From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Stephanie Cartin’s Real Advice on Building, Balancing, & Belonging
Thu Aug 28 2025
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.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston
CHAPTERS00:00 The Power of Starting—Why Plans Matter, Even If They Change01:30 From Corporate Climber to Serial Entrepreneur04:48 Balancing a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job06:32 Advice for Women Starting Businesses Later in Life08:39 How to Choose the Right Community for You10:59 The Truth About “Just Jump”—Evaluating Timing and Readiness12:17 Redefining Success: Not Everyone Wants a Billion-Dollar Exit13:57 Unlearning Corporate Values to Build a Better Business16:22 Mentorship, Networking, and the “Built to Sell” Moment19:45 How Long-Term Relationships Lead to Trusted Advisors22:20 Setting Boundaries: Giving, Receiving, and Protecting Your Time23:45 Behind the Highlights: Stephanie’s Emotional Fertility Journey26:03 How Self-Advocacy Can Save Your Life29:58 You’re Not Alone—Why Asking for Help Is Essential31:54 Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable—Just Start Asking33:37 Founders Weekend Announcement—Building Community for Women Leaders
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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.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellprestonYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston CHAPTERS00:00 The Power of Starting—Why Plans Matter, Even If They Change01:30 From Corporate Climber to Serial Entrepreneur04:48 Balancing a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job06:32 Advice for Women Starting Businesses Later in Life08:39 How to Choose the Right Community for You10:59 The Truth About “Just Jump”—Evaluating Timing and Readiness12:17 Redefining Success: Not Everyone Wants a Billion-Dollar Exit13:57 Unlearning Corporate Values to Build a Better Business16:22 Mentorship, Networking, and the “Built to Sell” Moment19:45 How Long-Term Relationships Lead to Trusted Advisors22:20 Setting Boundaries: Giving, Receiving, and Protecting Your Time23:45 Behind the Highlights: Stephanie’s Emotional Fertility Journey26:03 How Self-Advocacy Can Save Your Life29:58 You’re Not Alone—Why Asking for Help Is Essential31:54 Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable—Just Start Asking33:37 Founders Weekend Announcement—Building Community for Women Leaders