My Journey from Corporate Leader to Founder

Stepping away from a stable corporate career to become a founder has been one of the most courageous transitions of my life. In episode 1 of The Kindred Social Podcast, I open my heart and share the full story of how I went from leading global operations across 26 countries to creating Wanderwild Family Retreats and now launching The Kindred Social, a coaching space for corporate leaders becoming entrepreneurs.I talk about the skills I carried from years of managing complex teams, the moment I realized there was a real market gap in family wellness travel, and what it actually looked like to build a brand from the ground up while raising two young children. I also share why I believe corporate leaders are uniquely prepared for entrepreneurship, how to identify the strengths you’ve already built in your career, and the role of ethical AI in creating sustainable systems that support founders in the early stages.If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more: a business idea you can’t let go of, a desire for meaningful work, or the call to build a brand that reflects your story, this conversation will meet you right where you are. I’m sharing the truth, the challenges, and the deep sense of purpose that comes with turning an idea into something real.In This Episode:* How I transitioned from a global corporate career into entrepreneurship* The moment I recognized a real market gap in family wellness travel* The early days of building Wanderwild with two young children* The corporate skills that translate directly into becoming a founder* How to identify your strengths and apply them to a new business* What it looks like to bring an idea from vision to execution* The power of ethical AI in supporting simple and sustainable workflows* Why I created The Kindred Social for corporate leaders becoming early stage foundersAn Invitation For YouIf you’re building a business alongside real life and want thoughtful, strategic support, I offer a small number of 1:1 coaching partnerships through The Kindred Social.Together, we focus on moving your ideas into structure and execution — refining your positioning, building visibility, and creating a business that reflects your strengths, experience, and the way you want to live and work.You can learn more and apply to work together here.Links & Resources* Learn more about working together through The Kindred Social* Subscribe to my work on Substack* Listen to more episodes of The Kindred Social Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thekindredsocial.substack.com