Your ultimate guide for making the leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur. Deb Boulanger is an executive leader, entrepreneur, and founder of The Launch Lab for women entrepreneurs. Is it your time to break through the glass ceiling once and for all and claim your ticket to the C-suite? Come back each week to get leading strategies, advice and tools that will give you the skills and confidence you need to replace your corporate paycheck and make an even bigger impact through your work. Are you looking for answers to questions like: How to replace your paycheck as a coach or consultant? How to price and package your services? and how to get new clients everytime you speak? This is your place for the latest strategies to make more and work less as the CEO of your own business.
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216. Why Self-Awareness and Intuition Matter More Than Strategy
mardi 20 mai 2025 • Durée 43:17
Are you relying solely on logic to navigate your entrepreneurial journey, ignoring the powerful inner voice that could accelerate your success?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger sits down with Shoshanna French, renowned for her work in intuitive leadership and founder of Simple Spirit, to explore how tuning into your intuition can transform your business decisions and outcomes.
Discover why learning to trust your intuition isn’t just a “soft skill,” but a game-changer for overcoming self-doubt and building true business intuition. Learn to recognize your intuitive strengths, avoid costly mistakes, and harness your inner guidance for clarity, faster decision-making, and authentic growth. If you’ve ever questioned your ability to trust yourself after leaving corporate, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead from your wisest self.
Are you ready to turn intuition into your most powerful tool for business and life?
Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
205. Common Trademark Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands
197. How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES
194. How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Becoming Seven-Figure Poor
119. Pivoting During a Pandemic and Leading With Your North Star, with Cate Luzio - Founder of Luminary
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215. Personal Growth and Alignment Strategies for Coaches with Danita Young
mardi 13 mai 2025 • Durée 37:43
Are you unconsciously sabotaging your entrepreneurial journey with limiting beliefs from your corporate past?
This episode of Life After Corporate dives deep into the turbulent inner journey from regular paychecks to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship. Host Deb Boulanger welcomes transformational coach Danita Young, who shares her raw, inspiring story of hitting rock bottom, rebuilding from failure, and ultimately discovering true alignment. Discover why mastering the inner game—overcoming anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt—is not just a mindset shift but the foundation for sustainable business growth. With practical strategies, memorable stories of resilience, and a powerful reminder that self-development is a prerequisite, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about success.
Tune in to learn why alignment is more powerful than hustle, and how your inner resilience could be the most valuable asset you own.
Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
214. Building Powerful Communities with Friendship First, Business Second with Inbal Claudio
mardi 6 mai 2025 • Durée 34:27
Are you overlooking the true power of community in growing your business?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Debra Boulanger sits down with three-time founder and master community builder, Imbal Claudio to unravel what it really takes to create thriving, connected spaces for women entrepreneurs. Imbal reveals her “friendship first, business second” philosophy, shares how she bootstrapped her own tech-based women’s network to 3,500+ members worldwide, and dispels the myths around easy community-building. From the emotional rollercoaster of funding a dream to the specific strategies for sparking genuine interaction both online and in-person, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to move beyond surface-level networking into authentic collaboration.
Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
213 Scaling Business Growth through Community Building with Entrepreneista’s Stephanie Cartin
mardi 29 avril 2025 • Durée 34:05
Are you leveraging the true power of the entrepreneurial community, or are you missing out on the connections, collaborations, and resources that could completely transform your business?
Host Deb Boulanger sits down with visionary entrepreneur Stephanie Cartin—cofounder of Socialfly and creator of the Entreprenista League—to unpack the real work behind scaling, selling, and supporting women-led businesses. From stories of girlhood hustles to the sophisticated systems behind a 2,500+ member-strong network, this conversation goes deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, including the sacrifices, strategies, and lessons learned in building a vibrant, scalable community.
212. Unlocking People Magic with Gina Bianchini and Mighty Networks
mardi 22 avril 2025 • Durée 48:41
Are you underestimating the true power of community in growing your coaching or consulting business?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, we’re joined by Gina Bianchini, the visionary behind Mighty Networks, a platform redefining how purpose-driven entrepreneurs build profitable, scalable communities. Discover why the future belongs to those who master “People Magic”—leveraging advanced technology and AI to create spaces where motivated people connect, transform, and grow. If you’ve struggled to stand out, goosebump-inducing insights await on the difference between an audience and a true community, and why focusing on transitions can spark explosive engagement.
Don’t miss this deep dive—learn how intentional design, smart hosting, and curated technology are the keys to thriving in the next decade. Your future as a transformational community leader starts here.
[0:01-] Building the Foundation: The Power of People Magic
Discover why connecting people to each other, not just content, creates impactful and lasting communities
Learn the crucial role of transition periods (career changes, entrepreneurship, etc.) in attracting highly motivated community members
Explore the difference between building an audience and cultivating a dynamic, interactive community
Understand the “flywheel” effect: how a motivated core group can trigger organic growth as members become natural ambassadors
[0:08:37] Rethinking Community Leadership: From Teaching to Hosting
Creating an environment with a clear framework allows members to apply concepts to their own lives—making their personal stories part of the collective value
Discover why less content can actually serve your community better by reducing overwhelm and enabling deeper connections
Analogies like hosting a dinner party illustrate how the best communities empower members to connect, share, and grow—without the host taking center stage
211. Secrets to Building Meaningful Memberships from 333 Collective founder, Diana Place
mardi 15 avril 2025 • Durée 43:11
Are you ready to redefine your life in your third act and infuse it with passion and purpose?
Join us in this riveting episode of Life After Corporate as Debra Boulanger welcomes Diana Place, who embarks on a deeply personal journey of reinvention post-corporate life. They explore the significance of community in navigating this transition and how redefining one’s ventures with deep personal alignment can set a thriving course into your third act. Diana shares her inspiring tale of how a major life event propelled her to pivot from an accomplished corporate leadership role to an entrepreneurial pursuit that aligns seamlessly with her passions.
This episode will challenge you to delve deeper, tune into those pivotal moments, and craft an impactful third act on your own terms.
[:001 - 07:30] From Corporate Leadership to Entrepreneurship
Diana reflects on her time at AOL and the internal shift that signaled her departure.
After embracing motherhood at 41, Diana sought a lifestyle accommodating her family values.
She recalls the excitement and challenge of leaving a corporate safety net for a clean slate.
The importance of aligning work with meaningful, personal imperatives becomes evident.
[07:31- 15:35] The Catalyst for Change: Embracing Life's Lightning Strikes
Discover how a health scare prompted profound reflection and reevaluation of priorities.
Diana identifies the significance of lightning strike moments that catalyze life transformations.
The conversation moves to the power of community in embracing and navigating transitions.
Diana details the birth of Third Act Quest following her personal health journey.
[15:36- 22:47] Building Community: Connection as a Cornerstone
210. The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants
mardi 8 avril 2025 • Durée 36:50
Are you ready to break free from corporate and build a business on your own terms?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, Deb sits down with Erin Halper, Founder and CEO of The Upside, to explore how real community—not just networking—can transform lives and careers.
Erin reveals how her own shift from corporate to consulting laid the groundwork for a global community that champions flexibility, purpose, and high-value business building.
Whether you're a coach, consultant, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll walk away with useful insights on community-building, authenticity, and escaping the scarcity mindset for good.
[00:05- 09:33] From Corporate Ladder to Consulting Freedom
Erin’s personal “life after corporate” story and leap into consulting.
A health crisis during pregnancy makes flexibility non-negotiable.
Erin spots a trend: women are quitting, unaware that consulting is an option.
The first version of The Upside—consultant matchmaking—and why she hated it.
[09:34 -18:18] Creating a True Community for Consultants
The “aha” moment: Erin realizes consultants need better positioning—not just clients.
Erin’s lesson: “I am the brand”—why she stopped hiding behind the business.
Community vs. Network: why support, not transactions, is the core of The Upside.
Establishing values, structure, and strict no-selling boundaries.
[18:19 - 26:00] Mindset Shifts & Milestones
How the community hit “flywheel” momentum through word-of-mouth.
Erin’s unique referral model—why a 1:1 with her is the best reward.
209. From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary’s Unique Network
mardi 1 avril 2025 • Durée 37:23
How do you transform a successful corporate career into a thriving business that builds communities and empowers individuals?
In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Debra Boulanger kickoffs off the Expert Community Builders series by interviewing Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global membership platform and professional ecosystem. Cate shares how she transitioned from corporate finance into community building, scaled a membership business without investors, and built an inclusive ecosystem that bridges entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate sponsors. The conversation spans Cate’s initial inspirations, the challenges of pivoting in a pandemic, the strategic growth through strategic acquisitions, and the crucial role of inclusivity in building impactful communities. Cate’s insights reveal how vulnerability in business is a strength and how agile adaptability fuels success.
This episode promises inspiring and practical insights for those eager to grow into successful leaders in the ever-changing digital landscape.
[3:00 – 05:30] The Meaning of Community & Luminary’s Mission
Shared access and intentional networking
Redefining community beyond daily engagement
Investing in relationships as a success strategy
Creating ecosystems of support for professional women
[05:45 – 08:40] Early Struggles in Scaling a New Membership Platform
Building brand awareness organically, without paid ads
Differentiating Luminary from coworking spaces or women’s clubs
Learning not to take business personally
Crowdsourcing member-driven programming topics
[08:40 – 13:40] Strategic Growth Through Acquisitions and Ecosystem Expansion
208. Building Belonging: How Life After Corporate is Creating a Home for Women Entrepreneurs
mercredi 26 mars 2025 • Durée 24:37
Are you searching for a supportive community to help you flourish after leaving the corporate world?
In this solo episode, host Deb Boulanger uncovers why communities are vital for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs aiming to grow beyond initial hurdles. Whether you’re tackling the complexities of scaling or craving real connections in a virtual world, discover how the right environment can fuel your momentum and keep you accountable. You’ll learn about diverse models—from local gatherings to online membership platforms—and how they empower members to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and generate lasting success.
What could be possible if you found a community that truly champions your vision?
[00:05- 07:14] Community Beginnings
Emphasizing the importance of finding like-minded individuals when leaving a corporate role
Highlighting the lack of clear guidance and established roadmaps for new entrepreneurs
Recognizing the challenge of losing a former professional identity and stepping into a new one
Underscoring the impact of having supportive allies and accessible meeting spaces
[07:15 -13:49] Embracing Scalable Solutions
Realizing the complexity of scaling, including team management and system development
Confronting the emotional and professional shifts from beginner to established entrepreneur
Acknowledging the transformative effect of in-person events and the outcomes they produce
Deciding it is time to create a dedicated space that addresses these middle-phase challenges
[13:50 - 18:25] Building a Space for Growth
207. Super Tight Branding Secrets to Niche Up and Multiply Revenue
mardi 18 mars 2025 • Durée 45:30
Are you convinced the market is too crowded to gain traction with your expertise?
In this “Life After Corporate” episode, host Deb Boulanger talks with LinkedIn thought leader Ellen Melko Moore, who reveals her approach to “niching up” and creating a distinctive message that magnetizes high-paying clients. Using her trademark “Bitch Slap of Truth,” Ellen challenges conventional thinking by urging entrepreneurs to specialize more precisely, offer genuine value, and transform standard outreach into genuine industry leadership. Discover how a targeted audience, a precise problem statement, and an unmistakable message can open vast new opportunities.
Will you claim your own specialized territory and seize the chance to multiply your revenue?
[00:05- 12:07] Introducing “Niching Up” and the “Bitch Slap of Truth”
“Niching up” is presented as a paradoxical approach to finding a more lucrative, specialized audience.
The “Bitch Slap of Truth” is a bold messaging strategy that confronts an audience’s core assumptions.
You need expert service providers to narrow your focus rather than attempting to serve everyone.
Clarification that refining your audience and message leads to higher-quality engagement and fees.
[12:08 -22:10] The Holy Trinity of Branding
Breakdown of the three essential elements: target client, problem solved, and solution articulation.
Demonstration that effective brand messaging must challenge prevailing assumptions in the marketplace.
Importance of using straightforward, memorable language to capture a potential client’s attention.
Reminder that stepping into a specialized market can elevate credibility and allow for premium pricing
213 Scaling Business Growth through Community Building with Entrepreneista’s Stephanie Cartin
212. Unlocking People Magic with Gina Bianchini and Mighty Networks
211. Secrets to Building Meaningful Memberships from 333 Collective founder, Diana Place
210. The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants
209. From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary’s Unique Network
208. Building Belonging: How Life After Corporate is Creating a Home for Women Entrepreneurs
Tweetable Quotes:
"This is really for solo entrepreneurs or women with teams who don't have a cofounder that just need to brainstorm about things that are coming up."...Inbal Claudio on who her community is for
"It took me about two and a half years, different developers, tons of tech issues, launch delays, but I launched it about three years ago."...Inbal Claudio on everything she had to go through to launch her community
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Community memberships, much like tithing or neighborhood dues, reflect a time-honored model of investing in shared purpose and transformation
[ 0:19:05] The Mechanics of Scale: Clarity, Structure, and Sustainable Growth
Set a “big purpose” for your community by articulating who you bring together, what they’ll do, and the transformation they’ll achieve
Use monthly themes to provide structure and novelty that keeps members engaged, excited, and coming back for more
Implement a predictable weekly calendar (e.g., live streams, member profiles, give/ask days) to build habits and foster repeated engagement
Harness the power of polls and questions to spark fast connections and valuable conversations—fueling the flywheel effect without overwhelming the host
[0:27:20] Community and Technology: The Future of People Magic
Leverage AI within community platforms to curate meaningful connections, highlight member strengths, and match people for optimal impact
Recognize that practicing community-building is a vital skill for the coming decades, making hosts and members alike more resilient and adaptable
Address the loneliness epidemic and rebuild trust by focusing on authentic stories, vulnerability, and genuine opportunities for members to give and ask
Envision a world where communities across generations benefit from advanced technology, fostering empathy, connection, and transformation both online and in real life
Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
211. Secrets to Building Meaningful Memberships from 333 Collective founder, Diana Place
210. The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants
209. From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary’s Unique Network
197. How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES
Tweetable Quotes:
"Your desire to show value and show you care in a world of content creation is actually overwhelm and work for your members. That is the fundamental disconnect, and I've been guilty of this as well."... Gina Bianchini on the Value of Community Creation
"We all can have abundance because connecting to other people to solve problems and build new amazing things and explore art and creativity and entrepreneurship and all of the things that means and matters is not only possible, but if we do our jobs right at Mighty, it's expected." Gina Bianchini on the future of community and abundance.
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Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
210. The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants
209. From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary’s Unique Network
208. Building Belonging: How Life After Corporate is Creating a Home for Women Entrepreneurs
206. Why Email Marketing Is Still the Holy Grail for Business Growth
Tweetable Quotes:
"The pandemic offered a collective disruption, making people rethink their lives. Cracking open introspection and questioning who we are and how we work are keystones to truly meaningful reinvention." … Diana Place on how the Pandemic affected her business
"I left a ten-year career because I realized what I was doing wasn't meaningful to my heart. I wanted to make an impact, to find work that resonated with my values. That's a crucial realization everyone should have…." Diana Place on finding her true self
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Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
205. Common Trademark Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands
197. How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES
194. How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Becoming Seven-Figure Poor
19. Pivoting During a Pandemic and Leading With Your North Star, with Cate Luzio - Founder of Luminary
Tweetable Quotes:
"It's about creating a structure where people can help one another to help themselves, and that is really hard to do."...Erin Halper on the challenges of building a community
“But it's why there's experts out there that charge for their time and charge for their expertise.”...Erin Halper on the Value of Community
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Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
205. Common Trademark Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business Thousands
197. How Meghann Conter is Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women Entrepreneurs with THE DAMES
194. How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Becoming Seven-Figure Poor
19. Pivoting During a Pandemic and Leading With Your North Star, with Cate Luzio - Founder of Luminary
Tweetable Quotes:
"But the nice thing about it was I wasn't alone. You know? Everybody was going through some version of how it was impacting them...".... Cate Luzio on the role of community
"You will always, if you build community right, get something in return. But you've gotta give, and you and then you can also take."...Cate Luzio on community engagement
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Ready to turn insights into action? Don’t just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business.
163. Joyce Marter's Financial Mindset Fix: The Key to Unlocking Your True Abundance!
87. Secrets of Great Copywriting with Julie Cabezas
Tweetable Quotes:
I think if you stop worrying about who you're ruling out and you obsess over who you're gonna rule in, you will find you get there very quickly." … Ellen Melko Moore on "Niche Marketing vs. Broad Appeal"
"What we found out is Innovation Labs have to constantly be pitching to their own corporate entities to get more money to invest into the projects they're working on. So she became an Innovative Labs pitch specialist."...Ellen Melko Moore on Becoming an Innovation Labs Pitch Specialist"
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