211. Secrets to Building Meaningful Memberships from 333 Collective founder, Diana Place

Are you ready to redefine your life in your third act and infuse it with passion and purpose?

Join us in this riveting episode of Life After Corporate as Debra Boulanger welcomes Diana Place, who embarks on a deeply personal journey of reinvention post-corporate life. They explore the significance of community in navigating this transition and how redefining one’s ventures with deep personal alignment can set a thriving course into your third act. Diana shares her inspiring tale of how a major life event propelled her to pivot from an accomplished corporate leadership role to an entrepreneurial pursuit that aligns seamlessly with her passions. 

This episode will challenge you to delve deeper, tune into those pivotal moments, and craft an impactful third act on your own terms.

 

[:001 - 07:30] From Corporate Leadership to Entrepreneurship

• Diana reflects on her time at AOL and the internal shift that signaled her departure.

• After embracing motherhood at 41, Diana sought a lifestyle accommodating her family values.

• She recalls the excitement and challenge of leaving a corporate safety net for a clean slate.

• The importance of aligning work with meaningful, personal imperatives becomes evident.

 

[07:31- 15:35] The Catalyst for Change: Embracing Life's Lightning Strikes

• Discover how a health scare prompted profound reflection and reevaluation of priorities.

• Diana identifies the significance of lightning strike moments that catalyze life transformations.

• The conversation moves to the power of community in embracing and navigating transitions.

• Diana details the birth of Third Act Quest following her personal health journey.

 

[15:36- 22:47] Building Community: Connection as a Cornerstone

• Learn about the origins and evolution of the 333 Collective and its foundational community role.

• How storytelling events and connection circles laid the groundwork for 333 Collective.

• The journey from Zoom gatherings to an involved network and the need for connection beyond work.

• Diana emphasizes the distinction between fragmented online communities and genuine engagement.

 

[22:48 - 42:53] Looking Forward: Expansion and Future Plans

• Diana shares exciting plans for in-person gatherings and regional ambassador roles in 2025.

• The introduction of a video series capturing diverse third act stories to inspire a wider audience.

• She discusses how travel and storytelling intertwine to fulfill her passion and expand the community.

• Diana closes with an empowering vision for the collective: writing one's own vibrant third act.

 

Connect with Diana Place

Website: https://www.thirdactquest.com 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianadunbarplace

Instagram: @thirdactquest

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATbNxGoJ_uGy-5ixZ5_XbA/

 

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