What does it really take to leap from a stable corporate job to building a thriving business, all while balancing life’s toughest challenges? In this empowering new episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell is joined by Stephanie Cartin—serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Socialfly, and leader of the Entrepreneista League—for a candid conversation about embracing risk, building community, and redefining success on your own terms.

Stephanie shares her journey from childhood side hustler to running a top social media agency, highlighting the pivotal moment she left the corporate world to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. She’s transparent about the realities of juggling multiple roles—business owner, mother, and advocate—and opens up about her difficult fertility journey and the power of self-advocacy in health and business.

If you’ve ever wondered how successful women really juggle it all—or if you’re ready to join a network that supports your next big leap—this episode is for you!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Power of Starting—Why Plans Matter, Even If They Change
01:30 From Corporate Climber to Serial Entrepreneur
04:48 Balancing a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job
06:32 Advice for Women Starting Businesses Later in Life
08:39 How to Choose the Right Community for You
10:59 The Truth About “Just Jump”—Evaluating Timing and Readiness
12:17 Redefining Success: Not Everyone Wants a Billion-Dollar Exit
13:57 Unlearning Corporate Values to Build a Better Business
16:22 Mentorship, Networking, and the “Built to Sell” Moment
19:45 How Long-Term Relationships Lead to Trusted Advisors
22:20 Setting Boundaries: Giving, Receiving, and Protecting Your Time
23:45 Behind the Highlights: Stephanie’s Emotional Fertility Journey
26:03 How Self-Advocacy Can Save Your Life
29:58 You’re Not Alone—Why Asking for Help Is Essential
31:54 Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable—Just Start Asking
33:37 Founders Weekend Announcement—Building Community for Women Leaders

Juggling back-to-school chaos while managing a career is no small feat. On today’s episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell opens up about the overwhelm many working moms face during this season—offering five practical strategies to maintain sanity, including:
Creating a Sunday night routine to plan the week ahead

- Building in a 30-minute morning buffer for calm and clarity

- Delegating tasks at home to kids, partners, and caregivers

- Using AI for grocery lists, meal planning, and even homework support

- Letting go of unrealistic expectations

Emphasizing grace over guilt, Chantell reminds listeners that perfection isn’t the goal—confidence, presence, and connection are. This episode is packed with relatable insights and tactical tips to help moms feel more in control, supported, and calm as the school year begins.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Grace Over Guilt: The Reality of Working Mom Life
01:02 Why Back-to-School Triggers Overwhelm
02:16 Strategy #1: Sunday Night Routines
04:20 Creating a Home Command Center
04:44 Strategy #2: 30-Minute Morning Buffer
06:30 Strategy #3: Delegating Like a Boss
08:18 Strategy #4: AI as a Mom Hack
11:10 Calendaring Tools That Save Sanity
13:19 Strategy #5: Letting Go of Perfection
14:36 Recap of All Five Strategies
16:02 Why Motherhood and Leadership Are Deeply Connected
16:37 Final Thoughts & Listener Call to Action

How do you motivate your team when you're barely holding it together yourself? In this solo episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell delivers a candid, no-BS talk about leadership during times of low motivation. Drawing from her own experiences—including grief, burnout, and the never-ending pressure to "be on"—Chantell shares five powerful strategies leaders can use to keep their teams inspired without sacrificing their own well-being.

You’ll hear how Chantell uses simple systems like setting out clothes the night before, carving out morning energy for high-priority tasks, and scheduling mental resets to keep her leadership steady. Most importantly, she emphasizes that vulnerability isn't a weakness—it's a leadership strength that fosters connection and resilience.

Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or simply trying to show up for your people, this episode offers real-world insight for women in leadership navigating the hard days with grit, grace, and strategy.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Burnout Is Real—Especially for Women
00:32 The Hidden Struggle Behind the Smile
01:37 What to Do When You’re Just Not Feeling It
02:00 Lead with Transparency and Build Trust
03:00 Why Burnout Statistics Should Wake Us Up
04:00 Honesty Creates Connection
05:17 Empower Your Team by Delegating
06:25 How Leaders Can Recharge Personally
06:51 The Power of Micro-Routines
07:54 Managing Energy Throughout the Day
08:19 Your Mood Impacts the Whole Team
09:05 Ask for Support—Strategically
10:24 Self-Awareness Is the First Step
12:42 5 Tactics to Lead Through Low Motivation
14:18 Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

About Chantell Preston
Join host Chantell Preston, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in healthcare operations, project management, and consulting, as she shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from navigating the complexities of career advancement and personal satisfaction. Through candid conversations and expert advice, "Get Real, Get Results" serves as your go-to resource for achieving harmony between work and life without sacrificing well-being.

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Disappointment is inevitable, but how we handle it defines our growth and resilience. Chantell Preston shares an intimate look into how she helped her teenage daughter work through a painful disappointment and reflects on the parallels in leadership, parenting, and personal development. Chantell offers practical strategies for acknowledging and validating emotions, reframing experiences to discover hidden opportunities, and reinforcing mental toughness.

Listeners will learn how to recognize when it's not about fixing a situation, but about sitting with discomfort, understanding its lessons, and moving forward stronger. Chantell’s candid conversation also covers the modern stigma around failure, the importance of self-compassion, and how disappointment can redirect us toward better paths. Actionable insights include embracing emotions fully, identifying true aspirations behind goals, and consciously redirecting energy toward authentic personal growth.

This episode is a motivational reminder that life’s setbacks are often setups for something greater.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Disappointment
02:12 Personal Story: Helping My Daughter Through Heartbreak
05:40 The Parent’s Dilemma: Fix It or Feel It
08:15 Disappointment at Work and Leadership Lessons
10:05 Validating Emotions and Building Resilience
12:00 Action Steps: Feel, Reflect, Redirect
14:20 Final Thoughts: Growth Through Disappointment

Sustainable culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s cultivated by intentional, consistent leadership that walks the talk. Chantell Preston explores how to lead through chaos and change while building trust and connection with your team. With the world shifting rapidly, Chantell reflects on the evolving responsibilities of leaders—both professionally and personally—and how empathy, communication, and flexibility are non-negotiable tools for success.

Chantell shares how leaders can build resilient organizations by fostering trust, transparency, collaboration, and agency. Through real-life experiences and practical strategies, she challenges leaders to reevaluate how they empower their people, emphasizing the importance of listening, vulnerability, and adapting to changing employee expectations.

The episode challenges leaders to reflect on their own impact. Are you truly listening to your employees? Are you supporting them in ways that bring out their best? Are you modeling the culture you want your team to live by? This is a direct, honest, and empowering conversation for anyone looking to build a workplace culture rooted in trust, purpose, and growth.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Leading Through Chaos
01:32 Building Trust Through Vulnerability
03:45 Creating a Safe Space for Mistakes
05:20 Transparency in Decision-Making
07:10 Fostering Collaboration and Belonging
09:00 The Power of Employee Agency
11:20 Leadership Lessons from Parenting
12:45 Final Reflection: Are You Living the Culture You Want?

Emotional intelligence isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical skill that defines how we lead, connect, and grow. Chantell Preston breaks down the five core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and how each plays a vital role in leadership. Through honest reflections and personal stories, she shares practical strategies to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve relationships, and lead with greater impact. Whether it’s pausing before reacting or learning to lead with empathy, Chantell offers simple yet powerful tools to help leaders show up more intentionally in every area of life. Chantell’s approach to emotional intelligence is real, relatable, and rooted in action—perfect for leaders ready to grow both personally and professionally.

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Power of the Five-Second Pause
01:00 What Emotional Intelligence Really Means
02:15 Self-Awareness: Owning Strengths & Weaknesses
06:40 Self-Regulation: From Knee-Jerk to Mindful Reaction
10:15 Motivation: Shifting from Titles to Purpose
12:30 Empathy: Seeing Through Someone Else’s Lens
14:15 Social Skills & Everyday Impact
15:50 Strategies You Can Apply This Week

Success doesn’t always mean staying in the same lane forever. As we enter different stages of life, our priorities change and we evolve. On today’s episode of Get Real, Get Results, Chantell shares a defining moment from a conference in Barcelona, where speaker Chip Conley’s insights on aging and purpose provided powerful validation for her own journey. She discusses the shift from chasing titles and career milestones to focusing on wisdom, personal growth, and deeper relationships.

Whether you're navigating career transitions, questioning your purpose, or seeking a new way to contribute, this episode is packed with inspiration to embrace your evolving role with confidence.

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Embracing Change & Growth
03:15 The YPO Conference & Chip Conley’s Impact
06:30 The Shift from Player to Coach in Leadership
09:45 Emotional Intelligence & The Power of Active Listening
12:20 Wisdom as a Superpower & Sharing Life Lessons
15:30 Final Reflections & Encouragement

We’ve all probably heard of AI (artificial intelligence) by now. And many of us have heard about the perceived negatives of AI. But what about the many positives? On today’s episode of Get Real, Get Results Chantell walks us through how she recently set out to learn how to use AI to her advantage—in her personal life, professional life, and for educational purposes (like helping kids with homework!).

The result? A comprehensive look at how you too can use AI to save time, make tasks simpler, and add value to your life in a variety of areas. AI shouldn’t be something we’re intimated by or scared of, instead, like anything else in life, this is an opportunity to take the reins and work smarter, not harder!

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ChantellPreston

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Growth
02:51 Personal Applications of AI
06:08 Professional Applications of AI
08:55 Educational Uses of AI
11:47 Building Your AI Toolbox
15:04 Encouragement to Embrace AI