Episode 247: From Corporate Slave to Joyful CEO: Building a Business That Serves Your Life with Elle Ballard

Episode Description

In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Elle Ballard—abundance mentor, founder of the Women of the World Network, and advocate for soulful, joyful living. We explore what it means to redefine success, lead with elegance, and build a business that reflects your values, not just your to-do list. Elle shares her own evolution from corporate to entrepreneurship, the deep joy of self-discovery, and how becoming a grandmother changed the way she sees business and legacy.

If you’re craving alignment, expansion, and permission to build on your terms, this episode is your invitation. 

Episode Highlights

1. How Elle’s journey from oil & gas to entrepreneurship led to joyful, intentional living
   
   
2. The powerful pivot that came after becoming a grandmother
   
   
3. Why joy, not hustle, should be your compass
   
   
4. What happens when your business starts to feel like your old 9 to 5 (and how to change it!)
   
   
5. The unexpected depth that came from years of building a community
   
   
6. The importance of giving yourself permission to delegate, grow, and evolve
   
   
7. Why going back to your “why” helps you move forward with clarity.
   
   
8. Elle’s favorite question to spark self-awareness: “What have you learned about yourself lately?”
   
   
9. A fresh perspective on soulful expansion—and how to honor who you're becoming

 3 Powerful Quotes

"When I stopped chasing the business and started following my joy, everything changed."

"We begin the journey for one reason—but as we grow, new layers of purpose are revealed."

"True abundance is knowing what matters, honoring your values, and giving yourself permission to evolve."

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 Elle Ballard

Elle is a dynamic Holistic Abundance Mentor, Founder of the Women of the World Network, accomplished author, and a captivating speaker who takes her clients on transformative journeys of personal growth and empowerment.

 A passionate advocate for elegance, abundance, and joyful self-expression, Elle finds beauty in coffee rituals, breathtaking views, and the artistry of ballroom dancing, always inspiring women to live fully and fabulously.      

Website: https://elleballard.com

LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleballard/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelleballard

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