Managing a Full-Time Executive Career + A Passion Project (The Work-Life Balance Myth)
Managing a Full-Time Executive Career + A Passion Project (The Work-Life Balance Myth)  
Podcast: Owning Your Legacy
Published On: Tue Aug 04 2026
Description: Three years in, the team behind Owning Your Legacy steps out from behind the camera for an intimate, candid conversation about fear, leadership, and what it truly takes to build a meaningful movement. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Laurette Rondenet (CEO & Owner of Edlong Flavors) is joined by team members Gail Scott (Integrator at Owning Your Legacy & Edlong) and Denise Senter (Brand Manager & CMO at Ever Fresh Fruit Company). Together, they peel back the curtain on the "Passion Project Paradox"—balancing demanding executive careers while building a podcast and community dedicated to empowering leaders . From confronting imposter syndrome and stepping into the spotlight, to the exact moment Laurette almost threw in the towel, this raw discussion explores what happens when you decide to stop leading someone else's legacy and start claiming your own . 00:00 – Introduction01:08 – How “Owning Your Legacy” Began03:31 – Meet the Team Behind the Podcast05:43 – Overcoming the Fear of Being Visible09:44 – Making an Impact One Person at a Time14:10 – Balancing a Passion Project with Full-Time Work18:06 – The Moment We Almost Gave Up25:14 – Lessons Learned from the Journey and Our Guests32:29 – Redefining Success Through Community and Connection38:07 – Advice for Pursuing Your Passion Project40:59 – Closing💡 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeClaiming Your Space: How Laurette realized she was living in her father's shadow and took the brave step to own her own leadership identity . The Pendulum Myth of Work-Life Balance: Why work-life integration isn't about perfect 50/50 equilibrium, but knowing how to manage heavy seasons . The Importance of "Belief Partners": Why you can't build a legacy alone—and how having a team that believes in the vision keeps you going through self-doubt . Grit over Perfection: Why missteps, setbacks, and pivots are necessary ingredients for personal and professional growth . If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.