From Burnout to Brilliance: Leading with Curiosity, Courage & Care | #197

In this uplifting, heart-centered, and refreshingly fun episode of the UpliftHER Leadership Series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the absolute joy of speaking with Chelle Hartzer — consulting entomologist, entrepreneur, problem-solver, and living proof that leadership comes in many beautifully unexpected forms.Chelle is the brilliant mind behind 360 Pest Consulting, where she brings over a decade of experience helping businesses solve complex pest challenges with precision, curiosity, and care. With advanced degrees in entomology and board certification in urban and structural pests, Chelle quite literally goes where most people would rather not — and does it with humor, heart, and deep integrity.This conversation begins, as always, with a grounding HeartMath coherence practice to settle the nervous system and drop us into presence. From there, we explore Chelle’s unconventional career path, her courageous leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, and what it really takes to build a values-aligned business without burning yourself out.What unfolded was a conversation full of wisdom, laughter, curiosity, and powerful insights about leadership, resilience, self-trust, and honoring your energy — even in male-dominated industries. Chelle reminds us that success doesn’t have to look rigid or joyless, and that sometimes the most impactful paths are the ones we never planned to take.This episode is an invitation to stay curious, trust unexpected opportunities, protect your wellbeing, and lead with both brilliance and humanity.✨ In this thoughtful, inspiring, and delightfully nerdy conversation, we explored: ✅ Chelle’s accidental (and extraordinary) journey into entomology and pest consulting ✅ Busting common myths about pest control, safety, and “holistic” approaches ✅ Problem-solving at the root cause — in business, biology, and life ✅ Pivoting careers during uncertainty and building a consulting business from scratch ✅ Entrepreneurship, courage, mentorship, and trusting the unknown ✅ Burnout awareness, boundaries, and designing work that supports your life Connect with Chelle: Website: https://www.chellehartzer.com/resourcesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelle-hartzer-bce-pcqi/YouYube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mYkuCL-EBN66t0R1VO8sg🎧 Listen to episode #197 of The Self-Care Goddess Podcast on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.✨ This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to fit a mold — it just has to be true to you. Stay curious, take the leap, and don’t forget to breathe.#womeninleadership #uplifther #selfcaregoddess #burnoutprevention #womeninbusiness