In this episode, Brooke is joined by Amy Schons, former division president turned founder of Modwellship, a modern leadership community for executives and business owners who want to lead ahead without burning out.

After 19 years with one organization, including leading a division through the chaos of COVID, Amy realized she’d lost parts of herself to constant reaction mode. A combination of pandemic pressure, leadership strain, and personal loss pushed her to reevaluate everything: her values, her impact, and the life she wanted next.

Amy talks about what leadership looks like behind the scenes, the moment she knew she needed a coach, the questions she asked herself before leaving corporate, and how she rebuilt her identity while starting her business from zero.

If you’re feeling stuck, stretched thin, or wondering whether you’re meant for something different, this conversation will resonate.

What We Cover:

• Amy’s 19-year corporate journey and rise to division president

• Leading through COVID when the business went to nearly zero overnight

• Losing her sense of self and recognizing the need for outside support

• The personal losses that clarified her priorities

• Key questions she used to decide whether to stay or leave

• Transitioning into entrepreneurship without another job lined up

• Why she created Modwellship and what modern leadership really needs today

Connect with Amy:

• Modwellship Community - Link here
• Connect with Amy on LinkedIn

Connect with Brooke:

• ⁠Brooke's Newsletter⁠ -
• Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free ⁠Clarity Compass⁠.
• Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info ⁠here⁠.
• Connect with me here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠

Summary

What happens when the version of success you’ve worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want?

In this episode, Brooke sits down with Kari Huske, former PwC leader turned business strategist and pricing expert, to talk about the messy middle of leaving corporate life and building a business on your own terms.

Kari shares her story of moving abroad, navigating identity shifts after motherhood, and rediscovering her professional confidence through entrepreneurship. Together, we unpack what it really takes to transition from corporate to solopreneur, how to value your expertise, and why pricing is both math and mindset.

You’ll hear:

• The pivotal moments that led Kari to start her own business

• The emotional and identity shifts that come with leaving corporate life

• Her three-pillar framework for confident pricing

• How to balance ambition with alignment as you grow

If you’ve ever wondered how to translate your corporate skill set into a business that feels meaningful and sustainable, this episode is full of clarity, honesty, and encouragement.

Connect with Kari:

• https://www.kh-strategies.com/
• Check out Kari's Pricing Check-up here
• Connect with Kari on LinkedIn and sign up for her newsletter here

Connect with Brooke:

• ⁠Brooke's Newsletter⁠ -
• Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free ⁠Clarity Compass⁠.
• Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info ⁠here⁠.
• Connect with me here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠

In this conversation, Brooke Koeninger and Lucy Regan explore the complexities of navigating life transitions, particularly for women in their 40s and beyond. They discuss the challenges of identity loss, the impact of significant life events on career choices, and the importance of self-discovery and values in finding purpose. Lucy shares her personal journey of overcoming obstacles and emphasizes the power of curiosity, community, and small steps towards change. The conversation highlights the significance of building trust in oneself and the role of visualization in achieving personal growth.

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Becoming friends with our saboteurs that are holding us back - explore what they are for you: ⁠https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/⁠
• Defining your life guardrails - getting close and personal to live aligned to your Core Values:  ⁠https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/⁠

Connect with Lucy:

⁠ www.lucyregancoaching.com⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠

Link to Lucy's “From Fear to a Hell Yes” coaching immersion on 11/11 and 11/13.  This 2-hour guided online experience is for women in their 40s–50s who are craving clarity, confidence, and momentum in what’s next but feel scared to make the wrong move, or unsure where to start.  ⁠Link here⁠

Connect with Brooke:

• ⁠Brooke's Newsletter⁠ -
• Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free ⁠Clarity Compass⁠.
• Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info ⁠here⁠.
• Connect with me here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠

In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I sit down with Cheryl Heller, a Fractional CFO who helps early-stage businesses scale without the burnout. Cheryl shares her journey from corporate to fractional work, why boundaries matter in leadership, and how startups can build sustainable financial foundations.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur hiring your first fractional leader or considering a fractional career yourself, this episode is packed with real-world insights you can apply right away.

Connect with Cheryl:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.howleyheller/
• Instagram: @cherylaheller
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylaheller/
• Website: www.pillaronecfo.com

Connect with Brooke:

• ⁠Brooke's Newsletter⁠ -
• Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free ⁠Clarity Compass⁠.
• Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info ⁠here⁠.
• Connect with me here: LinkedIn, Instagram

In this episode, Brooke talks with Kathy Rushing, a previously licensed marriage and family therapist, who now focuses on helping entrepreneurial couples cultivate joy, peace, excitement, and friendship in their marriages.

Brooke and Kathy dive into the unique dynamics of entrepreneurship and relationships. Kathy shares her journey from marriage and family therapist to relationship coach and introduces her CRAVE Framework. Together, they explore how couples can strengthen their connection, handle risk, and create a shared vision while pursuing entrepreneurial dreams.

This episode is for anyone balancing the demands of business with the desire for a thriving relationship.

Connect with Kathy:

• Download Kathy's Weekly Marriage Compass
• Website: kathyrushing.com
• LinkedIn: 🧡Kathy Rushing | LinkedIn

Connect with Brooke:

• ⁠Brooke's Newsletter⁠
• Looking for clarity on your next steps? Download my free ⁠Clarity Compass⁠.
• Looking to work with Brooke 1:1? More info ⁠here⁠.

When you’ve spent years building a corporate career, it can feel almost impossible to take off the “professional mask” and figure out who you really are outside of it.

In this episode of Scale With Clarity, I sit down with Liam Darmody—LinkedIn strategist, community builder, and former startup operator—who knows firsthand how powerful it is to show up online authentically.

We talk about:

• Finding your real voice on LinkedIn after years of hiding behind a corporate persona

• Why vulnerability is actually your competitive advantage (especially now)

• The steps to start building your network before you’re ready to leap

• How to stop obsessing over vanity metrics and redefine success on your terms

Whether you’re still in corporate but curious about what’s next, or you’ve just stepped into solopreneurship, Liam’s story will give you both tactical tips and a reminder that the more human you are, the more doors open.

Connect with Liam:

• LinkedIn: Liam Darmody

What if bookkeeping isn’t just about compliance—but a window into your mindset and operations?

In this conversation, I sit down with Morgaine Trine, founder of Honestly Bookkeeping, to explore why numbers are neutral, how bookkeeping acts as the canary in the coal mine for your business, and why separating your self-worth from your pricing changes everything.

We talk about:

• Why bookkeeping is more than “making the IRS happy”

• How your books can reveal mindset and operational challenges before they blow up

• The problem with “charge what you’re worth” and how to approach pricing differently

• Redefining success as a daily practice, not a destination

This isn’t your typical bookkeeping chat—it’s about the deeper layers of entrepreneurship, mindset, and creating a business that aligns with your life.

Morgaine's Links:

Website: https://honestlybookkeeping.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@honestlybookkeeping

Download 5 Signs Your Bookkeeping is Misaligned

Brooke's Links:

• Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube

• Subscribe to my bi-weekly newsletter, Permission to Dream, here

• Visit my website: www.scalewithclarity.com

In this episode of Scale with Clarity, I’m joined by business coach and former bakery owner Jennifer Kok, who shares her 20+ year entrepreneurial journey — from leaving a corporate career at Kraft Foods, to building a brick-and-mortar business through a recession, to now coaching business owners nationwide.

Jennifer’s story is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners who want to innovate before a crisis hits, simplify their offerings, and create more energy and clarity in their work.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Jennifer pivoted during the 2008 recession and tripled her revenue
• Why “waiting until your back is against the wall” kills innovation
• How to niche down without losing customers
• The power of return on energy in business growth
• Strategies to become “instantly referable” in your community

Whether you’re running a brick-and-mortar shop, a service-based business, or you’re just dreaming about leaving corporate, Jennifer’s wisdom will help you move from overwhelmed to intentional.

Listen in for strategies on:

✅ Positioning yourself in your community

✅ Narrowing your focus to grow faster

✅ Building a team so you can stay in your zone of genius

Find Jennifer here:

🌐 Next Wave Business Coaching

💼 LinkedIn: Jennifer Owens Kok

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

02:20 – From corporate life to cookies

09:15 – Pivoting during the recession

14:40 – Innovation before crisis

22:05 – Scaling through delegation

34:50 – How to become “instantly referable”

46:10 – Where to connect with Jennifer

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What happens when your body forces you to stop — and you still try to push through?

In this episode, TEDx speaker and coach Corean Canty shares her deeply personal journey through burnout, recovery, and rediscovering what it means to live and work in alignment. We talk about the identity crisis that comes with leaving a high-powered career, how rest can feel foreign when you're used to overworking, and the surprising role of play in healing and growth.

We cover:

• The physical toll of chronic stress (and what most of us miss)

• Why rest can feel like laziness — and how to rewire that belief

• Corean’s powerful take on purpose as a way of being, not doing

• How she now helps individuals and companies bring more joy and connection into their work

If you’ve ever questioned your worth outside of productivity, or felt stuck in the shoulds, this conversation is a breath of fresh air.

Connect with Corean at coreancanty.com

Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram or visit my website: www.scalewithclarity.com.

🎙️ Welcome to Scale with Clarity — the podcast for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business on their terms.

I'm Brooke Koeninger — strategic partner, fractional CFO, and believer that your business should support your life, not consume it.

Here, we talk about what it really takes to scale sustainably: aligning your business with your values, honoring your priorities, and making decisions from a place of clarity—not chaos.

Expect honest conversations, practical insights, and a refreshing mix of strategy and soul.

✨ New episodes every other Wednesday. Follow now and grow in a way that feels good to you.