Navigating Entrepreneurship and Personal Life; The Power of Boundaries and Morning Routines with Kelly Leardon

In this episode of Beauty Business Breakthroughs, We unlock the secrets of transitions from corporate America to a flourishing entrepreneurial career with our guest, Kelly Leardon. Kelly joins Shara to share her compelling journey, shedding light on her early days with Mary Kay Cosmetics and the hurdles she faced in network marketing before social media was a thing. We discover how her frequent moves, courtesy of her husband's career, became stepping stones that built her expertise in working with small businesses. Kelly's venture into the coaching realm began with her Instagram page, Walk Like Warriors, which unexpectedly opened doors she never anticipated. By January 2024, she embraced her role as a coach for solopreneurs, using her rich experience as a Director of Operations to guide others.

 

Balancing work and personal life is a challenge many face, and in our chat with Kelly, she reflects on a pivotal moment when an urgent work call tried to overshadow her daughter’s wedding preparations. We discussed how this crucial experience led her to prioritize family, ultimately driving her to self-employment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Kelly’s life is enriched with moments of freedom, like impromptu coffee house visits with her daughter. We underscore the importance of setting boundaries and making healthier lifestyle choices to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.

 

Tune in for an episode that touches on the significance of establishing boundaries and the rejuvenating power of self-care practices like the Sabbath. We also discuss how dedicating a day to rest can dramatically reduce stress and boost creativity. Aswell as how personalized Morning routines also play a crucial role in enhancing overall well-being and productivity. Kelly shares inspiring insights and actionable strategies tailored for beauty professionals, emphasizing that success in the beauty industry is within reach. 

 

Episode Quotes:

• "Transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship wasn't easy, but it was the best decision I ever made." - Kelly Leardon

• "My early days with Mary Kay taught me resilience and the importance of building genuine relationships." - Kelly Leardon

• "Moving frequently due to my husband's career was challenging, but it also gave me invaluable experience working with diverse small businesses." - Kelly Leardon

• "Starting my Instagram page, Walk Like Warriors, was a game-changer—it opened doors I never anticipated." - Kelly Leardon

• "Balancing work and personal life is crucial. A pivotal moment for me was when an urgent work call threatened to overshadow my daughter's wedding preparations." - Kelly Leardon

• "Prioritizing family led me to self-employment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was the best decision for my well-being." - Kelly Leardon

• "Setting boundaries and making healthier lifestyle choices are essential for achieving a balanced and fulfilling life." - Kelly Leardon

• "Dedicating a day to rest, like the Sabbath, can dramatically reduce stress and boost creativity." - Kelly Leardon

• "Personalized morning routines are key to enhancing overall well-being and productivity." - Kelly Leardon

• "Success in the beauty industry is within reach with the right strategies and dedication." - Kelly Leardon

 

Key Topics:

• Transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship.

• Early days and challenges with Mary Kay Cosmetics.

• Insights into Kelly’s beginnings in network marketing and the challenges she faced before the rise of social media.

• Building expertise with small businesses through frequent relocations and how relocating frequently due to her husband's career helped her gain diverse experience in working with small businesses.

• Launching the Instagram page Walk Like Warriors and its impact.

• Becoming a coach for solopreneurs by January 2024.

• Balancing work and personal life and the importance of setting boundaries and healthier lifestyle choices.

• Rejuvenating power of self-care practices like the Sabbath and the role of personalized morning routines in well-being and productivity.

• Kelly's actionable strategies and insights aimed at help