What if leaving a “dream” corporate job was the very thing that finally let you feel alive in your own life? In this episode, we sit down with PR-VP-turned-boutique-yoga studio owner Claire Incontrera of Soleil Studio in Lewes, Delaware, to unpack how she walked away from agency prestige, burnout, and hustle culture to build a business that actually feels like her life’s work.

💡 The power of paying attention to what lights you up

🔁 Navigating identity shifts from corporate leader to entrepreneur

🧮 The unglamorous realities of leaving your 9–5

🧭 Trusting your gut when everything falls apart; The wild story of her first studio lease

🗣️ Releasing people-pleasing and other people’s opinions

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to break out of corporate, this conversation will both ground you in the practical realities of change and remind you that it’s possible to build a career that feels deeply aligned.

Find info on Claire & Soleil Studio here: https://www.sweatsoleil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sweatsoleil/ https://www.instagram.com/claireincontrera/

In this episode, Jennifer Gavalis from Nora’s Pawsome Tees shares how reconnecting with art sparked her business, supported her mental health, and helped her step confidently into being the face of her brand.​

Episode highlights:

🌱 The power of small wins: Simple, doable actions to regain momentum on hard days

🎥 Getting visible: The class that pushed Jen on camera and how showing up built real customer friendships​

🎨 Creativity as a compass: Using art, music, and comfort activities as practical tools when mental health dips

🛡️ Handling online negativity: What helped her reset after cyberbullying and why she chose not to quit her dream​

✨ Purpose and harmony: Self-awareness, authenticity, and doing what truly lights you up—at home, in business, and in community​

Hit play when you’re ready for a cozy, honest conversation about creativity, mental health, and building a business that feels like home.​

Connect with Jen:

• Shop at noraspawsometees.com
• IG, Facebook and TikTok: @noraspawsometees
• Local to Pottsville: Sugar & Company in Minersville, Beauty Bee Storefront on the Trail, Kitty Blue Boutique, and Three Sweets in Mahanoy City

This week on Hustle & Harmony, we sit down with Jeannie Baldomero—mentor to moms of teen girls, podcast host of Raising Her Confidently, author, and founder of a thriving community for mothers. Together, we explore the changing dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship during adolescence, discuss practical strategies for supporting growth and emotional well-being, and unpack the unique pressures facing teens and their moms today. Jeannie shares insights from her own journey, actionable tools, and words of encouragement to help guide working moms through transitional seasons without burning out.

Episode Highlights:

🦋 Navigating new seasons of motherhood

💪 Building teen confidence despite peer and social pressures

🌱 Signs and strategies for building trust with your teen

❤️ Creating open, judgment-free communication

🧠 Supporting emotional health for both moms and teens

Connect with Jeannie through:

• Instagram: @jeanniebaldomero
• Podcast: “Raising Her Confidently”
• Website: RaisingHerConfidently.com
• FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momsoftweenandteengirls

Happy Listening!