From Mad Men to Mom Life: How One Professor Is Reinventing Herself through Comedy and Coaching

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Wendy Gillis has had quite a journey—from the thrills of Madison Ave., to an MBA and Doctor of Business Administration, to professor (and mom) life in North Florida.

And yet, something was still missing.

After spending years trying to launch a business on her own, Wendy discovered my program, Becoming an Academic Editor. She quickly realized that she had no interest in editing, but she was motivated and energized by our discussions of launching and marketing a coaching business and consultancy.

And that's how WendyGillis.com was born.

Now, Wendy is a professor, personal brand consultant, and clean stand-up comic with a full life that reflects her whole self.

If you've been feeling like you need more out of academia—more joy, more fulfillment, or even more money—this episode shows you how to uncover your creativity and build a successful business that fits your life.

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Work with Wendy: wendygillis.com

0:25 - Wendy's Academic Side Hustle

2:32 - Madison Ave: Advertising Career

4:36 - Work Life Balance: Personal Decision

5:22 - Super Bowl Move: Jacksonville, FL

6:03 - Teaching Marketing: Doctorate Degree

8:19 - Adjunct Professor: Academia Transition

10:35 - Marketing Consultant: Value Proposition

12:11 - Academia vs Real World Skills

13:18 - Teaching Entrepreneurship to Academics

17:47 - Digital Marketing: Organizational Skills

23:59 - Comedy and Consulting: Business

28:14 - Business Building: Constant Evolving

30:87 - Consulting on Marketing: Non Profits

35:16 - Clean Comedy: Set Apart

36:31 - Scary Things: Confidence

37:25 - Take Course: I Felt Seen

39:45 - Women Entrepreneurs: Supportive

40:08 - Hire Comedian: WendyGillis.com

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