From Mad Men to Mom Life: How One Professor Is Reinventing Herself through Comedy and Coaching

Start building your new academic business here: AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor Wendy Gillis has had quite a journey—from the thrills of Madison Ave., to an MBA and Doctor of Business Administration, to professor (and mom) life in North Florida. And yet, something was still missing.After spending years trying to launch a business on her own, Wendy discovered my program, Becoming an Academic Editor. She quickly realized that she had no interest in editing, but she was motivated and energized by our discussions of launching and marketing a coaching business and consultancy.And that's how WendyGillis.com was born.Now, Wendy is a professor, personal brand consultant, and clean stand-up comic with a full life that reflects her whole self.If you've been feeling like you need more out of academia—more joy, more fulfillment, or even more money—this episode shows you how to uncover your creativity and build a successful business that fits your life.📍Want to build a joyful post-academic life? Get started at AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor Work with Wendy: wendygillis.com0:25 - Wendy's Academic Side Hustle2:32 - Madison Ave: Advertising Career4:36 - Work Life Balance: Personal Decision5:22 - Super Bowl Move: Jacksonville, FL6:03 - Teaching Marketing: Doctorate Degree8:19 - Adjunct Professor: Academia Transition10:35 - Marketing Consultant: Value Proposition12:11 - Academia vs Real World Skills13:18 - Teaching Entrepreneurship to Academics17:47 - Digital Marketing: Organizational Skills23:59 - Comedy and Consulting: Business28:14 - Business Building: Constant Evolving30:87 - Consulting on Marketing: Non Profits35:16 - Clean Comedy: Set Apart36:31 - Scary Things: Confidence37:25 - Take Course: I Felt Seen39:45 - Women Entrepreneurs: Supportive40:08 - Hire Comedian: WendyGillis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.