156. Redefining Success: From Loss and Corporate Climb to Purpose-Driven Leadership

What happens when the life that looks successful on paper no longer feels aligned with who you truly are? Chanda Coston is a Business Strategist, Navy Veteran, and CEO of Chanda Co., where she helps women, especially those over 40, move from overwhelm and scattered effort to structured, profitable execution. With more than 20 years of leadership and project management experience, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs gain decision clarity, build a clear course of action, and create businesses that actually work in real life. Chanda is known for her practical, no-fluff approach to strategy, helping capable women turn their experience into income and their vision into measurable results. In this powerful episode of the Humble Rising Podcast, Arivee sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Chanda (Chanda Co.) to explore the deeply personal journey that led her from military service and corporate success to a purpose-driven life centered on mentorship, coaching, and impact. Chanda shares how a profound personal loss—the death of her brother—became the moment that forced her to pause and ask a difficult question: Am I proud of the person I'm becoming? That question sparked a period of deep self-reflection that ultimately changed the direction of her life and career. Through honest storytelling, Arivee and Chanda unpack the realities of navigating multiple career paths—from the military to government work to corporate leadership—and the inner work required to move from external achievement to authentic fulfillment. This conversation goes beyond career transitions. It's about identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to redefine success on your own terms. In this episode, you'll discover:  ✨ How moments of loss can become catalysts for profound personal growth  ✨ The hidden cost of chasing success that doesn't align with your values  ✨ Why looking "good on paper" doesn't always mean feeling fulfilled  ✨ The role mentorship and coaching can play in healing and purpose  ✨ How self-reflection can reshape the way you lead your life and career Whether you're navigating a career pivot, questioning the path you're on, or searching for deeper meaning in your work, this episode offers an honest and inspiring reminder that true success begins with becoming someone you're proud to be. Because rising in your career means very little if you lose yourself along the way—and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is start redefining success from the inside out.   Show Notes:   CONNECT WITH CHANDA   Website: https://www.chandaco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanda__co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandacoston/   GET ARIVEE'S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise-Unlearn-Limiting/dp/B0D7FNPHS2   GET A SIGNED COPY AT H.O.L.A. BOOKS: https://www.hola-books.com/products/your-time-to-rise?_pos=1&_sid=e3d7f9db4&_ss=r   Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now.Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee's coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ IG: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/