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.
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The Career-Integrated Entrepreneur™ Podcast
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. Does that mean a side hustle isn’t for you? The answer is “Absolutely not”.
In this episode of Hustle With Heels, I’m breaking down the biggest myth about side hustles: You don’t need to be miserable at your 9-5 to start your side hustle. In fact, waiting until you hate your job is a terrible strategy. Instead, I’ll show you how to build a side hustle for growth, not just escape - so that you can create options for your future without burning out.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
→ Why the “escape the 9-to-5” narrative is misleading
→ How a side hustle can be about growth first—and escape later
→ Why waiting until you’re unhappy can hurt your business
→ How to leverage your corporate job as an asset, not an obstacle
→ The best way to build a sustainable, stress-free side hustle
If you’re ready to take control of your career, income, and future - without waiting until you’re desperate to make a move - this episode is for you!
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