EP 93: I wasn’t happy (and nobody knew)

Have you ever felt secretly burnt out in your own business, even when everything looks great on paper?

Maybe you've started feeling resentful towards clients. Maybe you're losing your excitement and can barely motivate yourself to show up at your desk. Maybe you're even wondering, "Why do I feel so isolated when everyone else seems to be thriving?"

Trust me, friend, I’ve been there.

In this very personal episode, I'm opening up about my long journey with depression, burnout, and feeling completely out of alignment in my business, and exactly how I reclaimed my joy, passion, and energy.

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s just you, if you’re doing entrepreneurship "wrong," or if there's a way out of feeling stuck and unhappy, I promise, this one’s for you.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses personal experiences with depression. Please take care of yourself, and skip this episode if it feels sensitive or triggering right now. I’ve got plenty of tactical marketing and sales episodes waiting for you when you’re ready. 💖

On This Week’s Episode, We Discuss:

• My Personal Mental Health Journey: How depression and burnout deeply impacted my business.
• Spotting Burnout & Resentment: Why losing joy and feeling resentful are key signals you can't ignore.
• The Entrepreneurial Paradox: Why business freedom can sometimes feel isolating and overwhelming.
• My Biggest Fear in Pivoting: Facing the reality of making big changes when others depend on you.
• Auditing My Business for Joy: Practical steps to redefine your offers and client work.
• Stepping into the Fractional CMO Role: How embracing strategic marketing reignited my passion.
• Setting Healthy Boundaries: Revamping my onboarding and schedule to protect my energy.
• Combating Isolation & Choosing Joy: Being selective with projects to avoid resentment.
• Giving Yourself Permission to Pivot: Recognizing when change is essential—without guilt.
• Mental Health as a Core Strategy: Why prioritizing self-care and mental wellness is non-negotiable.

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