Choice not Chance: Simplifying Success
Have you ever considered how successful individuals break free from the conventional 9-to-5 mindset and create lives where they can embrace entrepreneurial opportunities inside and outside traditional organizations? Is it a myth that achieving great success requires sacrificing your joy? Are you intrigued by the possibility of experiencing extraordinary success while enhancing your enjoyment in life?
Join us in exploring the remarkable journey of Marie Chindamo, an inspiring figure who took charge of her destiny, transforming from a state of bankruptcy to becoming a self-made millionaire entrepreneur. Marie reveals the specifics of her proven path and has analyzed the journeys of other top achievers to uncover the essential, non-negotiable traits that lead to tenfold success.
“Choice, Not Chance: Simplifying Success” invites you to dive deep into your passions and equips you with the frameworks and strategies necessary to turn those passions into a fulfilling career. We unveil the secrets of highly successful people, dispelling the myths that they have access to abilities that you don’t. Join our dynamic community, where we challenge traditional norms and celebrate innovative thinkers, allowing you to connect with like-minded individuals.
Whether you aim to transform your life completely, need guidance to overcome barriers or seek practical strategies to fast-track your progress, our episodes are filled with valuable tools, a supportive community, and actionable insights to empower your journey.
Remember, change is a natural part of life. This podcast is dedicated to helping you embrace it, take charge, and lead the way! We are invested in your personal and professional development, providing unwavering support every step of the journey.
Choice not Chance: Simplifying Success
From Intern to CEO: Building Opportunity Instead of Waiting for It
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Host Marie Chindamo introduces an interview recorded in July 2025 with Brittany Hirson, CEO of South Bay Energy, a boutique retail energy supplier in New York and PJM. Brittany recounts joining the startup as a college intern in 2013 and rising to CEO by following strong leaders, building relationships, taking initiative, and embracing learning before feeling ready. She discusses leading by example, creating room for growth and safe failure, and the importance of authenticity in business trust. Brittany also describes her role as president of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Women’s Energy Alliance, focused on women supporting women through member mentorships with inclusive male allies. She shares her consulting work in operations and marketing, shifting from 1x to 10x goals through delegation and “who versus how,” views on technology and APIs, self-care through Pilates and a vegan lifestyle, and the belief that people can tap an extra 10% of effort to seize opportunities.
From Intern to CEO: Brittany Harrison on Choice, Confidence, and 10x Leadership
00:00 Show Intro
00:22 Intern To CEO
01:24 Episode Context
04:12 Meet Brittany
06:14 Startup Culture
08:46 Mentorship Matters
11:15 Women’s Energy Alliance
15:16 Authenticity Wins
16:06 Future Of Energy
18:50 Confidence To Lead
20:41 Consulting And Ops
23:46 Defining Success
26:25 Ten X Thinking
27:47 Perfectionism And Progress
29:16 Risk And Mistakes
31:20 Mistakes Can Be Fixed
32:00 Beautiful Mistakes and Discovery
32:16 Tech and Leadership Tools
33:08 APIs and Automation Basics
34:16 Upskilling the Team
35:10 Low Risk Tool Practice
38:16 Too Many Tools Problem
40:08 Avoiding the Tech Rabbit Hole
41:24 Self-Care and Pilates Routine
43:58 Intentional Choices and Health
47:59 Truth Be Told Extra Ten Percent
52:41 Spotting Opportunities and Initiative
57:37 Final Takeaways and Outro
Connect with Brittany
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-hirson-660b6788/
A little bit about Marie Chindamo:
Marie is the founder and CEO of ProTilly, a successful consulting practice founded over 8 years ago. ProTilly specializes in building strategy, challenging the status quo, and inspiring individuals and organizations to think radically differently to achieve transformative benefits. By encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking, Marie and her team help organizations break free from limiting practices, creating room for disruptive ideas and growth. They provide strategic guidance that’s tailored to navigating transitions, whether it's organizational change, market shifts, or leadership development.
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- 30-minute private coaching calls each month with Marie Chindamo
- Exclusive Masterclasses and access to bonus episodes of Choice, not Chance
- Unlimited email correspondence with a coach
- Semi-Annual live inspirational mixers with Marie Chindamo and other X-Treme Executive Club Members
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