52: {Interview} Transitioning to Entrepreneurship with Audrina Blackburn

Text me!Do you ever have that inner voice telling you that you were made for more? In today's episode, Audrina Blackburn shares her career journey from professional ballroom dancer to corporate executive to full-time entrepreneur. She discusses the skills she transferred from dancing to her corporate career, the lessons she learned in corporate America, and the importance of listening to feedback as a leader. She also talks about building loyalty in a team, scaling a company, and the decision to start her own business. Audrina offers advice for women considering entrepreneurship and highlights the benefits of starting your own business. Highlights include: Importance of Listening to Feedback as a LeaderScaling a Company and Process OptimizationAdvice for Women Considering EntrepreneurshipAudrina Blackburn's journey from a professional ballroom and Latin American dancer to a dynamic entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. Following a career-altering knee injury, she pivoted to the corporate world, rapidly rising from an entry-level role to Director, and then to VP of Business Operations within an award-winning performance marketing company. Over nine years, she honed her skills in leadership, team management, and operations across multiple departments.Today, as the co-founder of Summit Chasers Network, Audrina dedicates her expertise to aiding SME business owners in building sustainable, scalable enterprises. Her story is a compelling narrative of resilience, leadership, and the power of embracing change.You can find her HERE and more on Summit Chasers Network HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE