What if the difference between feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoying your life while building a business came down to how you see time, stress, and growth?

In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge sits down with Steph Woo for a conversation about what it actually looks like to build multiple businesses, raise a family, and still feel energized and in flow.

Steph is the dynamic force behind balancing wellness and wealth. As owner of Idolem Vaudreuil hot yoga studio and co-founder of Dreams Financial, she champions both mindful movement and financial empowerment. A passionate speaker, she brings real talk about success, partnership, and embracing the messiness along the way.

They talk about redefining productivity, compressing time to create momentum, and shifting your perspective on stress so it doesn’t take over your life. Steph also opens up about the realities behind the scenes, the challenges that come with growth, and why having the right people around you changes everything.

If you’ve been feeling like you’re constantly “doing a lot” but not necessarily enjoying it, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at how you work and live.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Time is not something you manage, it is something you intentionally design and optimize.

✔ Stress is inevitable in growth, but how you process and carry it is what makes the difference.

✔ Surrounding yourself with the right people, mentors, and support systems accelerates everything.

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📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

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📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

🌐 To Get in Touch With Steph Woo: https://www.dreamsfinancial.ca/ 

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

What if the reason you feel exhausted, foggy, or out of sync in your business has nothing to do with your work ethic… and everything to do with how you’re working against your body?

In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge is joined by women’s health and hormone expert Kristal Godin to explore why the traditional way of working was never designed for women. They break down the science behind our hormonal cycles, how they impact energy, focus, and productivity, and why trying to operate the same way every single day can leave you burned out and disconnected.

Kristal shares how understanding your cyclical nature can completely shift how you show up in your business and your life. From identifying patterns in your energy to aligning your tasks with different phases of your cycle, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you work, plan, and take care of yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” but couldn’t explain why, this episode will give you a new lens to understand your body and start working with it instead of against it.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Women operate on a cyclical rhythm, not a 24-hour cycle, and this impacts energy, focus, and performance.

✔ Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and PMS are not something you have to “just deal with” and are often signals from your body.

✔ Aligning your work and lifestyle with your cycle can improve productivity, reduce burnout, and help you feel more in control.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

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📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

📲 Kristal Godin Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristal.godin

🌐 Website: https://kristalgodin.com

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

About the Guest:

Kristal Godin is a Women’s Health & Hormone Coach, certified Naturotherapist, and Menstrual Cycle Educator. After overcoming her own struggles with Hashimoto’s, she now helps women reconnect with their bodies and support their hormones naturally, so they can rise into their most vibrant mind, body, & spirit.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

Why does your business look profitable on paper… but your bank account tells a completely different story? If you’ve ever wondered where your money is actually going, or why things feel tight despite “making money,” this episode is going to clear things up.

In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge is joined by Jennifer Hewitson, founder of Hewitson Bookkeeping, to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in business: the difference between profit and cash flow. They unpack why these numbers don’t always align, what’s really happening behind the scenes, and how a lack of clarity can quietly cost you money.

Jennifer shares practical insights on everything from managing your books and understanding your reports, to avoiding common mistakes that create unnecessary stress and financial pressure. Whether you’re DIYing your bookkeeping or ready to outsource, this conversation will help you feel more confident, informed, and in control of your numbers.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Profit and cash flow are not the same, and confusing the two can lead to poor financial decisions.

✔ Strong financial systems, regular tracking, and clear visibility into your numbers are essential for sustainable growth.

✔ Avoiding your finances only creates more stress. Getting support and understanding your numbers puts you back in control.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

💲Work With Jennifer: https://hewitsonbookkeeping.com/ 

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

How long have you been “working on” an offer that still hasn’t been launched? If you’ve been stuck tweaking, refining, and trying to get everything just right before putting it out into the world, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge breaks down her MVP approach and why waiting for perfection is one of the biggest things holding business owners back. She explains why your first version will feel clunky, why that’s completely normal, and why getting your offer into the market quickly is the fastest way to improve it.

Carina challenges the idea that you need everything figured out before you launch. Instead, she walks through how starting messy, learning in real time, and selling early allows you to build something that actually works—because it’s shaped by real feedback, not assumptions. If you’ve been overthinking your next move, this episode will push you to take action.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Waiting for perfection delays growth—momentum comes from taking action.

✔ Your first version will feel clunky, and that’s part of the process.

✔ Selling early gives you real feedback so you can refine and improve faster.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

What does it actually take to build a business that not only grows, but eventually sells? Behind every “successful exit” is a reality most people don’t see: the pressure, the uncertainty, and the decisions that come with building something from the ground up.

In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge sits down with entrepreneur Mishel Wong to talk about the full journey from startup chaos to a 7-figure exit. They dive into the behind-the-scenes realities of scaling a business, the challenges that don’t get talked about enough, and what it really takes to stay in the game long enough to see it through.

From navigating uncertainty in the early stages to making high-stakes decisions as the business grows, Mishel shares honest insights into the process of building and eventually selling a company. If you’ve ever thought about scaling your business or wondered what an exit actually looks like, this conversation will give you a clearer, more grounded perspective.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Building a business is rarely linear—expect challenges, pivots, and uncertainty along the way.

✔ Scaling requires resilience, strong decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly.

✔ A successful exit is the result of long-term strategy, not just short-term wins.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

Are you charging based on your value… or based on what feels “safe”? Underpricing is one of the most common (and costly) patterns for business owners, and it often has nothing to do with skill or experience, and everything to do with belief.

In this week’s episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge breaks down why so many entrepreneurs undervalue their time, hesitate to raise their rates, and end up leaving significant money on the table. She challenges the idea that pricing should feel comfortable and explains why stepping into your expertise requires backing it up with numbers that reflect your true value.

Carina also addresses the fear around raising prices, including with existing clients, and why it’s not only necessary for business growth, but also a sign of leadership. If you’ve been second-guessing your pricing or avoiding those conversations, this episode will push you to rethink how you position… and pay yourself.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Underpricing often stems from mindset, not market demand.

✔ Charging for your time, experience, and results is essential for sustainable growth.

✔ Raising your prices is part of evolving as a business owner—not something to feel guilty about.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asse

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

Delegation is often described as one of the most important skills for business owners—but what happens when it keeps going wrong? When tasks fall through the cracks, projects stall, or the results aren’t what you expected, it can be tempting to blame the person you hired. But what if the real issue starts somewhere else?

In this direct and practical episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge talks about why delegation fails in so many businesses and why the first step toward fixing it is taking ownership as the leader. If you find yourself thinking “I’ve hired multiple people and it still isn’t working,” this conversation will challenge you to look at the systems, communication, and expectations behind the scenes.

Carina explains why strong delegation isn’t about handing something off and hoping for the best. It’s about making clear decisions, moving forward quickly, and creating the structure that allows others to succeed. When done well, delegation doesn’t slow you down—it helps you build momentum and outpace your competition.

Key Takeaways:

✔ If delegation repeatedly fails, the solution usually starts with leadership, systems, and clarity.

✔ Moving forward and making decisions quickly helps you build momentum in your business.

✔ Effective delegation requires structure, communication, and accountability on both sides.

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

Who are you giving access to your time, your energy, and your business? The people you allow to “sit at your table” influence more than you think. They shape your confidence, your decisions, and even your growth.

In this thoughtful and empowering episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge explores what it means to be intentional about who gets a seat at your table, both personally and professionally. She talks about the hard reality that sometimes growth requires difficult decisions, including setting boundaries with friends, family members, or clients who may no longer align with your values or vision.

Carina breaks down the importance of evaluating relationships honestly, making decisions from a grounded place rather than emotion, and recognizing that you can release someone without wishing them harm. Not everyone is meant to sit at your table forever. Sometimes the most powerful move is to wish them well and send them on their way.

If you’ve been feeling drained, conflicted, or unsure about certain relationships in your life or business, this episode offers a framework for clarity and confident decision-making.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The people closest to you influence your mindset, energy, and growth trajectory.

✔ Setting boundaries is an act of leadership, not selfishness.

✔ You can release relationships or clients with respect while protecting your peace and vision.

Timestamped Breakdown:

⏱ [01:07] Welcome & episode overview

⏱ [02:10] Core Insight #1: You Are the Sum of the Five Closest People to You

⏱ [04:46] Core Insight #2: Being Intentional About Who Gets a Seat at Your Table

⏱ [07:48] Core Insight #3: Why an Explanation Isn’t Always Needed

⏱ [11:11] Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

What happens when things don’t go exactly as planned in your business? For many entrepreneurs, the instinct is to hide setbacks, push forward quietly, or avoid talking about what didn’t work. But growth rarely comes from pretending everything is perfect.

In this honest and reflective episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge explores why vulnerability is not a liability in business, but a powerful tool for growth. In fact, the lessons that came from showing up, being honest about the outcome, and choosing to learn instead of retreating are worth their weight in GOLD!

Carina breaks down why putting yourself and your offers out into the world requires courage, and why progress only happens when you’re willing to take risks that don’t always guarantee immediate success. If you’ve ever hesitated to launch, share, or try something new because of fear or self-doubt, this episode will challenge you to rethink what vulnerability really means.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Vulnerability creates clarity and allows you to grow as a leader and business owner.

✔ Not every offer will sell out, but taking action is the only way to create opportunity.

✔ Progress comes from learning openly and moving forward, not waiting for perfection.

Timestamped Breakdown:

⏱ [01:00] Welcome & episode overview

⏱ [01:50] Core Insight #1: The value of the CEO Reset retreat

⏱ [05:11] Core Insight #2: Why you can’t afford to play it safe

⏱ [09:52] Core Insight #3: Three ways vulnerability can support your business

⏱ [13:47] Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.

Have you ever hit a milestone you once dreamed about… only to immediately move the goalpost and focus on what’s still missing? That constant feeling of “not enough” is more common than most entrepreneurs realize, and it has far less to do with performance than it does with how our brains are wired.

In this reflective and mindset-shifting episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge explores the hidden forces behind imposter syndrome, the pressure to always be doing more, and why progress can feel invisible even when you’re moving forward. She introduces her concept of “success amnesia” and explains how negativity bias keeps business owners stuck chasing the next achievement without acknowledging how far they’ve already come.

If you’ve been working hard but still feel behind, this episode offers a powerful reset and practical ways to reframe your thinking so you can build momentum with confidence and clarity.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Imposter syndrome often stems from ignoring evidence of your own growth and progress.

✔ Humans are naturally wired to focus on problems, which can distort how we measure success.

✔ Celebrating small wins isn’t fluff—it’s a strategic mindset shift that helps you move forward faster.

Timestamped Breakdown:

⏱ [01:05] Welcome & episode overview

⏱ [02:45] Core Insight #1: Why it’s SO important to celebrate your wins… even the small ones!

⏱ [05:20] Core Insight #2: How to avoid the negativity rabbit hole

⏱ [08:20] Core Insight #3: Celebrating the progress you’ve made

⏱ [13:00] Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Call to Action (CTA):

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Links and Resources Mentioned:

📲 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/⁠

📲 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge⁠

📲 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-groombridge⁠

🌐 Website: ⁠www.carinagroombridge.com⁠

📅 Schedule a Call: ⁠https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall⁠

About the Host:

Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.

Closing Message:

Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!

This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Robyn Flynn from Le Studio Quinze.