"My Job is My Angel Investor" - Flipping the Script with Carli LeBlanc

Ep. 103 What if your 9 to 5 isn’t holding you back—but holding you down in the best way possible? In this mindset-shifting episode of High Vibe Table Talks, host Merchon Hargrave sits down with Carli LeBlanc, a clinical researcher, content strategist, and founder of CD Creative Co, who is reframing the entire narrative around what it means to be an entrepreneur. Instead of seeing her full-time job as a barrier, Carli calls it her “angel investor,” funding and supporting her growing business while allowing her to show up fully for her family. This episode is a must-listen for women who are quietly building empires after hours—those who’ve been made to feel like they aren’t real entrepreneurs because they’re still clocking in. Carli proves that structure, strategy, and self-trust are more valuable than hustle culture ever was. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: How to redefine entrepreneurship on your own terms Carli’s time-saving approach to batching content in a single day The importance of setting boundaries—with work, family, and yourself Why identifying your productivity patterns is a game-changer The freedom in asking for help and letting go of doing it all 📚 Resources & Links: Rewrite Your Rules by Morgan Devon Content Creation Services | CD Creative Co. Follow Carli on Instagram + Threads 🎧 Press play to rethink the rules, reclaim your time, and show up as the entrepreneur you already are. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Redefining Entrepreneurship with a 9 to 5 01:32 – Meet Carli LeBlanc: Researcher, Mom, and CEO 02:51 – Balancing Roles and Batching for Sanity 03:39 – A Day in Carli’s Life: From Corporate to Creative 05:21 – Ditching the "5 AM Hustle" Myth 06:48 – Power Hours and Finding Your Flow 08:06 – Motherhood, Boundaries & The “Bad Mom” Myth 09:52 – Using Your 9 to 5 as an Angel Investor 12:42 – Why Slow and Strategic Beats Fast and Forced 13:44 – Staying Focused When Others Doubt You 15:25 – Setting Boundaries with Your Day Job 17:12 – Finding a Flexible Role That Supports Your Goals 19:10 – The Power of Themed Days and Energy Mapping 21:54 – Releasing Guilt and Preventing Burnout 24:15 – Asking for Help and Building Your Support System 26:12 – Grace Over Grind: Prioritizing Rest 26:59 – Lightning Round Begins 27:17 – Must-Read Book: Rewrite Your Rules 27:22 – What Creativity Means to Carli 28:14 – Best Advice: “Do it Scared” 28:45 – Bucket List Travel: Europe for a Month 29:20 – Coolest Accomplishment: Launching an App 30:01 – Where to Find Carli Online 30:28 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices