This episode is for entrepreneurs who've felt the shift—from the pinch-me moments of "I can't believe I'm doing this" to the ordinary Tuesday mornings when unlocking the door feels automatic. It's for business owners who remember when gratitude came easily but now find themselves running on empty, wondering where their spark went.

Ana Maria Muñoz, author of "OPEN: Big Lessons in Small Retail and Living the Shopkeeper Dream," knows this journey intimately. From her early days of mindful backroom sessions—palms pressed together, setting intentions for each day—to the brilliant burnout that followed when routine replaced reflection, she's lived the full spectrum of entrepreneurial seasons.

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This is an audio version of the Substack, OPEN for Growth, by Ana Maria Muñoz

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My book: OPEN: Big Lessons in Small Retail and Living the Shopkeeper Dream

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