From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Stephanie Cartin’s Real Advice on Building, Balancing, & Belonging

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Get Real, Get Results.

Chantell Preston

23 episodes

3 months ago

Join host Chantell Preston, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, project management, and consulting, as she shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from navigating the complexities of career advancement and personal satisfaction. Through candid conversations and expert advice, "Get Real, Get Results" serves as your go-to resource for achieving harmony between work and life without sacrificing well-being. Learn more at: https://chantellpreston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

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From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Stephanie Cartin’s Real Advice on Building, Balancing, & Belonging

Get Real, Get Results.

35 minutes

3 months ago

From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Stephanie Cartin’s Real Advice on Building, Balancing, & Belonging

What does it really take to leap from a stable corporate job to building a thriving business, all while balancing life’s toughest challenges? In this empowering new episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell is joined by Stephanie Cartin—serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Socialfly, and leader of the Entrepreneista League—for a candid conversation about embracing risk, building community, and redefining success on your own terms.

Stephanie shares her journey from childhood side hustler to running a top social media agency, highlighting the pivotal moment she left the corporate world to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. She’s transparent about the realities of juggling multiple roles—business owner, mother, and advocate—and opens up about her difficult fertility journey and the power of self-advocacy in health and business.

If you’ve ever wondered how successful women really juggle it all—or if you’re ready to join a network that supports your next big leap—this episode is for you!

Learn more at:
https://chantellpreston.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellpreston
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http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

CHAPTERS
00:00 The Power of Starting—Why Plans Matter, Even If They Change
01:30 From Corporate Climber to Serial Entrepreneur
04:48 Balancing a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job
06:32 Advice for Women Starting Businesses Later in Life
08:39 How to Choose the Right Community for You
10:59 The Truth About “Just Jump”—Evaluating Timing and Readiness
12:17 Redefining Success: Not Everyone Wants a Billion-Dollar Exit
13:57 Unlearning Corporate Values to Build a Better Business
16:22 Mentorship, Networking, and the “Built to Sell” Moment
19:45 How Long-Term Relationships Lead to Trusted Advisors
22:20 Setting Boundaries: Giving, Receiving, and Protecting Your Time
23:45 Behind the Highlights: Stephanie’s Emotional Fertility Journey
26:03 How Self-Advocacy Can Save Your Life
29:58 You’re Not Alone—Why Asking for Help Is Essential
31:54 Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable—Just Start Asking
33:37 Founders Weekend Announcement—Building Community for Women Leaders