{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"She Leads®: The Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs Building to $1 Million and Beyond","title":"Aligning Purpose with Passion: Building a Legacy in Business and Life with Michelle Charpentier","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2191,"description":"\"As women, we're always making excuses for why we can't do things for ourselves. But if you don't make the time, it won't ever happen.\"Michelle Charpentier brings over 15 years of diverse experience, from startups to luxury brands. She founded Charp Consulting with a mission to empower all brands to reach their full potential. She is a leadership coach at Braven, a board member of the Columbia College Chicago National Alumni Board, where she contributes to mentorship and dynamic programming. Her focus is on supporting nonprofits, women-owned businesses, and fellow mom-preneurs through innovative consulting services and community-building initiatives. She's also a mom of three and an author.Michelle’s journey to entrepreneurship started after spending nine years in the corporate world. Firstly in the fashion industry before leaping into entrepreneurship during the pandemic. Her love for mentoring and community building led her to found Charp Consulting.Her upcoming book is a labor of love and will guide people through self-discovery, helping them unlock their potential at every stage of life. Michelle believes that by doing inner work, understanding your personal beliefs, and aligning them with your career, you can find your true calling, whether you're an entrepreneur or working for someone else.The real fulfillment in your career doesn’t come from finding a job but from finding one that resonates with who you are. If you're unhappy, it’s not always about the company; it’s about being misaligned with your purpose.Show notes:⭐ Mentorship space: Michelle's focus on supporting nonprofits, women-owned businesses, and fellow mom-preneurs. 04:42😇 Blessing in disguise: Being laid off gave her enough time to work on her business. 06:50🤑 The biggest challenge was pricing and monetizing her services: 10:32⚡ Power of partnerships and collaborations: Believing in some projects and working pro bono. 15:00🧠 Utilizing both sides of the brain: Just try it and see if it works for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f7FqP7W8-EcdwM3jDjh2bR8-K_lYYQIY-w0kz2NXAOA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYmZj/MzdiNWI3NGY2OGVi/MjljYzRkMDliODAw/Y2U2Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}