Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

Milestone Moments in Business & Leadership

by Sheila Slick

Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement

When Your Corporate Identity Disappears with Janylene Turcotte

What happens when the career you spent 25 years building suddenly disappears on someone else's terms? Janylene was a senior HR executive leading mergers, transformations, and national teams. Then one meeting changed everything. Her calendar emptied overnight, and a thought she'd been avoiding finally surfaced. Three days later, she walked into an interview for another VP role and froze. Not because she wasn't qualified, but because something deeper was happening. What she realized on the walk home in the rain became the turning point she never saw coming. What was the "missing link" she discovered? Tune in to hear the full story. To connect with Jenny Lane Turcotte, visit hypnocoach.ca Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Health Crisis Recovery for Leaders with Alice Cunningham

What do you do when the identity you spent years building suddenly can't carry you down the stairs? Alice Cunningham was a thriving litigator, a Barre3 instructor, and a healthy woman in her early 30s. Then one ordinary night, something felt off. She brushed it off. By morning, everything had changed. In this episode, Alice opens up about the moment she realized she was wrong about what was happening, the one thing that proved harder than physical therapy, and the emotion that surfaced mid-conversation that she didn't see coming. If you tie your worth to your work, this conversation may change how you face your next setback. Press play to hear what happened next. Tune in to the full episode now. To connect with Alice Cunningham, visit [Alice's website] Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Publishing Myths No One Talks About with Terry Whalin

It's not every day you sit down with someone who has published over 60 books, been named one of the top 27 content producers out of 600 million blogs, and still shows up every single week to do the work. Terry Whalin has seen the publishing industry from every angle, as a literary agent, acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing, and author, and he has a perspective most first-time authors never hear until it's too late. So what's the number one myth that keeps authors from selling books? And what did an acquisitions editor tell him was the "11th myth" that made him laugh out loud? His story is proof that talent alone doesn't move books off shelves, but what does might surprise you. Listen in to learn more about book marketing strategies for authors, overcoming common publishing myths, and building a platform that sells books for years. CONNECT WITH TERRY WHALIN: Website: publishingoffer.com Free Chapter (The 11th Myth): terrylinks.com/11thmyth Stay connected! Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Reinvention After 40 to Powerlifting Champion with Cris Coniglio

What happens when you lose everything at 40… your career, your marriage, your financial security… and three kids are counting on you? Cris Coniglio knows. With 30+ years leading multi-million dollar event portfolios and a career that launched backstage at Disney, Cris seemed unstoppable. Then one pivot changed everything, and she had to rebuild from the bottom. But what she found on the other side wasn't just survival. It was a competitive powerlifting stage, a wall full of trophies, and a message that's changing the way women think about what's possible. What made her walk through a door on a rainy night when every instinct told her to turn around? And how did one moment at a competition spark a completely new chapter at 52? Cris shares why "someday" might be the most dangerous word in your vocabulary and the one thing she tells every woman who says, "I could never do that." Listen to the full episode now. To connect with Cris Coniglio, visit ironandinspiration.org Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Season 2

How to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife with Janet Uribe, ND, MBA

What would make a successful marketing executive walk away from a 20-year career and start completely over? Janet Uribe, ND, MBA is a California licensed naturopathic doctor who spent two decades building brands and leading marketing strategies for major corporations. She was at the top of her game, reporting directly to a division president, traveling the world, launching products across global markets. Then one ordinary afternoon at her desk, she noticed something about the products she was selling that she couldn't unsee. And it changed everything. What she did next took nearly a decade, challenged everything she thought she knew about her own mind, and led her to a discovery about women's health that most doctors never talk about. Why does Janet believe the thing women fear most about aging might actually be their greatest advantage? Listen in to learn more about how to reinvent your career in midlife, navigating women's health after 40, and why your second act might be your best one. Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Pastor Turned FBI SWAT Operator with Eric Robinson

It's not every day you meet someone who went from pastoring a church to kicking in doors with an FBI SWAT team. But that's exactly the path Eric Robinson took, and the reason behind the pivot is not what you'd expect. Eric is also the author of the upcoming book "A Reverend: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners in the FBI," and he brings humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to a conversation that will stay with you long after you finish listening. His story is proof that your next chapter can look nothing like your last one and still make perfect sense. Listen in to learn more about making fearless career pivots, overcoming the fear of walking away from a calling, and finding unexpected purpose in a second act. Stay connected! Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Small Steps to Real Change with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

What if the biggest reason you're stuck has nothing to do with talent, resources, or timing? Dr. Christiane Schroeder is a behavioral economist, TEDx speaker, and host of Happy Healthy Hustle, a top 1% global podcast. Named 2025 Woman Podcaster of the Year, she's taught more than 10,000 people across five countries how to create lasting change. She's also a Fulbright scholar, Cal Poly professor, and author of Petite Practice. In this episode, she reveals the hidden economic logic behind why every human resists change and why that resistance is actually rational. Tune in to hear the full conversation and discover the small step that could change everything. To connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeder, visit drchristiane.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Sheila Slick: https://sheilaslick.com Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Money Beliefs Holding Creatives Back with Jen Fontanilla

What if the reason your creative business isn't growing has nothing to do with your talent? Jen Fontanilla spent 25 years as a graphic designer creating packaging and displays for major global brands while simultaneously building a 20-year career in financial services. She was living a double life and then she discovered the invisible thread connecting both worlds and it changed everything. Now a certified money coach, TEDx speaker, and four-time award-winning author of The Creative Code, Jen helps creative entrepreneurs uncover the money stories they didn't know were running the show. Tune in to hear the moment Jen walked away from her licenses with no turning back and the mindset shift that made it all worth it. To connect with Jen Fontanilla, find her on LinkedIn or Instagram @ItisJenFontanilla Stay connected! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

From Grit to Grace in Leadership with Dr. Alena Candova

What if the very thing driving your success is the same thing keeping you from the life you actually want? Dr. Alena Candova, neurocoach and author of Grace Over Grit, spent years pushing through corporate jobs, toxic relationships, and even her own healing journey before a silent meditation retreat in Bali cracked everything wide open. She could send love and compassion to everyone around her, but when it came time to direct it inward? Something completely unexpected happened. Tune in to hear what she uncovered and the shift that changed everything. To connect with Dr. Alena Candova, visit https://www.sattvaintegralhealth.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com/show/ Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

Season 2

How Storytelling Helps Coaches Get Clients with Jessica Rhodes

Are you a coach who feels like the best kept secret in your industry? What if the key to unlocking your next wave of clients isn't paid ads or a complicated funnel, but something far more personal? Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world's first podcast booking agency, at just 25 years old. What started as a virtual assistant side hustle has grown into a powerhouse that's booked over 50,000 podcast interviews. But it's what Jessica discovered along the way about why most coaches fail at visibility that might surprise you. Listen in to learn more about podcast guesting strategies for coaches, how to grow your business through genuine connection, and building a lifestyle business that supports your values. To connect with Jessica Rhodes, visit interviewconnections.com Stay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for: Early access to upcoming episodes and events Expanded strategies and resources Direct connection with Sheila for questions and support Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://fivemilestones.kit.com/newsletter Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaslick/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fivemilestones For more information, visit: Five Milestones: https://fivemilestones.com Sponsored by: https://PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book

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