Stepping away from a stable corporate career to become a founder has been one of the most courageous transitions of my life. In this crossover episode to our first ever The Kindred Social Podcast episode, I open my heart and share the full story of how I went from leading global operations across 26 countries to creating Wanderwild Family Retreats and now launching The Kindred Social, a coaching space for corporate leaders becoming entrepreneurs.

If you’re missing our usual The WandHERwild Podcast episode style, they’ll be back next week. If you want to subscribe to The Kindred Social Podcast, you can do that here.

I talk about the skills I carried from years of managing complex teams, the moment I realized there was a real market gap in family wellness travel, and what it actually looked like to build a brand from the ground up while raising two young children. I also share why I believe corporate leaders are uniquely prepared for entrepreneurship, how to identify the strengths you’ve already built in your career, and the role of ethical AI in creating sustainable systems that support founders in the early stages.

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more: a business idea you can’t let go of, a desire for meaningful work, or the call to build a brand that reflects your story, this conversation will meet you right where you are. I’m sharing the truth, the challenges, and the deep sense of purpose that comes with turning an idea into something real.

🌱In this episode, we discuss:

* How I transitioned from a global corporate career into entrepreneurship

* The moment I recognized a real market gap in family wellness travel

* The early days of building Wanderwild with two young children

* The corporate skills that translate directly into becoming a founder

* How to identify your strengths and apply them to a new business

* What it looks like to bring an idea from vision to execution

* The power of ethical AI in supporting simple and sustainable workflows

* Why I created The Kindred Social for corporate leaders becoming early stage founders

✨ Learn more about The Kindred Social: https://thekindredsocial.com/ and Monica’s 1:1 business coaching retainer now accepting clients for the 2026 calendar year.

✨ Explore Wanderwild Family Retreats, wanderwildfamilyretreats.com, offering child-welcoming, nature-rooted getaways for families to slow down. Upcoming retreats include a [cozy Mom + Child weekend in New York’s Hudson Valley] and a [Spring Family Retreat in Florida], blending wild luxury with nature play and connection.

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