The Career-Integrated Entrepreneur™ Podcast
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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 high achieving corporate women who want to build a second stream of income through coaching -without compromising their career performance, their identity, or their lifestyle.
Hosted by Cindy Excell - Senior Financial Adviser, NLP practitioner, Career-Integrated Business Coach, and mum of two.
This show brings you honest conversations, time-smart strategies, and practical steps to help you create a second stream income, impact and purpose while staying high-performing in your career.
Because job security isn’t what it used to be.
And neither is success.
If you’ve been craving career options, more fulfilment, and more control over your future - you’re in the right place.
You don’t have to burn out or burn bridges to build something of your own.
Subscribe now and learn how to grow a coaching business on the side - with intention, integrity, and impact.
Episodes
36 episodes
Ep 35. Dual leadership: How to own both your 9 to 5 & your side business
Let’s talk about the quiet guilt that no one warns you about when you start a side hustle.You’re thriving in your corporate career, but something in you wants more. So you take the first brave step into building a coaching business… ...
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Ep 34. Validate Your Coaching Business Idea in 30 Minutes (Free Guide Inside)
Are you sitting on a dozen side hustle ideas but not sure which one is worth pursuing?In this episode, I’m breaking down the “too many ideas” trap that keeps corporate women stuck in indecision - and the exact steps you can ...
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Ep33. From Career Plateau to Power Move: How to Pivot Without Quitting
You’ve worked hard, built a solid career, and you’re good at what you do.So why does it still feel… flat?If you’ve been thinking,“I’m doing all the right things - but I’m just not excited anymore…”...
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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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