Reinventing at 49: The Brave Decision Behind My Next Chapter, Episode 159

This episode personal. I'm sharing a major life update: I'm going back to school at 49 to pursue my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  This new chapter means I'm pressing pause on the podcast so I can focus my time and energy on deeper, more embodied work with my 1:1 clients, the Clear Vision Builders Book Club, in-person gatherings, and my upcoming therapeutic training. In this conversation, I'm opening up about why now is the time for reinvention, what led me to pursue mental health counseling, and how the lineage of strong, brave women in my family shaped this decision.  I also share what's continuing in my business, what's shifting, and all the ways you and I can stay connected in this next era. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to truly follow your Clear Vision in real time, this episode is an intimate behind-the-scenes look into my own evolution. With love,  Lisa My Offerings Clear Vision Builders Eight weeks of coaching, meditation, community, and meaningful action. Our next cohort begins January 2026. 👉 Join us: https://bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders/ 1:1 Coaching & Advising Private Coaching & Advising for Coaches, Consultants and Portfolio Careers 👉 Book a discovery call with me to explore what's next: https://bebrightlisa.com/services-2/ In-Person Experiences (Chicago) Workshops, retreats, ShineBright Branding Day (returning Spring 2026), and ritual gatherings for the Hello Coven community. If you're craving human connection, this is where I'll be.  👉Take the Creative Leadership Quiz to join my email list: https://bebrightlisa.com/QUIZ/   Stay Connected With Me 📘 My Books Find Your Clear Vision & Build Your Clear Vision Purchase on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0SyOjSV   💌 My Newsletters Main Newsletter: Clear Vision, leadership, and reinvention Take the Creative Leadership Quiz: https://bebrightlisa.com/QUIZ/ Hello Coven: Rituals, spirituality, magic, and creative healing https://bebrightlisa.myflodesk.com/hellocoven   🌐 Website https://bebrightlisa.com   📱 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bebrightlisa   ✏️ My NEW Substack: https://lisaguillot.substack.com  

You'll never feel ready to begin. You just decide. In this episode, Lisa shares the behind-the-scenes of her Build Your Clear Vision book launch — which hit bestseller status in multiple categories — and the deeper lesson that emerged from that milestone: readiness is not a feeling, it's a decision. She opens up about what it really takes to move from dreaming to doing, how women can release the pressure to "save the world," and why accountability, structure, and self-care are the secret ingredients to turning vision into reality. You'll also hear about the Clear Vision Builders Book Club, an 8-week live experience co-led by Lisa and meditation coach Derrick Yanford. Together, they'll help you build your Clear Vision from concept to completion with practical strategy, soulful guidance, and embodied practices that keep you grounded and in flow. In this episode: The truth about "feeling ready" and what it actually means to start The moment Lisa realized that aligned action matters more than saving the world How radical self-care fuels creative productivity Why accountability is the missing link between clarity and completion What you'll experience inside the Clear Vision Builders Book Club If you're ready to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start building what matters most, this conversation is for you.

✨ Today is book launch day! ✨ Buy the workbook → Build Your Clear Vision on Amazon Join us as Lisa shares the story behind her annual Tarot & Treats gathering and how it's evolved into a sacred space of creativity, connection, and vision. But this episode isn't just about the party, it's about the power of celebration as a success strategy. Drawing from the final chapter of her new workbook Build Your Clear Vision, Lisa reveals why high-achieving women often skip the celebration stage, and how doing so drains their time, energy, and momentum. You'll walk away with 4 tangible ways to celebrate your vision (yes, even if you're just beginning), plus a new definition of success that's rooted in presence, not performance.     In This Episode, You'll Learn: The story of how Lisa's back-porch tarot party turned into a 40+ person celebration of vision The most overlooked tool in the creative process: celebration and why celebration isn't a party, it's a nervous system reset A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Build Your Clear Vision 4 mini-celebration rituals you can start this week     If You're… Sitting on an idea but too overwhelmed to start Always moving on to the next milestone without honoring the last one Tired of the "hustle harder" mindset and craving more presence Ready to embody your next chapter, not just dream it ...this episode is your permission slip to slow down and celebrate exactly where you are.     🔗 Resources + Links Buy the workbook → Build Your Clear Vision on Amazon Join the Clear Vision Builders experience → bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders     ✨ It's time to own your power, make your mark, and become impossible to ignore. Be bright, Lisa  

✨ Join the 8-week Clear Vision Builders book club (kicks off mid-October 2025): bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders You've got notebooks full of ideas. Maybe even a Google Doc titled "Someday." And all of it leaves you overwhelmed, I get it, and today you get the help you need. In this episode, I'm sharing your first real step toward momentum, and it's probably not what you think. You'll hear: The true story of how I met my co-facilitator, Derrick Yanford, and why his unique energy is part of this work How we blend embodiment, meditation, and strategy inside the Clear Vision Builders experience, without the overwhelm Why time, money, and energy overwhelm keeps high-achievers stuck spinning (and how to reclaim yours) A coaching case study from Stevie, a lawyer and mother of 3, who went from paralyzed by overthinking to launching a visionary co-working space for women What makes this different from any self-help book, online course, or accountability group you've tried before We're not just planning, we're building together. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: Join the 8-week Clear Vision Builders experience (kicks off Oct 15): bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders     ✨ It's time to own your power, make your mark, and become impossible to ignore. Be bright, Lisa

Ready to stop spinning and start building what matters? Join me inside Clear Vision Builders an 8-week "book club" to help you bring your ideas to life using the Clear Vision Framework. We start mid-October.  Join now → What happens when a room full of senior executive women all share what they want to finish before the end of the year? (Clue: It's a lot.) In this episode of Your Bright Personal Brand, Lisa shares the real story of a breakfast gathering overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago, and what it revealed about our collective struggle to prioritize, focus, and create space for what really matters. You'll learn how your Clear Vision can become your most valuable filter for time, energy, and money and the simple but powerful tool (Visionary Values) that helps you make aligned decisions faster. Whether you're managing a team, launching a new offer, or trying to finish your book by December, this episode is for you.     What You'll Learn: The common thread behind what executive women really want right now Why most of us are overwhelmed by priorities and what to do about it A powerful tool from the Build Your Clear Vision workbook: Visionary Values How clarity can save you time, money, and energy     Links & Resources: 📘 Build Your Clear Vision workbook (available Oct 15) 🔥 Join Clear Vision Builders – the 8-week coaching experience that brings the workbook to life (mid-October)     ✨ It's time to own your power, make your mark, and become impossible to ignore. Be bright, Lisa  

Want to join Lisa in her Book Club? Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders If you've ever said "I have so many ideas, I just don't know where to start" this episode is your sign to stop spinning and start building. Lisa breaks down her proven 5-part C.L.E.A.R. Vision Framework, the foundation of her new workbook and the structure behind hundreds of successful client transformations. You'll hear how her client Kristen Butler, founder of Power of Positivity, used this exact system to redefine her CEO identity, clarify her vision, and realign with purpose. The framework blends practical steps with soulful energy work so you're not just thinking about what's next, you're creating it. In this episode, you'll learn: What C.L.E.A.R. stands for and how to use it right now Why most frameworks fail to address energy and celebration How to align your ambition and intuition to move forward with clarity ✨ If you're ready to stop overthinking and start building with clarity, check out the 8-week Clear Vision Builders experience. Lisa and Derrick guide you through the workbook, step by step, with coaching, community, and structure that works. Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to join Lisa in her Book Club? Learn more at bebrightlisa.com/clearvisionbuilders Have you ever finished a self-help book and felt inspired—but totally unsure what to do next? You're not alone. In this episode, Lisa shares why she wrote Build Your Clear Vision, the follow-up workbook to her bestselling book Find Your Clear Vision, and how this new tool bridges the gap between mindset and momentum. Whether you're in the middle of a pivot or just starting to think about what's next, this workbook gives you structure, soul, and space to build what matters most. Lisa walks through why reflection alone isn't enough—and how you can start taking action, one page at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: The three themes that made Find Your Clear Vision a bestseller Why most books stop at mindset—and why that's a problem How to use the Build Your Clear Vision workbook to get unstuck and start building  ✨ Ready to take your first step toward what's next? Download 4 free chapters of Find Your Clear Vision at bebrightlisa.com/thebook and start your transformation today. 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want clarity on your leadership style? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Stepping out of corporate and into coaching, thought leadership, or entrepreneurship can feel like walking around in shoes that don't quite fit yet. You're excited about what's next, but you can't shake the feeling that you're still "becoming" the person you want to be. In this episode, visionary business coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot shares the identity-shifting work behind confident visibility. You'll learn how to release the version of you that no longer serves your vision and step into the leadership presence that will attract your future clients. 🎧 What You'll Learn: • How to build the identity of a coach or creative leader before your calendar is full • Why LinkedIn fear is really about an identity shift • The 3-Word Identity Release exercise to let go of old labels • Three foundational steps from the Clear Brand Blueprint to launch your next chapter • How to align your personal brand with your mission, vision, and audience 💫 Bonus: Want clarity now? Book a low-risk, high-impact intro coaching session with Lisa at bebrightlisa.com/introductory-session 💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more women entrepreneurs can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand. 🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Feeling stuck in decision fatigue? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Ever said yes to a freelance project, a job, or a client and felt that pit in your stomach right after? In this episode, visionary business coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot dives deep into the difference between a "yes" that lights you up and one that quietly depletes you. She shares the exact tool she uses with her coaching clients (and herself) to make aligned decisions in life, leadership, and brand building, especially in those pivotal moments of reinvention.   🎧 What You'll Learn: • The difference between soul-expanding and soul-sucking yeses • How to use your energy as a practical decision-making tool • What Lisa did when she almost went back to corporate for the benefits • A short guided check-in to help you trust your inner compass • Why your most limited resource isn't money, it's energy   💫 Bonus: Want clarity now? Book a low-risk, high-impact intro coaching session with Lisa at bebrightlisa.com/introductory-session     💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more purpose-driven women can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand.     🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot

Want to know your leadership type? Take the quiz at www.bebrightlisa.com/quiz Have you ever said, "I just need to figure it out first…" before making a bold move in your career or business? In this episode, transformational leadership coach and personal branding expert Lisa Guillot calls out the most common mindset block smart, capable women face and exactly how to move through it. She shares a real-life coaching moment that unlocked a client's Clear Vision in just 27 minutes, and walks you through one of the most powerful tools from her upcoming book, Build Your Clear Vision. Whether you're dreaming of your next business, a creative pivot, or a rebrand that finally feels like you, this episode will help you stop spinning and start building.   🎧 What You'll Learn: – Why "figuring it out first" is fear in disguise – The one question that reveals if your vision is truly worth pursuing – How business coaching helps you move from fuzzy to focused fast – The cost of waiting in "maybe" mode – A tool from Lisa's Clear Vision framework to validate your next move   💛 Loved the episode? Rate and review the show so more founders can find their Clear Vision and build their Bright Personal Brand.   🔗 Connect with Lisa: Website: www.bebrightlisa.com Instagram: @bebrightlisa LinkedIn: Lisa Guillot