In this solo episode of Core and Commerce, host Perry Howell takes a deep dive into her personal journey, sharing candid insights into her evolution from a shy child to a recognized marketing leader and wellness entrepreneur. She reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her path, including early rejections, her first steps in Hollywood, and transformative experiences working with major brands such as HBO, Tinder, and Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media.

Perry also opens up about the emotional challenges that sparked real change — from an unfulfilled corporate life to a brief marriage that reshaped her understanding of alignment and self-trust. These experiences ultimately led her to embrace wellness and launch her own entrepreneurial endeavors. Tune in for actionable insights on personal growth, professional resilience, and the power of living a life aligned with your true self.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction by Perry Howell, Marketing Leader, Wellness Entrepreneur & Media Creator

00:19 The Meaning Behind Core and Commerce

01:22 Personal Journey: From Shy Little Girl to Confidence on Stage

03:32 Academic Struggles and Early Career Aspirations

05:00 College Life and Eye-Opening Experiences

06:46 Entering the Workforce: New York Dreams and Rejections

08:26 Marketing Career Growth: Agency Life, HBO, and Tinder

15:22 Working for Paris Hilton: Hollywood Realities and Personal Reflections

26:53 A Life-Changing Decision: Moving to Australia

30:07 Rebuilding and Finding My Why

32:00 Advice to Anyone Starting Over, Experiencing Burnout, or Feeling Totally Lost

Core & Commerce is the space where ambition meets wellbeing. Hosted by Perry Howell, marketing leader, wellness founder, and media powerhouse - and inspired by her own journey of redefining success, balance, and health. Bringing realness to wellness, each episode goes deep in honest, unfiltered conversations with the founders, creators, and innovators moving the wellness world forward.

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Unapologetically Aligned: Living in Truth, Resilience, and Reinvention with Perry Howell