Running a business isn't just about strategy and numbers—it tests your patience, emotional resilience, and sense of self in ways nothing else can. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Calm, host Jacinta Yang, RRPr. CCH—author, holistic healer, and RRCO member—sits down with Christina Liu, an award-winning Economic Development Officer who has spent nearly a decade supporting entrepreneurs through their toughest moments. Together, they dive into the real struggles business owners face: the sleepless nights, the self-doubt, the pressure to always perform, and the weight many men carry trying to be strong providers. This isn't surface-level advice—it's an honest conversation about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship and how to navigate it without losing yourself.

If you've ever questioned whether you have what it takes, felt overwhelmed by the demands of building something from scratch, or wondered how others keep going when it gets hard—this episode is for you. Christina shares practical strategies, community resources, and real stories of resilience that prove bending doesn't mean breaking. Jacinta brings her holistic perspective on mental health and healing, creating a space where vulnerability meets actionable wisdom. Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply facing life's pressures, you'll walk away with tools to stay strong, permission to ask for help, and the reminder that true resilience is about flexibility, not perfection.

The real struggles entrepreneurs face that nobody talks about—from 3 AM anxiety to self-doubt—and realize they're not alone. Christina Liu brings nearly a decade of experience working directly with business owners to share honest insights into the emotional weight of entrepreneurship.

Practical, actionable strategies for managing stress, protecting mental health, and building resilience without burning out. These aren't theories—they're proven tools Christina has seen work for countless entrepreneurs navigating their toughest moments.

Permission to seek support and be human while pursuing your dreams. This conversation breaks down the myth that you have to handle everything alone, especially for men who feel pressure to show no weakness.

Bottom line: Listeners will leave feeling less alone, better equipped with real tools, and reminded that true strength isn't about being unbreakable—it's about knowing how to bend without breaking. This is the honest, empowering conversation many people need but rarely find.

Connect with Jacinta at www.JacintaHealingArts.com, follow @jacintaHealingArt on Instagram, or visit her YouTube channel at youtube.com/@jacintahealingarts for more resources on holistic healing and navigating life's challenges with grace.

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