Welcome back to another exciting episode of Business & Bubbly! I'm your host, Charity Majors, and today we have a truly inspiring guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to Noelle Kustas, a chapter director at Business and Bubbly and the founder of Rise to Shine Co. Noelle is a passionate advocate for empowering women and helping them uncover their purpose. In this episode, we delve into Noelle's personal journey of leaving her teaching career, overcoming judgment and fear, and embracing her true calling. We also learn about her recent experience as a chapter director, hosting her first networking event called Sip and Social, and the overwhelmingly positive impact it had on both her and the attendees. Noelle's story is a shining example of resilience, courage, and the power of community, and she has a wealth of wisdom to share with us. So grab your favorite bubbly beverage, sit back, and get ready to be inspired as we dive into this episode of unapologetically SHINE with Noelle Kustas. But before we get started, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast and share it with your fellow business-minded friends. We're on a mission to reach more women in business and attract top-level guests, and with your help, we can make it happen. Now, let's jump in and hear Noelle's incredible story. Cheers!

Key Takeaways:

00:50 Supportive unity for women in business.
05:52 Reflecting on upbringing and change; single-parent struggle.
09:21 Transitioned from single mom to supportive wife.
11:26 Elementary teacher's leap of faith into retirement.
17:08 Teaching made her realize the need for community.
20:48 Unpacking core values reveals life's ideal.
23:15 Empowering summit to take action on ideas.
27:46 Leaving teaching, finding confidence, fear, new opportunities.
30:49 Remaining confident, humble, and purposeful as a leader.
34:03 Embracing culture, welcoming women into networking.
36:09 "Be comfortable, guide and empower other women."
42:24 Believe in yourself, find support, no regrets.
43:43 An exciting adventure with life-changing results.
47:07 Money empowers women; great things happen!

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