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Ungovernable Women with Portia MountAwaken your Rebel Soul with Shelley PaxtonShelley Paxton, author, speaker, and Chief Soul Officer, joins Portia today for a discussion around what happens when you wake up and realize you want something different out of your life and career. Shelley talks about the power of being honest with yourself and giving yourself permission to rebel for who you really are. Learn how to define your own success and be your authentic self.Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com.Books mentioned in this episode: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelley Pa...2025-05-161h 05
Mic DropPasta Sauce & Daring Dreams (ft. Shelley Paxton & Chris Schembra)Guest Bios:Shelley Paxton: Former CMO of Harley-Davidson, Shelley left her high-powered corporate career to pursue a more meaningful path, coining the term Soulbbatical. As an author, keynote speaker, and guide, Shelley helps others redefine success on their own terms, inspiring leaders to build bold, brave, and authentic lives. Shelley’s signature message—“I Quit So You Don’t Have To”—is the core of her keynote and forthcoming book.Chris Schembra: Founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience, Chris has made a career out of helping people connect more deeply through shared experiences. From hosting intimate dinners to d...2024-11-0441 min
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenFrom CMO to Chief Soul Officer: How to Unleash Your Soul's Calling with Corporate Rebel Shelley PaxtonThe Jen Marples Show episode 184 is here!Get ready to have your soul ignited, ladies! Today I'm thrilled to welcome the one and only Shelley Paxton - a true corporate rebel, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and Chief Soul Officer extraordinaire. Shelly's journey from the top marketing ranks at Harley-Davidson to a profound midlife awakening is the stuff of legend. She's the Brené Brown meets biker babe you never knew you needed, and her message of reclaiming your power, releasing the shackles of "should," and redefining success on your own terms is exactly what our community ne...2024-10-3151 min
Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big DreamsSOULBBATICAL: This Harley Davidson Executive QUIT - so you don't have to! With Shelley PaxtonIn this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Shelley Paxton, former Harley Davidson executive turned Chief Soul Officer. Shelley shares her inspiring story of breaking free from the corporate success script, battling burnout, and reclaiming her authentic self. Learn how she transformed a life of external achievements into one filled with purpose, passion, and true freedom.Shelley’s story is a must-listen for anyone feeling trapped by societal expectations or struggling to find their true path. We discuss the power of trusting yourself, the importance of values over validation, and how to awaken the re...2024-08-2143 min
Eyes Wide Open with Nick ThompsonFrom Marketing Executive to Redefining Success as Chief Soul Officer with Shelley PaxtonGet ready for an inspiring journey with Shelley Paxton, the former CMO of Harley Davidson and current Chief Soul Officer. She will share her remarkable career path and current mission to redefine success. Shelley has always followed her passions, but it wasn’t until she reached the top of the mountain that she tapped into the rebel within to become who she was meant to be. Join us as she reveals the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her rise to the top at Harley-Davidson. But the true essence of this episode lies in She...2024-07-161h 06
20 Minutes with BronwynBusting the Arrival Myth: My Conversation with Shelley PaxtonEvery so often, an interview literally changes the way I see my life.
This is one of those interviews.
Whatever you’ve got going on in your life, I can almost guarantee this conversation will be a blessing to you.
But I’m getting ahead of myself!
My guest this week is the incomparable Shelley Paxton, making her second appearance on my show.
Shelley is the former CMO of Harley-Davidson and is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is...2024-06-0551 min
The Perfectly Imperfect JourneyRebel With a Cause with Shelley PaxtonShe was at the top of her game with one of the world’s most iconic brands, doing the work that had taken her across the world and back multiple times. From the outside looking in, things looked really good for Shelley Paxton.
But, she had a secret. Shelley would be awoken every night by the same nightmare and walked through her days with anxiety, both of which she tried to numb with busyness and alcohol. She finally reached a point where she couldn’t tolerate the pain of playing to someone else’s version of success...2024-06-0537 min
Life Check YourselfLife Check Yourself 453 – This is the Type of Job You Should Quit with Shelley PaxtonMarni welcomes Shelley Paxton to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to listen to yourself and navigate towards what your soul truly wants. Shelley is an author, a speaker and a change-maker. She helps people redefine their success. In this episode, Marni and Shelley talk about how to get out of something that makes you miserable. With the daily grind of life, and the pressure thrown at you from every direction, sometimes it’s easier to just continue on the conventional track, to stick to the initial plan. And it ends up slowly eating at yo...2024-05-2942 min
She Said / She Said293. What to do when your dream job stops being your dream job! With former Harley Davidson CMO Shelley Paxton**Show Notes**
**Episode 293: What to Do When Your Dream Job Stops Being Your Dream Job**
**Guest: Shelley Paxton, Former CMO of Harley-Davidson and Author of “Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life”.**
**This Week’s Topic:**
Have you ever found yourself questioning if the job you once loved is still a great fit? Maybe just considering this question makes you feel guilty, thinking “a million other people would kill for this job”. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
This common professional and personal evolution ofte...2024-05-2400 minShe Said / She Said293. What to do when your dream job stops being your dream job! With former Harley Davidson CMO Shelley Paxton**Show Notes**
**Episode 293: What to Do When Your Dream Job Stops Being Your Dream Job**
**Guest: Shelley Paxton, Former CMO of Harley-Davidson and Author of “Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life”.**
**This Week’s Topic:**
Have you ever found yourself questioning if the job you once loved is still a great fit? Maybe just considering this question makes you feel guilty, thinking “a million other people would kill for this job”. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
This common professional and personal evolution ofte...2024-05-2400 min
Spark Your Power: Ignite Career Success, Purpose and JoyWhere Soul Meets Success: Shelley Paxton's Continued JourneyIntroduction: Today, we're revisiting a conversation with Shelley Paxton, who first joined us three years ago in 2020 to share her transformative journey from corporate executive to Chief Soul Officer of her own life. Shelley's story of leaving her role as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson to embark on a "Soulbatical" inspired many of our listeners. Now, we're catching up with Shelley to see how her journey has evolved and what new insights she has to share. About Our Guest: Shelley Paxton, author of "Soulbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life," has continued to...2024-03-1424 minSpark Your Power: Ignite Career Success, Purpose and JoyLiberating a Billion Souls with Shelley Paxton, Former CMO of Harley Davidson (Part 1)About Our Guest: Shelley Paxton, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, embarked on a journey that transformed her life and career. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, Shelley realized she was living someone else's dream. This realization led her to take a bold step away from her corporate career to find her true calling. Today, Shelley is an entrepreneur, author, and the Chief Soul Officer of her life, on a mission to liberate a billion souls. In This Episode: The Spark Sessions: Jen shares the origin story of the podcast and its mission...2024-03-1357 min
Clowning Around PodcastSoul FULL Ness with Shelley PaxtonHow can you create a life full of the brilliant things that will make your Soul Full? How and why should you put in the effort to do this? Join Em in this most joyful of inspiring chats with the fab Shelley… its so good there is going to be another.. Follow Shelley: Instagram: @soulbbatical LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleypaxton/ About Shelley Paxton: Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert. As former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, Shelley Paxton found herself at the top of the prove...2023-12-0550 min
Career Blast in a HalfCan Your Soul Meet Career Success? | Shelley PaxtonAt the peak of her 26-year marketing career and then CMO of Harley-freaking-Davidson – Shelley Paxton didn’t vibe with view at the top of the corporate ladder. Where was the fulfillment she expected?
Worse, it was sucking the joy out of her life—and the life out of her – to the point she didn’t realize what she’d lost: a connection to her own soul.
Shelley started Soulbbatical, the company, with the mission to liberate the souls of leaders and organizations by inspiring them to realize (and rebel for) their g...2023-07-2637 min
Enough, the PodcastI hate needing so much External Validation, Tracy Yates & Shelley Paxton #56Maybe you’re purchasing status markers, like red-bottomed shoes or the latest gadgets to signal your success (and hey, no judgement! I do it too!) Maybe the title and the pay reaffirm your identity. You tell yourself that “one day” you’ll arrive at a certain paygrade or career milestone, and THEN you won’t need the validation anymore. THEN success will feel different. Less empty and fleeting. Uh huh. I’m in conversation with Shelley Paxton, ex-Chief Marketing Officer of Harley Davidson, and Tracy Yates, ex-CEO of an 8-figure marketing agency, serving brands like Google and Ama...2023-04-1338 min
FINE is a 4-Letter Word(S3E10) From Success-Empty to Success-Full with Shelley PaxtonDo you feel like you're just going through the motions in life? In this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, I’m speaking with Shelley Paxton, former Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson and author of the bestselling book Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life.Shelley shares her personal journey of feeling success-EMPTY rather than success-FULL — despite achieving what many consider to be the pinnacle of success. This awakening led her on a profound journey of self-discovery and a mission to help others redefine success on their own terms.During the conve...2023-03-1650 min
The Greatness MachineTGM Classic | Shelley Paxton | Finding Your True CallingHave you taken a moment to step off the hamster wheel to pause and reflect on whether your life is headed in the right direction? On today’s show, we interview ex-CMO of Harley Davidson, Shelley Paxton who shares with us her wisdom on purpose, alignment, and discovery. You will learn the real truth about busyness and the importance of figuring out what’s truly important to you. With her trademark sass and rebel attitude, Shelley shares her incredible life story, and how she ended up stewarding some of the mo...2023-01-181h 06
Grief Club: The Podcast with Addison BrasilResilience, Checking In & Rebelling for Grief with Shelley PaxtonHow do I become more resilient? How often should I check in with myself, my friends, and my team about mental health? What's the difference between wellness and well-being? What is a rebel for resilience? How can I be a grief rebel? What's the best way to check in with yourself and others after a loss? Can you grieve the non-death loss? Am I a rebel? This week we are discussing the power of checking in and how to rebel for resilience with Author and Keynote Speaker Shelley Paxton.Think Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a da...2023-01-1644 min
HOLLER AT YOUR DREAMSBecoming the Chief Soul Officer of Your Life with Shelley PaxtonAs a society, we are overstimulated, overfed and overwhelmed. So many of us have lost touch with who we are, deep within our core. We’re out of touch with our souls. In this episode, Judi chats with Shelley Paxton, The OG Chief Soul Officer and the woman behind the “SoulBattical”. Shelley’s story of leaving her high-paying job as a Harley Davidson executive serves as a reminder that if you are crazy busy, you are probably more crazy than busy and that sometimes we need to take a minute to look inward in order to bring the best version...2022-07-2059 minHOLLER AT YOUR DREAMSBecoming the Chief Soul Officer of Your Life with Shelley PaxtonAs a society, we are overstimulated, overfed and overwhelmed. So many of us have lost touch with who we are, deep within our core. We’re out of touch with our souls. In this episode, Judi chats with Shelley Paxton, The OG Chief Soul Officer and the woman behind the “SoulBattical”. Shelley’s story of leaving her high-paying job as a Harley Davidson executive serves as a reminder that if you are crazy busy, you are probably more crazy than busy and that sometimes we need to take a minute to look inward in order to bring the best version...2022-07-2059 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li"Self First is Not Selfish": Learning to Define Success from the Inside Out with Shelley PaxtonSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Have you ever had the experience of knowing that you were NOT going in the right direction for yourself or for your career? Listen in as my special guest, Shelley Paxton, discusses redefining and waking up to your truth, solidifying what matters the most and creating a future that is more in alignment with who you are meant to be. Stay tuned as we discuss slowing down to meditate and listen to your body, feeling brighter, more energetic and...2022-07-1441 min