What happens when a high-achieving life sciences executive decides there's more to success than climbing the corporate ladder? Meet Stephanie Joong, who's mastering the art of blending her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness and self-discovery.

In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Stephanie shares her journey from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, revealing how she's creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment. You'll discover how her years of corporate training became the foundation for her entrepreneurial leap into the health and wellness industry.

Together, they reflect on co-creating Thrive in 2025, a women's leadership event built from scratch, and why creating space for yourself, for others, and for community can lead to deeper alignment and fulfillment.

You’ll hear how Stephanie blends her background in life sciences with a passion for health and wellness, and how saying yes to a “small idea” became a launching point for something much bigger.

The 3 ways to blend career and wellness:

1. Transfer Your Corporate Training - Discover how to leverage your expertise into something new
2. Create Intentional Space - Learn why making room for wellness isn't just self-care, but strategic career planning
3. Bridge Industries Strategically - look for synergies between your career now and what gives you joy

"I'm shifting a little bit, making more space for more health and wellness industry, to mix really nicely with my life sciences background." - Stephanie Joong

Whether you're feeling stuck, curious about solopreneurship, or simply want to blend your professional success with personal wellness, Stephanie's story offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

Perfect for ambitious women ready to redefine what leadership looks like on your own terms.

Thank you Stephanie Joong for being a featured guest today. Shoutout to Hope Mueller, Jen Pestikas and Jackie Cetera the Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference Team.

Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.

About Stephanie Joong

With over 15 years in the life sciences industry starting as an engineer and transitioning to business leadership, Stephanie has built a career she's deeply proud of. As a committed advocate for women in STEM, she volunteers actively providing situational coaching for college students, early-career professionals, grad school applicants, and career shifters. Now, she's applying that same mentorship approach to her own journey as she transitions from traditional corporate leadership to solopreneurship, creating space for both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 10 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a professional women's network and delivers courses and masterminds for women in the second half of their careers. Work 1-2-1 with Natalie as a strategic advisor or fractional chief growth officer.

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