The Career-Integrated Entrepreneur™ Podcast
You don’t need to quit your job to start your side business.
You just need the right strategy and mindset - one that works with your 9-to-5 and personal life, not against it.
The Career-Integrated Entrepreneur™ is the podcast for corporate women who want to build an online coaching business on the side - with intention, strategy, and purpose.
Hosted by Cindy Excell - ex-financial adviser, NLP practitioner, side hustle business coach, and mum of two.
This show brings you honest conversations, time-smart strategies, and practical steps to help you create income and impact before you ever take a leap.
After 19.5 years full-time corporate career in financial services and 5 years growing her online coaching business in the margins of her day job, Cindy finally went all in - not with a blind leap, but with a financial runway.
Now, she helps other corporate women do the same.
If you’ve been craving more freedom, more fulfilment, and more control over your career, you’re in the right place.
Because job security isn’t what it used to be.
And your real safety net? - is the business you quietly build on your own terms.
Subscribe now and start building the side hustle you deserve!
Episodes
33 episodes
Ep 32. [The Rebrand] Welcome to The Career-Integrated Entrepreneur™ - A New Chapter Begins
After 19.5 years full-time corporate career in financial services… and 5 years building my online coaching business on the side… I’ve officially gone all in.And with that - comes a brand new name and a bold new direction for t...
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Ep31. Who Are You Beyond Your Job Title? Reinventing Your Identity Beyond the Corporate Ladder
What happens when the job title is gone?Not the shiny LinkedIn headline. Not the six-figure salary. Not the identity you've spent years building your reputation around.In this episode, I'm talking about the moment I realis...
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Ep30. Redundancy, Restructure & Reality Checks: Why Starting a Side Hustle Is No Longer Optional
Redundancy isn't just a career curveball.It's a wake-up call.In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens when job security disappears overnight - and why building a side business is no longer a...
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Ep29. The 5 Biggest Lies That Hold Back Corporate Women From Starting a Side Coaching Business
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there about starting a side coaching business while still in your 9 to 5, this episode clears the noise.I’m breaking down 5 of the biggest myths keeping corporate women ...
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Ep28. How to Turn Your Zone of Genius into a Coaching Offer That Sells
What if you didn’t need to start from scratch?What if the skills, strengths, and experience you already have could be the exact thing someone else is searching for right now?In this episode, I walk you through how to take ...
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Ep27. How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a New Coach
If you have been telling yourself, “I am not ready to coach yet,” this episode is for you.Today, we are talking about the real reason confidence does not come from another certification or course, and how you can start building unsha...
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Ep 26. What It Really Takes to Build a $5K/Month Coaching Business Without Quitting Your 9 to 5
You don’t need to quit your job to build a real business.You just need to start with the right focus.In this episode, I’m sharing what it actually looks like to build a $5K/month coaching business while working full-tim...
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Ep25. Why Your Corporate Job Is Not Your Wealth Plan
She got the promotion.But she missed her daughter’s Easter Hat Parade.And the question that kept coming up was: at what cost?That moment hit me hard. Because I’ve been there too.I missed one of the biggest d...
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Ep24. Don’t Build a Coaching Business Until You Get Clear on This
If you’ve been dreaming of starting your coaching business but feel stuck on what to offer or how to even begin, this episode will help you get out of your head and into action.Because the truth is, you don’t need a perfect br...
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Ep23. How to Build a Side Hustle When You Feel Like You Have No Time
You’re working full-time, juggling meetings, kids, home life… and wondering how on earth you’d ever have time to build a side hustle.I get it, I’ve been there too. That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing the exact 5-step frame...
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Ep22. The Three Biggest Mistakes That Keep Your Side Hustle Stuck
Starting a side hustle is exciting, but certain mistakes can slow you down before you even gain momentum. I know because I made them too.In this episode, we’re breaking down the three biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make. L...
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Ep 21. The Future of Side Hustles in 2025: 4 Trends You Need to Know
Are you a corporate professional looking to create financial security beyond your 9-5?By 2025, nearly 50% of the workforce will have a side hustle or passion project generating extra income. The way we work is changing fast, and waiting ...
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Ep 20. Service-Based Business or Digital Product - How to Pick the Right Business Model for Your Side Hustle?
You’re sitting on a goldmine of knowledge, experience, and skills… but how do you turn it into a profitable business?Do you start coaching, consulting, or freelancing?Or should you go all-in on a digital product—an online ...
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Ep19. The Truth About Side Hustles: It’s Not Just About Leaving 9-to-5
We’ve all seen the social media messages: “Escape the rat race!” “Quit your soul-sucking job and be your own boss!” But what if you actually like your job? Or maybe you are not in a position to give up your current career yet....
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Ep18. The Truth About Job Security & Why You Need Multiple Income Streams
Relying solely on your 9 to 5 salary may feel stable and secure, but in reality, it’s a risky investment. If your paycheck is your only source of income, you’re putting your financial security in someone else’s hands.In this epi...
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Ep17. Protect Your Energy: The Key to Thriving in Your Side Hustle and 9-to-5
Balancing a demanding corporate job with a side hustle can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. Protecting your energy isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the secret to avoiding burnout and showing up as the best version of you f...
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Ep16. How a Side Hustle Can Be the Game Changer for Your Career
What would you do if you walked into work tomorrow and your role no longer existed?This was the reality I faced in 2018 when a sudden redundancy completely shifted the trajectory of my career.That moment taught me a lesson that ...
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Ep15. Shift Your Mindset from an Employee to an Entrepreneur
Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur requires more than just a business idea - it’s about transforming the way you think and step in and act as the CEO of your business.In this episode, we’re talking about the mindset shift tha...
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Ep14. How to Set Yourself Up for Success to Launch Your Side Hustle in 2025
It’s January, and we’re all feeling that “new year, new me” energy, right?This is the perfect time to channel that momentum into making real moves for your side hustle dreams.Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea of a...
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Ep13. Stop Playing Small, Make 2025 Your Year to Build the Business You Desire
Welcome to 2025!This is your year to stop playing small and finally take that step toward building the online business you've been dreaming about.In this first episode of the year, I'm sharing the mindset shifts that wil...
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Ep12. Reflecting on 2024: Lessons, Growth, and the Power of Pivoting
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what this year has meant for me, both personally and professionally.From pivoting my business to focus on side hustle coaching to navigating unexpected challenges in my corpora...
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Ep11. Is Your Business Idea Worth Pursuing? Here’s How to Know
Have you ever poured your heart into creating something, only to be met with crickets? I’ve been there.In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I learned from launching my first freebie without validating if my audience even wanted it.<...
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Ep10. Facing Your Fears: Overcoming What’s Holding You Back From Your Side Hustle
Fear—it’s the one thing that holds so many of us back from pursuing our dreams.Whether it’s the fear of failure, judgment, or feeling like you’re not good enough, these thoughts can be loud, persistent, and oh-so-convincing....
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Ep9. Why Online Coaching is the Perfect Start to Your Side Hustle Dream
Can online coaching really be the best way to start a side hustle?Starting a side hustle can feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from. But what if you already have everything you need to begin?In this episod...
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Ep8. Why Starting a Side Hustle Will Supercharge Your Corporate Performance
Have you ever wondered if starting a side hustle could negatively impact your corporate job? For me, the opposite happened.Building my business alongside my 9-to-5 has taught me skills and lessons that completely transformed how I s...
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