You’re showing up early, staying up late, and still feeling behind. What if the grind isn’t the answer, and never was? In this episode of Changemakers Collective, we call out hustle culture and make a bold case for a better strategy: wisdom. From time-blocking to team-building, we challenge the myth that being busy means being effective. A surprise guest appearance from Kristen Stegall of Novice Studios brings the conversation to life with a powerful real-time coaching moment that is full of real-world insights about burnout, business growth, and learning to lead with intention.

Kristen Stegall is the founder of Novice Studios, a podcast agency that helps business owners align their content efforts with broader brand and revenue goals. She’s known for making clients feel seen, heard, and confident on camera.

Connect with Kristen:

• LinkedIn

• Novice Studios’ Website

Episodes mentioned:

• 44. Escaping the Legacy Trap | What If You Only Had One Year Left?

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Why being busy isn’t the same as being effective

• How to stop measuring success by effort and start measuring it by impact

• The difference between hustling hard and hustling smart

• Why time-blocking and strategic thinking beat endless hours

• How growth without process breaks the business before it builds it

You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.

Connect with Us: 

• Website

• Silverback Ventures LinkedIn

• Scott Woods LinkedIn

• Steff Thomas LinkedIn

• YouTube