In this candid catch-up episode of Managed, Ella and Hannah open up about stress, identity shifts, burnout, comparison, and the pressure women face as they navigate their careers and personal lives. From office moves and founder anxiety to conversations about aging, motherhood, and life milestones, this episode explores what it really feels like to grow, evolve, and lead while trying to keep up with everything around you.
00:00 What it’s like working together when stressed
00:28 Returning after a month-long break
01:05 Early mornings and 4 a.m. wake-ups
01:45 Fashion, comfort and doing 10,000 steps before filming
02:20 Moving offices and finding the right space
03:50 Office horror stories and working in cafés
05:00 Touring new office spaces with their broker
06:20 Choosing the next long-term office
07:30 Why the office environment matters for their team
08:10 Trainer talk, heels and feeling older
09:20 Monthly catch-up: competitiveness and workplace pressure
10:00 How stress shows up differently for each of them
10:55 People-pleasing tendencies and emotional triggers
12:15 Anxiety, paranoia and founder stress
13:40 Why weekends are sacred for recovery
14:40 Identity shifts and feeling “boring”
15:40 Aging, comparison and changing priorities
17:10 Being asked about children and societal expectations
18:20 Feeling older in social settings
19:10 Friends getting engaged and pregnant
20:00 Balancing career ambition and family planning
21:00 Fear of change and grieving past versions of yourself
22:10 Motherhood, identity and workplace pressures
23:20 Whether there’s ever a “right time” for big life choices
24:00 Final reflections and thoughts
24:40 Outro
Managed is a podcast/ digital show interviewing industry leaders across media, business, sports and more who found success at a young age.
Hosted by talent agency owner Hannah Holland who founded HLD in 2019 at 24 years old, she has witnessed the struggles and less than Instagram-worthy realities of building a business to a 7 figure success at a young age.
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