How Heidi Solomon-Orlick Built GirlzWhoSell and Redefined Success After 60

Are you redefining what success looks like in your life after a long corporate career?

In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger sits down with Heidi Solomon Orlich, a powerhouse who transformed her own journey of loss, reinvention, and purpose into GirlzWhoSell—a movement championing economic empowerment for young women from underserved communities. From the challenges of pivoting from corporate security to leading with legacy, this conversation dives into how one person’s vision created ripples of impact through mentorship, scholarship, and storytelling. Get energized by the triumphs, roadblocks, and the unapologetic pursuit of passion that defines a truly meaningful legacy. 

You’ll walk away inspired, ready to pursue your next chapter—and to use your voice for change.

(00:01 –  Clarity, Purpose, and the Spark of Reinvention

• Exploring what it means to redefine success after 60, driven by legacy, impact, and passion
• Weighing multiple ideas and openly navigating the uncertainty of starting a heart-centered business
• Recognizing the persistent age and gender biases within the workforce and the corporate landscape
• Valuing the life-changing nature of core skills, such as sales, as foundational for any career or business

[07:01 – Bringing a Vision to Life: From Idea to Impact

• Launching a mission to democratize professional sales and build a diverse pipeline, rather than upskill those already in sales
• Developing a unique model focused on early intervention: reaching high school and college women from underrepresented backgrounds
• Overcoming the challenges of building a brand from the ground up and establishing credibility outside previous industries
• Harnessing mentorship as both a personal connection and a practical bridge for young women entering sales careers

[12:24 – Navigating Pivots, Setbacks, and the Evolution of Identity

• Emphasizing the need for agility, resilience, and embracing failure as part of entrepreneurship
• Recognizing when to shift focus from “in the business” tasks to “on the business” strategic work
• Addressing the emotional upheaval and identity loss that comes with leaving a corporate role—voluntarily or not
• Trusting spiritual intuition and seeking guidance in times of reinvention, including leaning into grief and discomfort

[20:15 – Storytelling, Legacy, and Building for Change

• Channeling lived experience and creative energy into children’s books that teach empowerment, connection, and inner beauty
• Leveraging storytelling as a vehicle for social change and community building across generations
• Making strategic choices to hybrid publish and focus on personal strengths rather than technical minutiae
• Embodying unwavering consistency in advocating for women, diversity, and leaving the world better than it was found