Michelle Pecak
Founder & CEO, My Vibe | Conscious Leadership Advocate
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What if your "fun side project" was actually your most powerful business asset? In this energizing episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug chats with Michelle Pecak—a former corporate strategist turned conscious leadership entrepreneur—about what it really means to lead with joy, purpose, and profit. From ditching the traditional career path to monetizing her natural gifts, Michelle shares how she built My Vibe, a thriving ecosystem focused on people-first leadership. If you're feeling stuck, misaligned, or just ready for more meaning in your work, this is the episode to unlock your next move.
Timestamps:
00:00 — Teaser
01:00 — Intro: Aligning Purpose with Profits
02:30 — What Is a Joy Job?
06:30 — When Do You Know You’re Ready to Shift?
11:00 — Start Before You’re Ready
16:00 — The Joy Job Formula: People, Performance, Programming, Partnerships
21:00 — Monetizing What Comes Naturally
26:00 — Positioning, Platforms, and Social Selling
31:00 — Collaboration Over Competition
36:00 — Final Thoughts: Permission to Be Curious
Connect With Us:
Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaug
X: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug
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