The Challenge of Balancing Parenthood and Your Career | Julie Chenell

Today I am joined by Julie Chenell. Julie started her journey to entrepreneurship as a blogger and writer, garnering the attention of media outlets like The New York Times and

Washington Post with her no-holds-barred approach to social media.

After a rocky divorce and unexpected pregnancy in 2014 that left her needing to build a profitable business quickly, Julie transformed her passion and love for marketing into a multi-million-dollar business in less than 3 years.

Now she runs an exclusive mastermind group for qualified business owners looking to scale to $5m a year and beyond. She's also the co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous ®, a design and marketing education + software company. In this episode, Julie and I delve into the struggles and lessons of creating a high-performance life. Julie also highlights the changing landscape of education and the significance of redefining success and wealth in today's world.

Key Points

• Navigating the unconventional world of modern dating and relationships.

• The significance of regret as a sign of personal growth.

• Overcoming societal judgment to allow for personal development.

• Have a bigger purpose beyond yourself to find fulfillment and impact others positively.

• Embracing change, even if it means financial loss and pain, can lead to personal fulfillment and making right past mistakes.

• Building genuine relationships with friends who accept and support one's true self is invaluable.

Best Quotes

24:58 - 25:02

• "Not giving a damn what other people think is a really powerful thing."

26:16 - 26:21

• "It's a good reminder of the people we surround ourselves with and whether or not they're building us up or tearing us down."

30:44 - 30:58

• "Learning to give without expectation...was something I had to learn through the years...and hold onto the fact that I was giving, and that was actually the greatest feeling I would ever have."

37:15 - 37:24

• "We have a lot of women who are in that sort of stay at home mom role coming, you know, their kids go to school and starting to start businesses." -

49:37 - 49:43

• "If you just become committed to solving problems, the money is going to come."