How to crowd source incredible content that converts new buyers - How you can get my direct advice on your best direction for business growth - Why I have chosen you to invite to a special event November 7-11 - The elements of predictable growth Join Deb for Reliable Revenue Secrets - all the details are right here. Once you reserve your spot, join us in our LinkedIn Group "Predictable Revenue Strategies" here.
There are 3 primary reasons why women tend to undervalue themselves:(1) They were raised to be nice and please others, (2) they're afraid of success, and (3) they're taught to believe that their value is dependent on their appearance. It's vital that women learn to value themselves so that they can create healthy relationships and achieve their goals. Today, Deb revisits an episode she did with Barbara Huson back in December 2020. And as relevant as it was back then, it's even more so today. Barbara's no nonsense approach highlights her passion to educate women on financial literacy as well as helping them recognize their own worth. *(Pro Tip)* You may find yourself hitting the rewind a few times throughout this episode just so you can put some of Barbara's idioms to memory. [00:01 - 07:59] Opening Segment Barbara tells us why she's driven to help women become financially educated Women entrepreneurs earn just 30 cents for each dollar a male earns Women give away their skills at bargain prices because they don't believe they're worth it. [08:00 -12:44] What's the #1 Requirement to go to the next level in earnings? Why is it so scary to "step into your value"? What is Greatness? What's the connection between Purpose and Profit? [12:45 - 18:23] The 3 levels of financial development The key to success is going where you fear. Lack of strategy is the recipe for failure What's the difference between Profit and Wealth? [18:24 -34:43] The 3 steps to training your mind to rewire your brain Recognize, Reframe and Respond differently Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. What's the first question you should ask yourself? What is The Law of Congruence? [34:44 - 41:55] Closing Segment Connect with Barbara through the links below Follow us on social media and leave a review Final words Connect with Barbara Huson Facebook: Barbara Huson-Formerly Stanny | Facebook Instagram: @thebarbarahuson Twitter: @TheBarbaraHuson LInkedIn: Barbara (Stanny) Huson | LinkedIn Website: barbara-huson.com Here's another episode you might enjoy as well: Ep 70. Are You Wired for Struggle? https://lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com/ Tweetable Quotes: "I was so hungry to make millions, but that was coming from my ego. Who wanted to feel worthy… but my soul wanted greatness" -Barbara Huson "I have this theory that if you don't deal with your money, your money will deal with you". - Barbara Huson SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Ruchi wasn't sure where she would land when she made the decision to descend the corporate ladder but she plunged into the world of entrepreneurship and met amazing, strong women who had the guts to launch a company but didn't know how to keep it functioning successfully on a daily basis. Being able to assist wonderful business owners who are excellent at what they do but have not yet fully realized their greatest vision, Ruchi knew that she had found her true purpose. Listen in while Deb and her good friend catch up and talk about female entrepreneurship, and what most women don't know about their bottom line. [00:01 - 05:09] Opening Segment Senior Corporate Leader Deb and Ruchi share an anniversary What is the best advice that she ever got? [05:10 -09:44] People are attracted to her unconventional style Traps: How does someone know if they need help? Do you value yourself enough? You're impowered: Don't ever forget it, Don't take it for granted. How does one's self-worth align personal and business goals? [09:45 - 28:44] What's not included in the Profit/Loss statement How do you plan for growth The multiple bank account tip Change your language; use your words to create the life you want Get the Dashboard- (more info below) Don't let lack of confidence show in your pricing [28:45 - 30:45] Closing Segment Connect with Ruchi through the links below Follow us on social media and leave a review Final words Connect with Ruchi Pinniger Facebook: Watch Her Prosper | Facebook Instagram: @watchherprosper Twitter: @watchherprospr LInkedIn: "Ruchi Pinniger" | Search | LinkedIn Website: https://www.watchherprosper.com Ask Ruchi: https://www.watchherprosper.com/askruchi Get the Dashboard Get the FREE Cash Flow Projections Template https://www.watchherprosper.com/cashflow Or Text "Prosper" to 66866 (in USA only) An episode you might enjoy as well: Ep 74. The Six Figure Side Hustle with Monica Monfre https://lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com/ Tweetable Quotes: "Who you've been with money is zero indication of who you are capable of BECOMING with money" - Ruchi Pinniger "Fear makes you stuck and faith brings you forward". - Deb Boulanger SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
If you're feeling like your marketing efforts have been less than successful lately, it's possible you've fallen into a marketing rut. This is a common problem for businesses of all sizes, but there are some simple ways to get back on track. In this episode, Deb defines what a marketing rut is and gives some practical advice on how to get that spark back. Tune in to learn more! [00:01 – 02:15] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast! The importance of keeping your growth sustainable How do you know if you're in a marketing rut? [02:16 – 17:14] When your marketing plan is no longer working A brief disclaimer The "rinse and repeat" marketing approach Are you in a marketing groove or a marketing rut? Deb does a behind the scenes look at her own analytics dashboard Deb's five tips on "getting your marketing groove back" [17:15 - 19:51] Closing Segment Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter Final words Join the FREE "Reliable Revenue Secrets" five-day event September 12-16, 2022 (1pm-1:45pm EST) www.TheGreatDoover.com/event Tweetable Quotes: "As new people get to know you who are peers or collaborators in your market, your influence will grow through proxy. And you will find your referral system increasing. You'll find you're getting a steady stream of referrals that you weren't getting before.." - Deb Boulanger "So stay current on the issues your clients care about most. Be sure to notice where they're showing up, what other content are they consuming? What platforms are they on? Where can you be engaged in the conversation?" - Deb Boulanger "In many ways you are training your audience, how to consume your content. You are training them when to show up, how to show up and how to engage with you."- Deb Boulanger SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you wondering why so many accomplished women leave high-powered corporate roles only to feel lost and underpaid as entrepreneurs? In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb Boulanger talks honestly about the habits and beliefs you pick up from family, school, and corporate life, and how those patterns follow you into business ownership. She shares her own path from Group VP to coach, and how confidence can suddenly dip when you step out on your own. You will hear what really affects your ability to charge fairly, why certain old patterns feel hard to shake, and how to use your experience to stand out in a crowded space. If you have ever questioned your value or held back on raising your rates, this episode helps you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity. Don't let another year go by feeling unseen. Take the first step toward stronger confidence and real earnings. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Link for the Special discount: https://members.laccommunity.com/plans/1922682?bundle_token=9b484dddc972d8b42e39db1d914625e9&utm_source=manual More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 235. Decode the Gene Keys for Business Growth with Kehla G 233. Why Business Astrology Helps You Plan with More Precision with Barbara Alexander Tweetable Quotes from Deb Boulanger: "The moment you leave corporate and step into entrepreneurship, you go from the woman with all the answers to the woman with all the questions." "You didn't lose your talent when you left corporate. You just lost your self trust for a minute. Let's get it back." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
What if your greatest entrepreneurial breakthroughs were already coded in your DNA, just waiting to be unlocked? On today's episode, Kehla G. and Deb dig into the transformative power of Gene Keys and how this innovative system blends Human Design, astrology, and contemplative practices for entrepreneurs seeking more purpose, prosperity, and soulful leadership. You'll discover how business coaching with Gene Keys uncovers a unique blueprint, helping you move beyond external conditioning into spiritual entrepreneurship that channels greater clarity and aligned action. Ready to shift your entrepreneurial leadership and prosperity strategy from mere tactics to soulful, sustainable success? Pro Tip: Get ready to take notes. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Join the Life After Corporate Community on Mighty Networks HERE Connect with Kehla G Website: kehlag@gmail.com Instagram: @kehlag Gift for the listeners: https://www.kehlag.com/actualizewithyourpearl More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 234. Stop Being "Nice". Start Being a Kind (and Wise Leader with Tricia Brouk 233. Why Business Astrology Helps You Plan with More Precision with Barbara Alexander 232. The New Era of Entrepreneurship: Why Intuition Is Your Greatest Business Strategy with Kim Woods Tweetable Quotes by Kehla G: "Prosperity really comes from the way that you help to see. Help others to see things differently." "When you trust your intuition, when you give yourself the grace to be self-expressed and you're willing to be intimate about this is my experience... that's really what helped me create my brand and my unique edge in the industry." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Can the journey from corporate power player to independent entrepreneur also be a path to wise leadership? In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb Boulanger introduces us to Tricia Brouk shares how embracing your Buddha nature can transform your approach to leadership, fuel self worth, and help women entrepreneurs thrive beyond traditional reward systems. Through candid stories of overcoming fear and using stillness practice for clarity, Tricia and Deb Boulanger reveal how strategic storytelling empowers women to cultivate a new identity and make bold, authentic decisions. Are you ready to unlock wise leadership and become the sovereign entrepreneur you were meant to be? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Tricia Brouk https://triciabrouk.com/ www.beingsmartisstupid.com https://www.instagram.com/tricia_brouk/ More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 233. Why Business Astrology Helps You Plan with More Precision with Barbara Alexander 232. The New Era of Entrepreneurship: Why Intuition Is Your Greatest Business Strategy with Kim Woods 231. Beyond Hustle: Building a Business on Self-Worth, Not Burnout with Lulu Essey Quotes from Tricia Brouk: "If you can practice impermanence and detach from an outcome, you will alleviate so much of your and others suffering." "Everyone has a Buddha nature. And when you give yourself permission to embrace it, you will truly blossom into a wise leader." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Have you ever wondered what hidden forces are truly powering your entrepreneurial journey and determining your wealth and worth? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger welcomes strategic advisor and business astrologer Barbara Alexander for a conversation that interweaves neuroscience, astrology, and metaphysics. By combining business astrology with neuroscience coaching, Barbara reveals how understanding your personal energetic blueprint accelerates personal growth and transformation, helping you build not only a thriving business, but a soul-aligned life. Are you ready to unlock the secrets your chart holds and step fully into your entrepreneurial potential? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Barbara Alexander Website: https://www.barbaracalexander.com LinkedIn: @barbaracalexander/ Instagram: @aligningwithastrology/ More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 232. The New Era of Entrepreneurship: Why Intuition Is Your Greatest Business Strategy with Kim Woods 231. Beyond Hustle: Building a Business on Self-Worth, Not Burnout with Lulu Essey 230. Top 3 B2B Sales Mistakes New Consultants Make (and How to Fix Them) - with Leah Neaderthal Quotes by Barbara Alexander: "You almost have to have a therapeutic mindset…the information you're sharing is very sensitive." It really starts with your birth chart. If you follow astrology, most people think it's just a sun sign and your horoscope, but it's much more than that. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Have you ever wondered what truly happens when you step out of the corporate world and into the unknown territory of entrepreneurship? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger sits down with renowned business strategist and intuitive powerhouse, Kim Woods, to decode success in the new era of business. If you're struggling to find your footing after shedding your corporate identity or feeling lost in today's crowded online landscape, this conversation is your permission slip to reclaim your gifts, intuition, and authenticity. Discover how cultivating intuition in business isn't just a feel-good practice—it's an essential strategy for women navigating an identity shift after corporate and seeking new levels of purpose, impact, and wealth. This episode promises a full-bodied exploration of identity, power, and the magic that arises when you finally allow yourself to become who you truly are. Are you ready to reimagine business strategy for women and lead your life after corporate with more confidence, clarity, and authenticity than ever before? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Kim Woods Website: https://www.kimwoods.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimewoods/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXht7r3yCKU991YJZtv9nfg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimwoodschannel/ FB Biz Page: https://www.facebook.com/KIMWOODSCHANNEL/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1723707784 More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 231. Beyond Hustle: Building a Business on Self-Worth, Not Burnout with Lulu Essey 230. Top 3 B2B Sales Mistakes New Consultants Make (and How to Fix Them) - with Leah Neaderthal 229. Building Trust with Clients through Your Personal Brand Story With Mariana Henninger Quotes from the Guest Kim Woods "The more you suppress yourself, the less success you're going to have. Of that I'm 100% sure." "You certainly want intuition as a tool. You want it to be one of your best advisors." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Forget hustle. Forget external validation. The real foundation of a meaningful entrepreneurship journey is self-love. What if the key to a truly successful entrepreneurship journey isn't just hustle or external achievements, but rooted in something far deeper..... Self Love? In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb Boulanger sits down with Lulu Essey to explore how mental health and entrepreneurship intersect, and why reclaiming your identity through daily resilience practices is essential for sustainable success. As their conversation reveals, the path to thriving after leaving corporate life isn't about climbing new ladders, but about building an unwavering foundation of self-love that supports you through every high and low. Are you ready to transform your own life after corporate into a journey of genuine fulfillment and resilience? Are you ready to transform your life after corporate into a journey of genuine fulfillment and inner strength? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Lulu Essey Website: https://www.luluessey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucille-marie-essey/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lulu.essey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lulu.essey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@luluessey/featured More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 230. Top 3 B2B Sales Mistakes New Consultants Make (and How to Fix Them) - with Leah Neaderthal 229. Building Trust with Clients through Your Personal Brand Story With Mariana Henninger 228. How to Scale to 7 Figures Without Burnout: A 90-Day Path with Sailynn Doyle Tweetable Quotes by Lulu Essey: "Legacy is about impact, not achievements… the impact that I'm talking about, you know, beyond the business impact." "I'd rather do something imperfectly than waiting for conditions to be perfect because they never will be." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you struggling to crack the code of landing B2B clients after leaving corporate, and worried that your consulting proposals are just collecting dust? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger dives deep into what truly separates successful consultants from the rest, welcoming sales strategist and business builder Leah Nederthal. Together, they unveil the hidden pitfalls new consultants face, from misunderstanding corporate decision-making to overestimating the power of referrals and not having enough pipeline coverage. If your consulting journey feels like a maze full of obstacles, this episode offers real-world strategies to help you master the process buying journey, sharpen your sales conversations, and thrive—no matter the economic climate. Tune in to discover how you can transform "no response" into "new client" and build a business that pays in profit and personal freedom. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Leah Nederthal. Website: https://www.smartgetspaid.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahtn Podcast: https://pod.link/1531756453 More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 229. Building Trust with Clients through Your Personal Brand Story With Mariana Henninger 228. How to Scale to 7 Figures Without Burnout: A 90-Day Path with Sailynn Doyle 227. How Heidi Solomon-Orlick Built GirlzWhoSell and Redefined Success After 60 Tweetable Quotes by Sales Strategist, Leah Nederthal: "There's actually two journeys that every consultant has to—or every client goes through when they make a decision." "The internal advocate, what we call the champion, can be more effective than even having access to the decision maker." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast with other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
What if the only thing standing between your business and rapid growth is the story you're telling—or not telling—about yourself? In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb Boulanger sits down with Mariana Henninger, Emmy award-winning filmmaker and emotion-led marketing expert, to reveal how women entrepreneurs can leverage emotion-led marketing and brand storytelling to create a magnetic personal branding presence. Whether you're overwhelmed by social media marketing or wondering how to harness video marketing to build trust in a crowded market, this conversation unpacks actionable trust-building strategies that help entrepreneurs become instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Are you ready to transform your entrepreneur visibility and turn cold audiences into loyal clients with just one powerful story? Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast for the full notes. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Mariana Henninger Website: http://brandmagnetic.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/brandmagnetic LinkedIn: Mariana Henninger | LinkedIn More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 228. How to Scale to 7 Figures Without Burnout: A 90-Day Path with Sailynn Doyle 227. How Heidi Solomon-Orlick Built GirlzWhoSell and Redefined Success After 60 226. How Cinthia Pacheco Built a SEO-Driven Digital Marketing Agency Tweetable Quotes from Mariana Henninger: "They should feel like you care about them individually as people and you care more than growing your business." "Your story is not about you at this moment. You have all of the rest of your marketing to tell, all of your other anecdotes and stories." SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you building a business or building a life? In this episode, Deb Boulanger and Sailynn Doyle talk about the hidden challenges—like burnout in entrepreneurship and the false promises of the franchise business model—that stall sustainable business growth. Discover the pivotal role of business systems and automation, and how a simple 90-day business plan can transform chaos into clarity. From the raw realities of burnout and shame to the revolutionary four-pillar foundation of sustainable scalability, this episode is packed with paradigm-shifting advice for women entrepreneurs. Don't just chase revenue goals—discover how the right systems can set you free. This conversation isn't just about scaling up; it's about claiming the life—and business—you truly want. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, and Instagram, Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Sailynn Doyle Website: www.passionpurposeposture.com www.instagram.com/sailynndoyle www.facebook.com/sailynndoyle www.linkedin.com/in/sailynndoyle https://www.youtube.com/c/SailynnDoyle More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 227. How Heidi Solomon-Orlick Built GirlzWhoSell and Redefined Success After 60 226. How Cinthia Pacheco Built a SEO-Driven Digital Marketing Agency 225. Plant Medicine for Entrepreneurs Healing Trauma and Unlocking Potential Tweetable Quotes: "When I sat down and broke out what I actually did during those two years, it came down to four core pillars. And that's what I call my legacy business system"...Sailynn Doyle on how she created her Legacy Business System "I really fine tuned everything to get to the point where that business truly ran like a machine. And that was what I wanted."...Sailynn Doyle on building a fine tuned business SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you redefining what success looks like in your life after a long corporate career? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger sits down with Heidi Solomon-Orlich, a powerhouse who transformed her journey of loss, reinvention, and purpose into GirlzWhoSell—a movement championing economic empowerment for young women from underserved communities. From the challenges of pivoting from corporate security to leading with legacy, this conversation goes into how one person's vision created ripples of impact through mentorship, scholarship, and storytelling. Get energized by the triumphs, roadblocks, and the unapologetic pursuit of passion that defines a truly meaningful legacy. You'll walk away inspired, ready to pursue your next chapter—and to use your voice for change. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Heidi Solomon-Orlick Website: https://www.heidisolomonorlick.com Website: https://www.girlzwhosell.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Heidi-Solomon-Orlick-Author/61575864364500/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heidi_theauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidisolomon1/ More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 226. How Cinthia Pacheco Built a SEO-Driven Digital Marketing Agency 225. Plant Medicine for Entrepreneurs Healing Trauma and Unlocking Potential 224. The Soul Work of Entrepreneurship Tweetable Quotes: "My definition of success has totally changed. It's not about chasing money or title—it's about chasing impact and legacy."... Heidi Solomon-Orlick. "I had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. That was the first step."... Heidi Solomon-Orlick SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast with other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections to elevate your success! Coupon Code for 20% off VIP20OFF Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
221. How Cinthia Pacheco Built a SEO-Driven Digital Marketing Agency Is it possible to leap from corporate comfort to entrepreneurial fulfillment—and thrive? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger welcomes digital marketer Cinthia Pacheco, founder of Digital Bloom IQ, who unveils her decade-long journey from agency life to building her own impact-driven business. You'll hear the real-world challenges of moving from a safe paycheck to the unpredictability of entrepreneurship, including confidence rollercoasters, reinvention, client pivots, and the surprising power of a clear vision. Cinthia shares transformative strategies to grow your business, harness community support, and lean into new skills—even when confronted with fear and doubt. For every aspiring entrepreneur searching for both freedom and meaning, this episode lays the yellow brick road to your own Emerald City. Your next breakthrough may be just a brave step away. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Cinthia Pacheco Website: https://digitalbloomiq.com/ Facebook:@digitalbloomiq Instagram: @digitalbloomiq YouTube: @bloomIQ733 LinkedIn: @Digital Bloom IQ: Podcast: Digitally Overwhelmed More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 225. Plant Medicine for Entrepreneurs Healing Trauma and Unlocking Potential 224. The Soul Work of Entrepreneurship 223. How to Land Your First $100K Consulting Client After Leaving Corporate with Jessica Fearnley Tweetable Quotes: "If you're not feeling fear, you're probably not stretching yourself enough."... Cinthia Pacheco. "I knew I had something...but there was something that I wasn't giving that I was meant to give."... Cinthia Pacheco. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast with other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Coupon Code for 20% off VIP20OFF Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Could the key to unlocking fulfillment and breaking free from old patterns lie in the intersection of plant medicine, entrepreneurship, and quantum physics? In this eye-opening episode, Deb Boulanger sits down with Palveshey Tariq, a pioneering psychedelic integration coach, whose journey spans trauma healing, quantum physics, and the transformative power of plant medicine like psilocybin therapy. Together, they explore the distinction between microdosing vs macrodosing, the spiritual path of entrepreneurship, and why entrepreneur mental health demands deeper self-awareness. If you've ever wondered how a psychedelic integration coach blends scientific rigor with spiritual exploration to fuel true growth, you're about to discover a roadmap toward empowered change. Are you ready to rethink consciousness and embrace new healing possibilities? For full notes, go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast To Watch the Show, click HERE Connect with Deb Boulanger Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and Instagram Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Palveshey Tariq Website: https://www.alternativecoachingmethods.com Instagram: @palveshey LinkedIn: @alternative-coaching-methods Podcast: The Palveshow Resources & Mentions Byron Katie: The Work Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research Alternative Coaching Methods/Retreats Dr. Joe Dispenza's Research More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 224. The Soul Work of Entrepreneurship 223. How to Land Your First $100K Consulting Client After Leaving Corporate with Jessica Fearnley 222. The Hidden Career Grief No One Talks About When You Leave Corporate - with Laverne McKinnon Tweetable Quotes: "What psychedelics or plant medicines do is they lay down a whole new layer of snow, and that allows you the chance to recreate new grooves on purpose, with purpose."...Palveshey Tariq "These medicines reveal all the dark areas that you've been avoiding. And then they assign you the homework, but you still have to go home and do the work."...Palveshey Tariq SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Coupon Code for 20% off VIP20OFF Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or check out our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you questioning your identity now that you've left the titles and security of corporate life behind? In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger invites you to explore the deeper transformation that entrepreneurship demands—one that goes far beyond business cards and paychecks. Drawing from her own journey and those of her clients, Deb reveals why leaving corporate isn't just a professional pivot; it's a spiritual awakening and a full-blown ego reset. With honest talk about the uncomfortable void, the necessity of shedding old beliefs, and the actionable steps needed to become your fully-embodied CEO self, Deb guides you through the gritty, powerful stages of reinvention. This episode is your permission slip for radical self-acceptance, and a compelling call to stop hiding your brilliance. What could your most authentic, purpose-driven life look like if you let go of old titles and stepped fully into your next chapter? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the private Facebook Group! Read More about Life After Corporate HERE More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 223. How to Land Your First $100K Consulting Client After Leaving Corporate with Jessica Fearnley 222. The Hidden Career Grief No One Talks About When You Leave Corporate - with Laverne McKinnon 221. What I learned about closing deals from the FBI Negotiator, Chris Voss. Tweetable Quotes: "Leaving corporate isn't just a new chapter. It's a total ego reset."... Deb Boulanger on your mind set when leaving corporate "The biggest gift that you can give yourself in this lifetime on this planet is to give yourself the gift of becoming."... …Deb Boulanger on the greatest gift SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! Coupon Code for 20% off VIP20OFF Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com
Are you ready to leave your corporate career behind and step boldly into entrepreneurship but wonder what it truly takes to create a seven-figure consulting business? In this episode, Deb Boulanger and expert guest Jessica Fearnley unpack the exact mindset shifts and offer pricing strategies women consultants need to thrive in B2B consulting. From crafting high-value consulting offers to scaling your consulting business without burning out, you'll discover why transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship is less about working harder and more about thinking smarter. What's holding you back from making your own move into seven-figure consulting—and what could you achieve if you started today? Get ready for powerful advice that could change your entrepreneurial trajectory forever. Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the private Facebook Group! Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Jessica Fearnley Website: jessicafearnley.com/ LinkedIn: Jessica Fearnley | LinkedIn Instagram: @sevenfigureconsultant/ Podcast: Seven Figure Consultant with Jessica Fearnley Book: Too Much: How To Thrive Being More Instead of Settling for Less More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 222. The Hidden Career Grief No One Talks About When You Leave Corporate - with Laverne McKinnon 221. What I learned about closing deals from the FBI Negotiator, Chris Voss. 220. The #1 Legal Mistake New Entrepreneurs Make — And How to Avoid It" - with Latrice Smith, Esq. Tweetable Quotes: "You cannot grow your business to seven figures if you're still holding onto all those teeny tiny pieces.".. Jessica Fearnley on letting go "We need to start applying leverage, and I often say leverage instead of scale."... Jessica Fearnley on changing your mindset. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast with other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning by doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!
Have you ever left a job—by choice or not—and wondered why stepping into entrepreneurship still feels so heavy? Many high-achieving women discover that leaving behind a corporate role is more than a change in title; it's an emotional and spiritual upheaval. In this week's episode, host Deb Boulanger welcomes career strategist and grief recovery specialist Laverne McKinnon, who reveals why professional heartbreaks can spark lasting transformation. You'll discover why grieving job loss is not just logical but essential, how disenfranchised grief uniquely affects ambitious women in work-life transition, and why corporate layoffs hold a deeper emotional impact than most realize. If you've ever wondered why old self-doubt or impostor syndrome still lingers long after your exit, or how to ritualize your rebirth as a business owner, this conversation is a must-listen. Don't let unprocessed loss sabotage your next chapter—discover how honoring and integrating grief is the first step to powerful entrepreneurial reinvention. To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the private Facebook Group! Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Laverne McKinnon Website: https://www.LaverneMcKinnon.com Instagram: @LaverneMcKinnon YouTube: @moonshotmentor LinkedIn: @lavernem More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 221. What I learned about closing deals from the FBI Negotiator, Chris Voss. 220. The #1 Legal Mistake New Entrepreneurs Make — And How to Avoid It" - with Latrice Smith, Esq. 219. Are We Doing Facebook Groups Wrong? Key Lessons on Growing Your Business with Facebook with Tracy Beavers Tweetable: "Honoring and integrating grief is the first courageous step toward your most powerful reinvention."...Laverne McKinnon on coming back from the loss of a job. "There are no rules to grief, that everyone grieves uniquely, and there's no right or wrong way to grieve."...Laverne McKinnon on the process of grieving. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love, and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!
Are you convinced you know how to build trust and close deals—or could everything you've learned about sales and negotiation be… wrong? Today's episode of Life After Corporate, is a "Fan Favorite". Host Deb Boulanger sits down with world-renowned negotiation expert and author of "Never Split the Difference," Chris Voss. What if the secret to sales success isn't pitching or persuading, but mastering the art of emotional intelligence—and knowing exactly what's going on inside your prospect's mind? Chris shares gripping stories from his days as an FBI hostage negotiator and brings actionable advice straight to new entrepreneurs ready to leave their corporate comfort zone. Are you ready to ditch awkward scripts and create sales conversations that convert with confidence? Connect with Deb Boulanger To Watch the Show, click HERE For Full Notes, Go to LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast Connect with Deb on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the private Facebook Group! Read More about Life After Corporate HERE Connect with Chris Voss Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisVossNegotiation Instagram: @thefbinegotiator YouTube: NegotiationMastery - YouTube X (formally Twitter): @fbinegotiator Masterclass: Chris Voss Teaches The Art of Negotiation (masterclass.com) Book: Never Split the Difference (Audio) Amazon.com: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (Audible Audio Edition): Chris Voss, Michael Kramer, HarperAudio: Audible Books & Originals Book: Never Split the Difference (Hard Cover) Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It: Voss, Chris, Raz, Tahl: 9780062407801: Amazon.com: Books More Episodes To Enjoy! Go to: LifeAfterCorporate.com/podcast 220. The #1 Legal Mistake New Entrepreneurs Make — And How to Avoid It" - with Latrice Smith, Esq. 219. Are We Doing Facebook Groups Wrong? Key Lessons on Growing Your Business with Facebook with Tracy Beavers 218. Attention Alchemy: How to Build a Business That Books Itself Tweetable Quotes: "What makes people buy from you is your knowledge of what they're facing, which is not your value proposition."... Chris Voss. "Getting a 'that's right' out of somebody bonds them to me, makes them more honest and makes them less demanding, which is kind of what every salesperson wants to move the deal forward."...Chris Voss. SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs! Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love, and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!



