38 - Career Pivots, Personal Growth, and Community Impact: Michelle Smock’s Story

38 - Career Pivots, Personal Growth, and Community Impact: Michelle Smock’s Story

Author: Kris Castle March 24, 2026 Duration: 31:56
Michelle Smock is a dynamic business coach and state trainer with the Small Business Development Center. Michelle shares her journey from massage therapist and spa owner to her current role supporting entrepreneurs in Lexington, discusses the importance of networking and overcoming imposter syndrome, and offers actionable tips for harmonizing personal and professional life. The conversation highlights local resources for business owners, the power of women supporting women, and Michelle Smock’s passion project, Dancing with the Lexington Stars, which raises funds for community health initiatives. Tune in for inspiring insights, encouragement, and practical advice from two women dedicated to uplifting the Kentucky business community.

Kris Castle hosts Boss Babes of the Bluegrass, a series of conversations that feel more like a coffee chat with a friend than a formal interview. Each episode sits down with a different woman who has carved out her own version of success right here in Central Kentucky. The focus isn't just on professional accolades, though you'll hear plenty about that; it's about the real, often messy, journey of building a career while building a life. You'll listen to stories about the late nights, the tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, and the small victories that define the path. This podcast digs into the practicalities and the personal philosophies that these local leaders use to navigate their worlds. It’s for anyone curious about how other women are stitching together ambition, community, and personal well-being into something that works for them. Tune in for genuine dialogue that offers both inspiration and tangible takeaways, reminding you that work-life harmony is a personal composition, not a prescribed formula.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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