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.

The 3 ways Stephanie blends career and wellness:

1. Transfer Your Corporate Training - Discover how skills learned climbing the corporate ranks become powerful tools for solopreneurship
2. Create Intentional Space - Learn why making room for wellness isn't just self-care, but strategic career planning
3. Bridge Industries Strategically - See how combining life sciences expertise with health and wellness creates unique opportunities

"I'm making more space for more health and wellness industry, to mix really nicely with my life sciences background. This is a very special moment for us to be talking." - Stephanie Joong

Bonus get a behind the scenes look at Thrive in 2025 Women's Conference.

Whether you're feeling stuck in corporate life, 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 their own terms.

Thank you Stephanie Joong for being on the show today and Jen Pestikas and Hope Mueller!

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.

Stephanie Joong Website

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Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.

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Natalie also serves as President of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit committed to advancing women's health outcomes.

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