From Corporate Grind to Creative Freedom – Brand in the Making Ep. 2

Chelsea Hartner opens up about her leap from corporate marketing to building a life rooted in creativity and authenticity. She shares the mindset shift that helped her stop chasing external success and start designing a brand that actually feels like her. If you’ve ever felt stuck in someone else’s version of success, this one’s for you.

Chapters:
(00:00) Leaving Corporate to Find Freedom
(03:12) Learning to Trust Her Creative Voice
(06:45) Navigating Self-Doubt and Redefining Success
(10:29) Building a Brand That Feels Personal
(14:55) Advice for People on the Edge of Change

Creators and Guests

Host

Lauren Koetje

Passionate about creating impactful experiences, I specialize in streamlining operations, scheduling speakers, and overseeing production to bring innovative ideas to life.

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Behind every brand is a person.
We share their unheard stories as their journeys unfold.

Brand in the Making is a raw, unscripted podcast featuring founders, creators, and thought leaders who are building something meaningful. These are the voices you haven’t heard yet—captured in real time, before the headlines.

Each episode takes you inside the process: the sparks, the setbacks, and the strategies that shape personal brands and breakout businesses.

If you're curious about what it takes to build a brand that matters, this is your front-row seat.

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