Surprise episode alert! 

This week, I’m sharing an impromptu episode I recently recorded with my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Kelsey Reidl, about the natural ups and downs of running a business.

As most of us move full-speed ahead into 2023, we thought now would be a good moment to slow down, reflect and – let’s face it – share some REAL talk about the struggles we all face as entrepreneurs in the different seasons of our lives and businesses. 

Tune in to discover….

• Why I hit pause on the podcast and took a much needed sabbatical from my business over the winter break [1.27]
• Cold water swimming – why Kelsey and I decided to take the *plunge* and the unexpected benefits it can have on your energy levels and your health [9.33]
• Some REAL talk about the ups and downs of business, our fears and doubts, and how we navigate them [12.22]
• An example of a “down” period I recently experienced and how I moved through it [14.57]
• The shift Kelsey is now experiencing after 2 years of being in overdrive in her business [18.16]
• The most important question you can ask yourself if you’re feeling stuck and how to listen to your inner voice [19.52], [57.21]
• Ways I’ve been hiding in my business since the pandemic and why I’m DONE playing small in 2023 (fellow photographers – if you’re also doing any of the things I mention here, take note!) [23.51]
• Why being your authentic self is a PRACTICE [35.24]
• The importance of “first principles” thinking if you feel like you’re doing things on autopilot in your business [37.25]
• Asking for help – why so many of us avoid it, HOW to get better at it, and the importance of community to your long-term success [41.16]
• A 14-year-long emotional block I recently overcame and how it’s changing my approach to life in 2023 [47.06]
• Why we should think less of “ups and downs” and more of “ebbs and flows” in life and business [49.37]
• How to have more “upswing” moments in life (even when you feel like everything’s going wrong) [52.48]
• A must-watch Netflix documentary which will change your perspective towards life, plus the “string of pearls” analogy that will help navigate tough moments [58.26], [1.01.06]
• The only 3 things you *really* need to maintain your lifeforce and your energy [1.02.51]
• How to practice listening to your intuition, even if the concept is alien to you [1.05.28]
• Our closing advice for anyone experiencing hardship right now [1.08.00]
• A powerful free meditation you can listen to on all the themes discussed in this episode [1.10.48]

I hope you enjoy this special one-off episode and stay tuned for more Shine + Thrive episodes coming your way VERY soon!

Sara

RESOURCES + LINKS:

Connect with Kelsey at kelseyreidl.com or @kelseyreidl on Instagram

Say hi to me on social! I would love to hear which episode helped you!

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