The She Leads Podcast: Real Conversations with Women Entrepreneurs

"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 you. 18:07
💪🏻 General rules for marketing and communications: collaboration to utilize strengths. 19:56
🤓 The importance of having a good strategy. 22:07
📙 Inspired by young professionals and inner development: The work on her book was a labor of love. 24:32
🏆 Having your own business is not working 24/7: working from love and inspiration. 28:34
👨‍👩‍👧 Leaving a legacy of peace and balance to her daughters: ‘Make the time to work on your dreams.’ 32:28

Links:
Connect : instagram.com/brooklyn_pioneer
Website: charpconsulting.com
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👩🏻‍⚖️ ⭐️ Adrienne Garland - She Leads® Podcast Network - 4 women X women ⭐️ 🎧 Sugar Coated Podcast Host| Leadership Conferences, Retreats #SheLeads #Women #entreprenuers

What is The She Leads Podcast: Real Conversations with Women Entrepreneurs?

Discover the go-to podcast for driven women entrepreneurs ready to lead! Join host Adrienne Garland, CEO of She Leads Media, as she uncovers the unfiltered path to scaling your business to 7 and 8 figures. Each week, bold female founders share their raw stories, overcoming challenges, and proven strategies for explosive growth – all without sugar-coating a thing.
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At She Leads Media, we reject the notion that women must be deferential or pull back our opinions. Instead, we're creating a powerful platform where women are free to express their brilliance without restraint. Whether you're launching your venture or ready to scale new heights of revenue and profit, The She Leads Podcast: Real Conversations with Women Entrepreneurs delivers the unvarnished truth you need to thrive in today's competitive business landscape.
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