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Feeling behind in your business already this year? You’re not.

In this episode of Doing Business Gently, I'm challenging the pressure to have everything planned by January 1st and share why capacity, rest, and intentional decision-making matter more than perfect timelines.

Through personal reflection and encouragement, I'm inviting you to release comparison, honor your current season, and build your business from a calmer, more sustainable place.

Because doing business gently always starts with rest.

** Website: https://SelahStudios.co

** 15-Minute Word fo the Year Clarity Guide: https://selahstudios.co/wordoftheyear/

Capacity, Rest, and Why a Different Pace Matters Now

As we step into a new year, this episode is a gentle but honest reminder that your business is only one part of your life. It’s not (or shouldn’t be) the whole of it.

In this episode, Marta shares personal lessons from a season of caregiving, advocacy, and health challenges, and how those experiences have reshaped the way she approaches business. This conversation is especially for women who are over 50, navigating caregiving or chronic illness, and realizing that the pace they once kept no longer fits.

We explore why capacity matters more than productivity, how rest goes far beyond sleep, and why giving yourself time, space, and pace is essential for running a sustainable business. 

It’s time to learn how to respond wisely to the season you’re in.

January Planuary

A gentle, reflective January planning experience designed to help you review the year behind and prepare for the year ahead with rest, clarity, and intention.

Debunking the January 1st Myth: Gentle Planning for a New Year

In this episode of Doing Business Gently, we're tackling the pressure of having everything planned out by January 1st. 

The push and the rush to end the year strong AND start the new year running, undermines the joy of the holiday season. I want to invite you to consider a different way, a gentler approach to business planning. 

We are going to look at how to start the year out from a place of rest and intention. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

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You don’t need another planner, you need permission to pause.

In this episode, we're talking about the heart behind The Gentle Business Rebellion. We'll dive into why it exists, who it’s for, and how it helps midlife women entrepreneurs rediscover clarity, alignment, and a life-first way of doing business. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or unsure of what’s next… this is your invitation to begin your own gentle rebellion.

Why gentleness is actually a strength, not weakness

What it means to start an internal business pivot

How rest becomes the starting point for clarity and direction

Why so many women 50+ are craving a new way of doing business

The three pillars of a Gentle Business Rebellion

00:00 – What Is a Gentle Business Rebellion?

02:30 – Gentle Does Not Mean Weak

04:30 – When the Shoulds Stop Working

07:00 – The Internal Business Pivot

10:00 – It Starts With Rest

12:30 – Doing Business Gently

14:30 – The Three Pillars: Community, Conversation, Coaching

Ever feel like your business, and life, are tangled up in endless “shoulds” you can’t possibly keep up with? What if the real success comes from breaking those rules, setting boundaries, and choosing what truly fits your season of life?

This episode, I'm getting real about stepping back after a tough stretch of extreme caregiving, letting go of business guilt, and emerging with a new idea I'm excited about: the "Gentle Business Rebellion". I'm talking about how prioritizing family, health, and rest can lead you to a more impactful (and sustainable) business, and why that rebellious act might be exactly what you need.

If you’ve ever wished for permission to do business differently, and gently, this one’s for you.

1:05 – Why “shoulds” sabotage your business (and sanity)

4:51 – What is a Gentle Business Rebellion, really?

8:00 – Why putting family first is sometimes the bravest business move

10:39 – How to create boundaries and still serve clients well

12:28 – Signs you’re ready for a business pivot (and how to gently make one)

Why You Feel Stuck in Your Business (& Why It’s Not Your Fault)

Blog post and transcript can be found here: 

Episode 93: https://SelahStudios.co/93

Are you waking up feeling like your business is wearing you instead of the other way around? In this episode, I share why many women entrepreneurs outgrow their businesses without realizing it. I explain the difference between temporary stuckness and when you need a full reset. Plus, I introduce my Rediscover, Redefine, Realign™ framework that can help you move forward again.

What you'll learn:

Important Timestamps:

Links & Resources:

Have you been doing self-care all wrong? Buckle up for a game-changing conversation about what truly caring for yourself looks like.

In this episode, I'm getting real about self-care—and why our Pinterest-perfect ideas might be totally missing the point. If you're a woman entrepreneur who's tired of feeling burnt out, this episode is your roadmap to a gentler way of taking care of yourself.

Ready to transform how you think about self-care? Listen now and give yourself permission to breathe.

Do you find personal branding overwhelming? In this episode, I share my approach to personal branding for gentle businesses. I explain why personal branding doesn't have to feel heavy or complicated. Instead, it can be an authentic way to connect with your audience.

You'll learn my four-part framework for creating a personal brand that aligns with who you are and the gentle business you want to build. I also reveal the biggest mistake most entrepreneurs and graphic designers make when it comes to branding (hint: it's about where they start the process).

In this episode you'll learn:

00:00:00 What personal branding truly means for gentle businesses

00:02:51 The four key components of a personal brand

00:03:47 Step 1: Core Identity - Understanding who you are

00:06:22 Step 2: Audience Identity - Understanding who you serve

00:08:58 Step 3: Connection Identity - How you naturally communicate

00:12:44 Step 4: Visual Identity - Supporting your brand story

00:15:53 Recap of the four steps

00:16:42 Business personality quiz offer

Ever feel like your business is too noisy? Learn how to "hush" it just like you would a cluttered room.

In this episode, we explore the concept of "business hushing" - a simple but powerful way to deal with recurring overwhelm in your business. Just like decluttering a room can bring peace to your home, quieting different aspects of your business can help you regain clarity and calm. I'll walk you through practical steps you can take today to start reducing the noise in your business life.

What You'll Learn:

Resources Mentioned:

Connect With Me:

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/martagoertzen

- Website: https://SelahStudios.co

Key Timestamps:

00:00:21 Introduction to business hushing concept

00:07:30 Why occasional overwhelm isn't the real problem

00:09:11 Step 1: Reducing digital noise through unsubscribe mission

00:11:43 Step 2: Evaluating your business finances and subscriptions

00:13:47 Step 3: Reviewing your client list

00:16:46 Optional steps for dealing with chronic overwhelm

Feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business? You're not alone.

In this episode, we tackle the common problem of feeling overwhelmed as a business owner. Many entrepreneurs struggle with too many tasks, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to keep all the plates spinning. I’m sharing four simple, practical ways to handle overwhelm when it hits - AND... these techniques take just minutes to use.

**What You'll Learn:**

- How to spot the early warning signs of overwhelm before it takes over

- A simple breathing technique that can calm your mind in seconds

- Why pen-and-paper brain dumps work better than digital lists

- How to break free from overwhelm using small, manageable steps

**Links & Resources Mentioned:**

- Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset

- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen

- Blog Post: https://SelahStudios.co/88

**Key Timestamps:**

00:00:00 Introduction and common signs of overwhelm

00:06:04 Step 1: Taking care of yourself through breathing and breaks

00:09:58 Step 2: How to do an effective brain dump

00:12:48 Step 3: Starting with small, manageable tasks

00:13:36 Step 4: Celebrating progress and evaluating triggers

00:16:58 Information about the Weekly Reset Routine Workshop