Podcasts about hustle culture

Hi girls! This week we're getting real about the things we are actively letting go of and honestly? It's so needed. One of us is releasing insecurity and finally choosing to believe she's enough. Another is done chasing finish lines, because there's always another one, and she's exhausted. And one of us is letting go of the need for comfort and choosing growth even when it's scary.We also do our Literally Help segment, so bring your dilemmas, girly because we've got you!!This episode is your permission slip to put something down. You don't have to carry all of it.

If you've ever laid your head down at night feeling like nothing was ever enough, this one's for you. Jess Massey gets real about her own hustle culture rock bottom — the tunnel vision, the urgency addiction, the belief that everything is important (which really means nothing is). She opens up about what it cost her: presence with her husband, her friendships, her own mental health, all sacrificed at the altar of "keep your eye on the prize."  This clip is a gentle wake-up call for anyone chasing self improvement the wrong way — through burnout instead of balance. It's a reminder that personal development isn't about doing more, it's about becoming aware of the daily habits and beliefs driving you into the ground. If you're a recovering perfectionist who equates busyness with worth, Jess's honesty here might be the permission slip you didn't know you needed to slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/peaceful-productivity-the-antidote-to-hustle-culture-how-you-can-get-the-right-stuff-done-at-the-right-time ⁠Preorder Sticky Habits ⁠book today! ⁠Leave a rating and review⁠ Get the free DSL Training. Follow About Progress on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailHustle culture tells you to grind harder, but your soul seems to be asking for something else. We're talking about biblical rest as more than sleep, more than “self-care,” and definitely more than laziness. I'm joined by  Mrs.Darius Thompson, founder of Ruth Marie Co, a faith-rooted business offering Christian coaching, guided journals, and devotional tools for women walking through growth, grief, and transition, and she brings a powerful framework for understanding what God is actually inviting us into.We break down three kinds of rest found in Scripture: physical Sabbath rest (the command to cease), spiritual rest for the weary soul (Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11), and the eternal rest we enter because of Christ's finished work. From the Israelites and manna to the warning signs of burnout, we keep coming back to one idea: rest is dependence. If you've ever felt like slowing down means you're falling behind, we name how that mindset can become self-sufficiency, striving, and even a hidden idol of control.Take a listen and  after this conversation helps you breathe again, subscribe, share it with a friend who's burned out, and leave a review so more survivors can find real rest!Please check the show notes  below for Darius's blog , media platforms and website info!About our guest : Mrs . Darius Thompson Darius is the founder of Ruth Marie & Co., a faith-rooted business offering Christian coaching, guided journals, and devotional tools for women navigating seasons of growth, grief, and transition. As a wife and mother of two girls who has walked her own seasons of deep loss, her desire is to help women slow down and notice God at work around them, through them, and in them.She also leads In This Season, a membership for women in every season of grief, waiting, or growth — with free and paid tiers, including one-on-one coaching for those wanting deeper support.Find her:Website: https://ruthmarieandco.comBlog: https://ayingardens.substack.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/ruthmarieandco?igsh=MThic2gxdHcyanNjNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthmarieandco?_r=1&_t=ZT-98TIqknRsBKYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ruthmarieandco?si=k8GLLp1aF9LDHi6PFind Eve TIKTOK- https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdXBhyrM/FB-https://www.facebook.com/eve.mcnairIG-https://www.instagram.com/mseve_mseve/How to cope with Trauma “Talk to a few trusted people, open up about your struggle, seek online support groups, read self-help books or practice small acts of self-care such as meditation, breath work, yoga and exercise can help you regain some feeling of control.” Find a therapistGet Started (betterhelp.com)Online Psychiatric Medication & Mental Telehealth Services - Rx Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia Treatment | Cerebral  Triumph Over Trauma Scripture:  II Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto to God , who always causes us to Triumph in Christ.... Books I'm reading on my healing journeyThe Body Keeps the Score -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_HXH4RMNC329DT7VPQ5WGTrauma & Recovery https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465061710/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_It didnt start with you Ihttps://a.co/d/3CZwWaoSupport the show2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to Triumph! 

Sofia Kasuli spent ten years building sales teams before she ever started her own company, and less than a year into running SoFluential Society, she is already helping women build sales skills, travel the world, and get out of their own way on camera. We get into what actually surprised her about the cost of starting a business, why she believes busyness itself is the thing burning people out, and her core conviction that confidence is built through movement, not before it. We also get into her burnout season, why the rooms you spend time in shape who you become, and what changed for her in the last few months that made everything click. Want to know exactly where your business stands today? Book a call with me here: https://go.vinceperri.com/calendar-page-yt-1 Chapters: 0:00 Cold open, you are your brand 0:19 Welcome, introducing Sofia Kasuli 1:10 Ten years in sales to first year as an entrepreneur 1:55 What nobody tells you about making the jump 3:55 The real cost of starting a business 4:36 Learning fast with AI, logos, sites, and marketing 5:59 What SoFluential Society actually is 8:01 Why travel became part of the business 10:36 Egypt, lost technology, and a detour into quantum physics 17:08 Burnout, busyness, and learning to sit still 21:24 What sparked the decision to go all in on her own 22:39 Inside SoFluential Society, sales, mindset, and travel 29:03 Turning travel into brand deals and UGC 31:41 Confidence is built through repetition, not readiness 33:04 Why posting three times a day is non-negotiable 36:52 Sharing the struggle, not just the highlight reel 40:03 The moment that showed her her real purpose 41:44 What actually changed in the last few months 44:08 The five to ten year vision, and the exit question Connect with Sofia: Instagram: @officialsociasmiles Website: sofluential.world All Business with Vince Perri. Real talk, real owners, real results. Everything about business. Nothing held back. All Business with Vince Perri is built for business owners who want straight talk about starting, scaling, and building something worth owning. New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

Inspired from my current read: The Barakah Effect, which navigates the differences between Barakah Culture and Hustle Culture, and how we live in a world that promotes Hustle Culture.

What if the life you built doesn't feel like it's truly yours? This week, we're joined by Olivia Amitrano (aka Organic Olivia), who shares her journey from chasing traditional success to reconnecting with her most aligned, authentic self. If you're an ambitious overachiever who's always been rewarded for doing more, this episode is your invitation to step off the hamster wheel and come back to your true self. Olivia opens up about unmasking her neurodivergence, healing her relationship with her body, navigating the grief of losing her mother, and rediscovering the magic that was always within her. Together, Jessica and Olivia explore the hidden costs of hustle culture, why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment, and how true transformation begins when we stop performing and start listening to ourselves. As Lacy has been saying, we're in an era of refinement. The answers aren't outside of you—they're already within. This is your invitation to trust them. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Quiet your inner critic, stop playing small, and start manifesting the life you truly want. Now live inside The Pathway.   Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Return to Magic Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  OSEA - Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MAGNETIC at OSEAMalibu.com Hyaluronic Body Serum   Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC  Red Light Neck and Chest Mask   In this episode we talk about: Redefining success beyond hustle culture Knowing when you've outgrown your career Organic Olivia's transition from CEO to artist Finding freedom after burnout The hidden cost of constant productivity Healing through creativity and music Reconnecting with childhood passions Reparenting and nervous system regulation Healing complex childhood trauma Letting go of perfectionism Neurodivergence, masking, and authenticity Building a life that reflects your values Grief, forgiveness, and generational healing Why rest is essential for creativity Learning to trust yourself and define "enough" Mentioned In the Episode:  Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Worst Case Scenario DI, Golden Shadow DI, Safe to Be Seen DI)   Connect with Olivia! Olivia on IG: @oliviaamitrano Listen to Olivia's podcast What's the Juice Organic Olivia line of herbal formulas: www.organicolivia.com Listen to Olivia's music & newest single PERFECT here: https://hypeddit.com/olivia/perfect HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

On the Relentless Pursuit Podcast, host Joe Adams interviews Tycho Bergquist of InnerCore Gains about his journey from decades of unhappiness, perfectionism, guilt, and family trauma to “coming back” to himself through boundaries, meditation, plant medicine, and purpose-driven work. Tycho explains how ignoring purpose leads to burnout and nihilism, and how much of anxiety and depression can stem from living other people's lives. He shares his background traveling due to his father's business, growing up near Boston in an atheist household, finding escape and connection through drumming, studying religion and theater in LA, and shifting from touring music into fitness and coaching. Tycho details his 500-day meditation commitment, a 10-day darkness retreat, and building a Bellevue, Nashville gym integrating specialty fitness with subconscious block removal, plus business speaking for financial institutions to address team burnout. He closes with rapid-fire insights, his “relentless pursuit,” and where to find him online.If this episode impacted you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who needs to hear it.00:00 Fragmented For Decades00:56 Podcast Welcome Intro01:37 Stoic Energy And Breath04:29 Purpose Work And Offerings06:36 Virtual Versus In Person08:19 Healing PTSD And Peace13:29 Roots And Name Story15:33 Family Trauma And Boundaries20:38 Music And Drumming Escape31:41 College Religion And Theater39:55 Music To Fitness Pivot42:50 Finding Love And Breaking Point45:46 Greatness and Potential46:38 Quiet Greatness Examples47:10 Mentors and New Schools48:12 Breaking Dogma Molds48:34 Seeds Trauma and Freedom50:30 Perfectionism and Acceptance51:18 Hustle Culture and Hacks51:52 Sponsor Wellness Ecosystem53:08 Depression Knowing vs Doing55:08 Humility and Family Dynamics56:33 Why Coaching and Health57:34 Trauma Health and Nurture59:11 Learning Authentic Coaching01:01:52 Hypocrisy Comfort and Church01:04:05 Seriousness Spontaneity Balance01:05:43 Morality Values and Authenticity01:06:47 Context Matters Presentation01:08:25 Achievement to Purpose Shift01:11:20 Mind Muscle Inner Core Gains01:14:33 Subconscious Drives Behavior01:18:31 Reptilian Brain Explained01:19:40 Purpose Embodied Through Goals01:21:24 Purpose Alignment and Dogma01:24:28 Why People Miss Purpose01:26:25 Purpose Evolves and Beliefs01:29:32 Ignoring Purpose Burnout01:30:42 Anxiety Critics and Haters01:31:31 Friends Pull You Down01:32:13 Relentless Self Belief01:33:24 Authenticity And The Journey01:34:52 Boundaries After Collapse01:36:57 Plant Medicine And Retreats01:39:18 Soul Retrieval And Shame01:43:33 Injuries As Spiritual Signals01:45:30 Marriage Growth And Conditions01:48:49 500 Days Meditation Commitment01:53:25 Meditation Results And Self Trust01:57:51 Purpose Driven Fitness Approach01:59:37 Darkness Retreat Explained02:08:31 Fear And Visions In Darkness02:12:21 Seasons Nature And God02:13:30 Timing Plant Medicine02:15:00 Meeting His Fiancée02:19:14 Why Nashville Happened02:24:05 Inside Intercore Gains02:27:57 Purpose Driven Fitness02:33:30 Men And Vulnerability02:50:02 Rapid Fire Reflections02:55:40 Healing In Many Lanes#RelentlessPursuit #TychoBergquist #Healing #Purpose #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #Authenticity #Meditation #DarknessRetreat #InnerCoreGains #FindingYourself #Mindset #Transformation #Podcast

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!In this episode, Wendy sits down with Jossie Haines, a former Apple engineer who led teams on Siri, won a technical Emmy, and looked like she had it all figured out, until she realized the cost. After years in the frenetic tech industry where success equals hours worked and busyness is a badge of honor, she left. Then she took six months off and discovered something radical: she didn't have to keep living that way.They explore:Why hustle culture is a lie: career success doesn't have to come at the cost of your nervous systemPractical tools that actually work: worry dumps, scheduled worry time, and nervous system regulationHow to build both: the career success AND the personal wellbeing, not choosing between themJossie's work now centers on helping people, especially high-achievers in tech, understand that both sides of the equation matter. Burnout isn't inevitable. Your nervous system can be regulated even while you're doing ambitious work. It just takes intention, tools, and permission to step away from the myth that productivity equals worth.Connect with Jossie:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jossiemannJossieHaines.comReferenced in this Episode:Cake on Tuesday Podcast by Elizabeth Bieniek: podcast.cakeontuesday.comPositive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine: amazon.com/dp/1608322785?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Episode Description Leadership isn’t about working harder—it’s about leading smarter. In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling sat down with leadership and mindset coach Gary Montalvo to challenge one of today’s biggest entrepreneurial myths: that success requires constant hustle. Drawing from nearly two decades of coaching entrepreneurs, startups, and executives around the world, Gary shares why so many business owners unknowingly become the biggest obstacle to their own growth. Together, Vicki and Gary discuss how shifting from doing everything yourself to developing confident leadership can transform both your business and your life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the day-to-day operations of your business, or simply exhausted from trying to do it all, this conversation offers practical strategies to help you regain clarity, build consistency, and create sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being. Some of the questions explored during this episode include: Gary’s entrepreneurial journey and what led him into leadership coaching • The most common leadership mistakes entrepreneurs make • How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck in your own business • Escaping the mindset traps that keep heart-centered entrepreneurs playing small • Why hustle culture may actually be slowing your success • Practical first steps for overcoming overwhelm and regaining momentum • The hidden reasons entrepreneurs struggle with consistency and follow-through • Everyday habits that quietly sabotage long-term business growth If you’re ready to stop surviving your business and start leading it with confidence, purpose, and intention, this episode is for you. Access to Gary's Leadership Resource Vault. It's a collection of tools, templates, and trainings he uses with his clients to strengthen personal leadership and business growth. https://www.garymontalvo.com/ Subscribe to Our PodcastConnect With Our Guest Website: https://www.garymontalvo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.montalvo.coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garymontalvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garymontalvo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GaryMontalvoCoaching The post Gary Montalvo on Why Hustle Culture Is Keeping You Trapped first appeared on The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Victoria Noethling.

Jeff and Marisa dive deep into hustle culture, the infamous “996” work schedule, and why overwork isn't just toxic, it's literally taking years off our lives. From Silicon Valley badge-of-honor busyness to nomads redefining success, this episode is a reality check on what really matters: health, freedom, and time.

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about slowmaxxing, the viral trend that flips hustle culture on its head. Is the answer to burnout really found in 48-hour chocolate chip cookies and 15-minute coffee rituals, or is that taking things a little too far? Jenn breaks down what slowmaxxing really means, why it might be the antidote to internet brain rot, and how it connects to the priorities we already claim to care about. Does slowing down mean getting less done, or could it be the missing piece that makes everything else work better? Tune in to hear how Jenn is putting this trend to the test in her own life, and whether she thinks it is worth adopting or just another wellness fad dressed up with a new name. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramClearing Up Brain Fog and Powering Up Brain EnergyThere's Not Enough Time in the Day (feat. Megan Sumrell)Feeling Off Track? Follow the CURVE (feat. Anna Dearmon Kornick)Morning Routine ChecklistNutrition Nugget: Senobi Breathing7 Types of RestKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Slow Maxxing, Slow Living, Hustle Culture, Burnout Prevention, Protein Maxxing, Fiber Maxxing, Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching, Mindful Living, Self Care, Morning Routine, Single Tasking, Multitasking, Time Management, Digital Detox, Screen Time, Stress Management, Anxiety Relief, Emotional Wellness, Sleep Issues, Digestive Health, Gratitude Journal, Presence Practice, Mindfulness, Nervous System Regulation, Breathwork, Sunobi Breathing, Work Life Balance, Productivity Tips, Calendar Blocking, Buffer Time, Rest And Recovery, Seven Types Of Rest, Nature Connection, Glimmers, Nutrition Coaching, Healthy Habits, Overwhelm Relief, Intentional Living, Coffee Ritual, How To Avoid Burnout Naturally, Slow Living Tips For Busy People

Why You're Exhausted, Foggy and Under-Fuelled (And What To Do About It) | Jade Reilly, NHS DietitianIn this episode I sit down with Jade Reilly, a registered dietitian of over a decade with the NHS, personal trainer, Pilates teacher, and On running ambassador, to talk about what it actually takes to fuel a body that's trying to build a business, train like an athlete, and show up for everyone else, all at once.We get into why most of us are chronically under-fuelled without even realising it, why "hustle culture" was never built with women's hormones in mind, and what fasting actually does to female bodies (spoiler: the research nobody talks about). Jade also shares her own experience of burnout and losing her period, and why she believes eating shouldn't be about restriction, it should be about performance.We finish with a supplement quick-fire round where Jade rates everything from vitamin D to greens powders, and tells us honestly what's worth your money and what isn't.If you've ever skipped breakfast to get out the door, felt guilty about "not eating clean enough," or wondered why your brain feels foggy by 2pm, this episode is for you.In this episode: Why so many busy women are under-fuelled, not overeating Why fat is essential, not the enemy The truth about fasting and female hormones Hustle culture, built for a 24-hour hormone cycle that isn't ours Jade's honest supplement rankings, what's worth it, what isn't The question that changed how I think about food: who is the healthiest version of you?

We're constantly told to wake up earlier, sleep less, work harder, and grind 24/7 if we want to be successful. But is hustle culture actually creating opportunities—or is it just keeping people exhausted while chasing a dream that isn't guaranteed?In this episode of Off the Wall, im breaking down both sides of the conversation. We'll talk about whether working nonstop is really the key to building wealth and success, or if hustle culture has become a trap that glorifies burnout, stress, and sacrificing the things that matter most. Is success about grinding every hour of the day, or about working smarter with a clear purpose?Whether you're chasing your dreams, building a business, working a 9-to-5, or trying to figure out your next move, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success. Is hustle culture the price of greatness—or one of the biggest scams we've been sold? Let's talk about it.

The Unseen Battle You're Fighting It's not your fault you're exhausted and feeling stuck. You've been told that to achieve your dream life, you have to wake up at 5 AM, hustle 24/7, and grind until your eyes bleed. You're working incredibly hard, but your results don't reflect that grueling effort. The real problem isn't your drive; it's that you are using the wrong tools. You've been running on an inherited belief system fueled by a quiet inner voice whispering that you aren't doing enough, keeping your true potential just out of reach. Your Ultimate Weapon and Guide Welcome to The Rich Mind Podcast. This is the show that provides the definitive blueprint to help you Master Your Mind and Create Your Dream Life. We believe that the biggest obstacle between you and your goals isn't a lack of resources—it's a lack of a rich and abundant mindset. In this episode, host Randy Wilson delivers powerful mindset strategies to dismantle the classic hustle culture lie. If you are looking for practical entrepreneur burnout solutions and want to learn how to stop grinding, this conversation is your guide. Randy shares a deeply personal look into his childhood sports career and 20+ years in corporate retail to expose the toxic trap of seeking outside validation through relentless work. If you are tired of forcing life to happen, Randy hands you his proprietary P.A.C.E. Framework to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and autopilot reactions: P - Pause: Create a wide gap between life's triggers and your response. A - Acknowledge: Safely recognize the physical signs of stress. C - Choose: Actively step out of autopilot and make a conscious mindset choice. E - Engage: Use tactical tools like journaling for anxiety to safely empty your mind. The Victory You Deserve Every episode of The Rich Mind Podcast serves as a tactical tool for subconscious reprogramming and building high-performance habits. By developing the emotional intelligence training required to how to overcome self-doubt, you can introduce long-term stress management for business owners into your daily routine. You are only a few steps away from turning your aspirations into reality. Your journey to a richer mind starts now. Connect & Grow with The Rich Mind Community:

There's a lot of conversation around burnout because of our societal pressure to do more, be more, and achieve more. But there's another kind of burnout that I don't hear people talk about as often: and that's the burnout that comes from living a life that doesn't feel like your own. In today's video, I want to share my journey and some of the things I've learned while finding my way back to a life that feels more aligned with me. Not because I have all the answers, but to start a conversation. Maybe it will help you make sense of something you've been feeling but haven't quite been able to put into words.

Growing up Mormon, Founder/CEO of Hailey Ann Co, Hailey Fernelius left the church as a teenager and has been Stepping Out of Line since the age of 12. Her out-of-line journey has encouraged her to question everything she was taught about success, work, money, and life. In this episode of the Step Out of Line Podcast, “Don't Believe In The Hustle Culture,”  we talk about building a life that actually feels good instead of following someone else's blueprint. We dive into why she doesn't believe in hustle culture, how your nervous system plays a bigger role in your finances than most people realize, and why rest is crucial to one's mental health.  We also get into her four archetypes (and why Peri is definitely the fight archetype), her wanderlust adventures, the lessons she learned working every position in a restaurant, how those experiences built the foundation for the business she has today, and more. If you've ever felt like there's only one "right" way to build a business, make money, or live your life, this conversation is a reminder that you get to create your own path.

Nobody would give Hannah a room. So Hannah decided to control who gets one.Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/founded. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. "I cold called all of the landlords I'd ever met at Bristol and got horribly rejected by most. Definitely cried a lot in the first few weeks." That's how Hannah Chappatte started hybr and this episode opens with it. Rejected by the University of Bristol on her predicted grades, she proved them wrong, got in, got a first, then skipped the consulting grad schemes to fix the thing every student complains about: finding a house. Fast forward, hybr has raised a £3.24M seed round and is building the one-stop rental platform for the UK's 3 million students, first-time renters drowning in jargon, deprioritised by agents, and at risk of exploitation. This is a masterclass in validation, resilience and focus from a founder who did it with no network, no funding and no playbook, and who'll tell you straight: if you can avoid raising money, avoid it. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rejection is the R&D. Every landlord "no" became a rewritten pitch and a rebuttal, until the yeses came. Persistence isn't gritting your teeth; it's a feedback loop. Validate by selling, not by building in silence. 2. Focus is a system, not a feeling. Two company objectives per quarter, one North Star metric. If a project doesn't ladder into them, it doesn't get worked on, however shiny. 3. Build sustainably from day one. Validate on the smallest possible scale with minimal tech investment, prove the problem and market are big enough, and design for profitability early; it de-risks everything that comes after. And it applies to you too: Hannah calls out the sleep-under-the-desk myth. Sprints are real; burnout kills businesses.  WHAT WE COVER - Cold-calling landlords, crying through rejections, and rewriting the pitch every time - The consulting grad-scheme escape and throwing herself in 100% after graduation - Going from co-founder to sole founder after three months , and why her next business will have one - Both sides of the marketplace: what students and landlords actually need - Raising a £3.24M seed in a market where 2% of funding goes to women - The worst advice ever: the VC who'd only invest if she pivoted to food - The power of being underestimated - The event where 100 people RSVP'd and one turned up - Radical Candor, building a team of 15, and rejecting hustle culture - Gen Z, mental hygiene, remote-vs-office, and her vision: no empty rooms in the UK 

We've been taught that success belongs to the people who work the longest hours, sacrifice the most, and never stop grinding. But what if that mindset is quietly costing us our health, relationships, and peace of mind? This week, Dr. mOe sits down with entrepreneur, author, former president of Wilhelmina Creative Models, and Gleem Beauty founder Marlene Wallach to explore the hidden dangers of hustle culture and why simplifying your life isn't giving up—it's leveling up. Marlene shares the remarkable highs of leading one of the world's most prestigious modeling agencies, the devastating personal betrayal that changed everything, surviving breast cancer, and ultimately discovering that success without balance isn't success at all. Today she helps others redefine success through practical self-care, mindset, and healthy living. Together, Dr. mOe and Marlene discuss how ambitious women can pursue excellence while protecting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you're successful on paper but exhausted in real life, this episode is for you. In This Episode You'll Learn • Why hustle culture feels "normal" until it doesn't • The surprising cost of constantly achieving • How shame can follow even the most successful people • Why simplifying your business can actually increase fulfillment • The connection between chronic stress and your health • Lessons two cancer survivors learned about priorities • How Marlene turned personal adversity into a thriving skincare company • One simple exercise that can begin shifting your mindset today Memorable Quotes "Success without balance isn't really success." "Find ONE THING about your job that you like." Connect with Marlene  https://gleembeauty.com  The Book of Uncommon Common Sense  Gleem Beauty Podcast Connect with Dr. mOe Anderson  https://drmoeanderson.com  Book Dr. mOe to Speak  Subscribe to Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson  Follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube/@drmOeanderson If You Enjoyed This Episode Please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with someone who's feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to do more all the time. Remember... Change your words. Change your world.  

To be a salon owner requires ambition, commitment and hustle. But you're also human. So how do you balance responsibility with self care when difficult things happen -- and also in the every day?  When Sarah Hooper got diagnosed with late-stage cervical cancer it came as a shock, followed by a million questions and endless medical appointments. And on top of that, she had to come up with a plan for how her salon company would run while she was in treatment, and reassure her shareholders and team that it would be okay.  Sarah Hooper is the owner of Paradigm Salon & Company in Bel Air, Maryland, and a Summit salon coach, and is back at work 16 months after her diagnosis. In this highly personal interview, Sarah talks about what it was like to step back as a leader, and how that actually created space for her team members to grow. Blake and Sarah also discuss how to find the balance between hustle and rest, the value of a 32-hour workweek, and why Sarah decided not to go back behind the chair. Plus: Advice  on how to advocate for yourself as a patient and take control of your health journey.  Follow Sarah Hooper on Instagram @sarah_paradigm. Interested in coaching? Book a discovery call with Sarah. Follow Summit Salon Business Center on Instagram @SummitSalon, and on TikTok at SummitSalon. SUMM IT UP is now on YouTube! Watch extended cuts of our interviews at www.youtube.com/@summitunlockedFind host Blake Reed Evans on Instagram @BlakeReedEvans and on TikTok at blakereedevans. His DM's are always open! You can email Blake at bevans@summitsalon.com. Visit us at SummitSalon.com to connect with others in the industry. SUMM IT UP is produced and edited by Andrea Muraskin. The executive producer is Tim Fisk.

Aishwarya Iyer built Brightland into an eight-figure California olive oil brand by saying no to major retailers, outside investors, and every shortcut that came her way. She breaks down the brand's scrappy early days, the organic press strategy that landed her in Bon Appétit, and why she said no to Whole Foods—twice. For more on Brightland and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes from over a year ago! If you've ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or like your worth is tied to your productivity — this one's for you. Nikki dives into the #girlboss era, hustle culture, people-pleasing, and how to finally break free. She also explores whether our parents had it just as hard, and what it actually means to redefine success on your own terms.In This Episode:How the #girlboss era sold us on "doing it all" — and what it really cost usThe physical, mental, and emotional toll of hustle culturePeople-pleasing: why we do it and how to heal5 practical ways to break free from hustle cultureDid our parents have it just as hard? Gen X vs. Millennial burnoutWhy slowing down is not weakness — it's growthResources & Links:Neeshi Protein Powder — Use code NIKKIYOGA20 for 20% off: [www.neeshi.com]

Hustle culture became aspirational because, in the beginning stages of business, hard work genuinely creates momentum. But eventually many entrepreneurs realize they built identities around being busy instead of building businesses that actually align with the life they want.This conversation explores hustle culture, entrepreneurship, ambition, creative alignment, burnout, founder psychology, business growth, and the difference between working harder versus building more intentionally. We talk about overworking, business evolution, identity shifts, pricing, motherhood, building a calmer business, and why clarity eventually matters more than constant movement.I also share the story of raising my prices from $3K to $12K after becoming a mom during COVID, why I shifted away from teaching designers full time, and how narrowing my agency into skincare completely changed the way I think about business and alignment.Links to Connect:Media & speaking: ⁠⁠https://kadysandel.com⁠⁠My skincare branding studio: ⁠⁠https://aventivestudio.com⁠⁠For designers: ⁠⁠https://aventiveacademy.com/profit⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kadysandel/⁠

Shae and Pablo are back! After a short hiatus to handle personal business, your favorite duo is reunited to bring that signature "twin magic" back to the booth. We're catching up, airing it all out, and diving straight into the deep end of the grind. In this episode: We're breaking down Hustle Culture—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Are we "hyper-hustlers"? Where did this obsession with the grind actually come from? We even debate whether the constant pressure to hustle has completely ruined the value of higher education. The Breakdown: Catching Up: Life updates and why we had to step away. The Hustle Deep Dive: Is everyone really meant to be a hustler? Education vs. The Grind: Has the classroom been replaced by the "side hustle"? Drink of the Week: Stella Rosa Black. Sponsor Salute: Checking out the Pineapple flavor from Simply Drinks. Shot of Clarity: We tackle a real-life situation from one of our listeners.

Say the word ambition, especially around women, and it brings up a complicated mix of emotions and beliefs.If you're not succeeding, you're not ambitious enough. If you are succeeding, wanting a lot, and going for it, you're too ambitious, and you get penalized or punished. It happens at work, at home, and in the communities we move through every day.There are so many mixed messages about ambition and success coming at us from every direction. And it's not just imposed from the outside.For many women, those messages get internalized and shape the way we present ourselves and communicate about our work and personal lives. We start to police our own ambition, and we police each other's ambition.My guest today names the invisible norms around women's ambitions, and calls out the ways that organizations perpetuate bias, even as they think they're playing fair. Her work is extensively researched, tracing the roots of the tension around ambition, and also offers language and an opportunity for us to reclaim our ambitions together. Stefanie O'Connell is an award-winning journalist and author of The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up– and Then Pushes Them Down. Her work dismantles the myths keeping women from equitable pay, leadership and power — one data point at a time.Listen to the full episode to hear:The material costs of what happens when women speak up, lean in, and get ambitiousHow implicit and gendered double standards around power keep women out of leadershipWhy encouraging ambition in girls doesn't translate into celebrating ambition in womenHow people and organizations that believe they are meritocratic end up reinforcing the most biasWhy we can't self-optimize our way out of systemic inequality, and why we need collective actionSix key elements for reframing burnout as an environmental problem, not a personal oneWhy we need to push back against framing women being pushed out of the work force as “empowerment” and challenge sexism in our everyday lives Learn more about Stefanie O'Connell:WebsiteToo Ambitious on SubstackInstagram: @stefanieoconnellThreads: @stefanieoconnellTikTok: @stefaniemoconnellThe Ambition PenaltyLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:EP 155: Hidden Cost of Caretaking at Work: Nilofer Merchant on Invisible Norms Limiting Your LeadershipStop Punishing Women for Being Ambitious | BloombergMaslach, Christina. (1998). A Multidimensional Theory of Burnout. 10.1093/oso/9780198522799.003.0004. My Mother's Daughter: Finding Myself in My Family's Fractured Past, Tracy Clark-Flory Ragtime (2025 Broadway Cast Recording)Mad MenChapters:(00:07) - Introduction (07:14) - Meet Stephanie OConnell (10:30) - The Ambition Penalty (14:06) - The Ambition Double-Standard (19:51) - The Shame of Ambition (22:34) - Women Colluding with The Harm (28:50) - Hustle Culture (32:26) - Maslach's Burnout Framework (39:01) - Reframing Empowerment (42:06) - Leveraging our Collective Power (48:16) - Quick Fire Questions (53:02) - How To Connect (54:05) - Closing Thoughts

What would change in your life if you stopped waiting for permission and finally trusted yourself? In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle explore one of the most transformative energies in manifestation: the unapologetic self-worth that comes from fully being yourself. As the community moves through the Be Seen Challenge, they unpack the collective themes emerging right now: navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world, releasing outdated beliefs around success, hustle, relationships, visibility, and identity. They dive into the fears that keep us hidden and cover nervous system regulation, shadow work, authenticity, burnout, and manifestation. Plus, they break down why "fuck it" energy isn't about recklessness — it's about arriving at a place where your worth is no longer up for debate. Your authenticity is your greatest signal to the universe. The life, love, opportunities, and freedom you're after often begin the moment you stop abandoning yourself and allow yourself to truly be seen. Ready to stop dimming your light and start shining at full luminosity? Join the Be Seen Challenge — take the kickoff quiz in the TBM app and start doing the work. Your next level awaits. Find the complete show notes here → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: The Be Seen Challenge Stop playing small in your career, relationships, and life and step into your magnetic, expressed power. Now LIVE inside The Pathway.   Summer Sale: $23/Month Start your manifestation journey at our lowest price of the season: $23/month! Join now and step into the Be Seen Challenge with us before this offer ends.   Free Masterclass: Step Into Your F*ck It Energy If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Learn how to step into your f*ck it energy and feel genuinely safe being seen.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Be Seen Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  ARMRA - Get 30% off your first subscription order with code TBM Colostrum: Immune Revival - Immune barrier superfood    Nutrafol - Get $10 your first month's subscription + free shipping with code TBM Nutrafol Women   In this episode we talk about: The collective themes emerging during the Be Seen Challenge Moving from old paradigms into a new way of living and manifesting Why uncertainty can be a sign of expansion rather than a rut The energetic power of “fuck it” energy Fear of judgment, criticism, and being misunderstood How childhood experiences shape visibility wounds Nervous system responses to being seen Shadow work and uncovering subconscious fears Burnout and the cost of chronic self-abandonment The end of hustle culture and performance-based worth Learning to trust yourself without external validation Relationship patterns, attachment, and emotional freedom How self-worth creates a clear manifestation signal   Mentioned In the Episode:  Ep. 409 – Why You're Still Playing Small Without Realizing It Ep. 318 - Speeding up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe Ep. 404 - Why Your Old Ways Aren't Working Anymore: Staying Authentic in the New Paradigm Find our Be Seen Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Worst Case Scenario DI, Inner Child DI, Safe to Be Seen DI)   Connect with Janelle Janelle Nelson, EMDR & MFT Therapist Book an Unblocking session or Intensive w Janelle HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

Check out the show on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzlOUy5O5WpfrW07p50dtK55vnb7CcK1h&si=d0-Jqy1_E_HnyQf9Repentance on Stream #180 (06/19/2021)(00:00) Restaurant Etiquette(07:38) Terrible Zillow Listing(11:07) Food PreferencesRepentance on Stream #181 (06/20/2021)(21:14) Rip Bozo(27:24) Hustle Culture and Stream SponsorshipsRepentance on Stream #182 (06/24/2021)(47:18) Monetized Websites(57:14) Homemade vs. Store-Bought Food(01:05:54) Miscellaneous

You've probably heard the phrase: "We all have the same 24 hours." But that's only true if you ignore invisible labor.I teach you the difference between maintenance tasks and growth tasks—and why that distinction fundamentally changes how we think about productivity, success, and hard work.Maintenance tasks are the things that keep life running: cooking, cleaning, commuting, raising children, organizing files, answering emails, managing schedules, and countless other responsibilities that often go unnoticed. Growth tasks, on the other hand, are the activities that generate advancement, recognition, promotions, and financial rewards.The problem? Society tends to reward growth while taking maintenance for granted.Whether it's unpaid household labor, overlooked workplace responsibilities, or the behind-the-scenes work required to make creative projects possible, much of our effort remains invisible—even though everything would fall apart without it.This episode examines how hustle culture overlooks these realities, why comparing yourself to others can be misleading, and how recognizing invisible labor can help you extend more compassion to yourself and others.Sometimes the reason you're not moving faster isn't because you're lazy.It's because you're already working harder than you realize.

Can you build a successful business without sacrificing your family, freedom, and health? In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Stacey Hylen, business coach, AI consultant, former Vice President of Consulting for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, entrepreneur, speaker, and new grandmother. Stacey shares her journey from sales and corporate success to building a business centered around one mission: helping entrepreneurs create wealth without sacrificing the people who matter most. After losing her father at a young age, Stacey redefined success and built a life focused on freedom, family, and impact. Stacey also shares practical insights on how business owners can create more clients, more cash flow, and more freedom, without working more hours. Whether you're an entrepreneur, contractor, business owner, or leader looking to scale while protecting what matters most, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

Can you build a successful business without sacrificing your family, freedom, and health? In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Stacey Hylen, business coach, AI consultant, former Vice President of Consulting for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, entrepreneur, speaker, and new grandmother. Stacey shares her journey from sales and corporate success to building a business centered around one mission: helping entrepreneurs create wealth without sacrificing the people who matter most. After losing her father at a young age, Stacey redefined success and built a life focused on freedom, family, and impact. Stacey also shares practical insights on how business owners can create more clients, more cash flow, and more freedom, without working more hours. Whether you're an entrepreneur, contractor, business owner, or leader looking to scale while protecting what matters most, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

The world is loud, work is heavier than it should be, and “hustle” has become a badge of honor even when it is wrecking our health and focus. We wanted a better way, so we brought on Drew Thompson, keynote speaker and AI expert known as the “AI to human translator,” to talk about what happens when you combine practical AI strategy with something most business conversations forget: laughter.Drew shares the through line of his career, from child actor to ad agency founder to coaching thousands of high performers, and why service is the real strategy. We dig into his upcoming book idea, Permission to Laugh, and why humor is not denial but a tool for presence, perspective, and resilience when things feel dark. From there, we turn AI into real-world action, including his “AI for 14 days” practice using ChatGPT or Gemini as a judgment-free thought partner to unpack fears, frustrations, goals, and decision blocks like analysis paralysis.We also get tactical with a zero-dollar AI framework that stacks tools to help you operate like you have a much bigger team, plus content workflows using AI scripting, avatar video tools like HeyGen, automation with n8n, and rapid building with tools like Replit. Drew calls out what he sees high performers doing wrong right now, why grinding is not the flex people think it is, and why emotional intelligence and face-to-face connection matter more than ever as AI content marketing accelerates, especially in industries like real estate.If you want practical AI prompts, smarter systems, and a more human way to scale, press play. Then subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this with a friend who needs permission to pause, laugh, and build lighter.Drew ThompsonFounder and CEO, Signal and Scale AIsignalandscale.aiNote: Drew's community name/link may have changed since this episode was recorded. Visit his Instagram or Signal & Scale website for the most current information.Send us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDesignrr for eBooks, BlogsCreate eBooks, Blogs, Lead Magnets and more! Riverside.fm Your Own Virtual StudioProfessional Virtual StudioAltogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Digital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing platform.Mens and Womens HatsSince 1972, American Hat Makers has been dedicated to the art of fine hat making.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent  Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search Whatnot in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. Hey Rehabbers, This episode is calling out a lie that has been sold to an entire generation. That if you are not exhausted, burned out, and running on fumes, you do not want it bad enough. That is not ambition. That is addiction. In this episode I break down the difference between healthy discipline and toxic hustle, why rest is not weakness but wisdom, and how to build something legendary without losing yourself in the process. You can still go hard without going numb. You can be legendary without self-destruction. It all starts with you.

WCR Nation Ep. 469 | A Window Cleaning Podcast I'm gonna say something a lot of people don't wanna hear… Posting “grind mode” quotes and acting busy on social media doesn't mean you're building a successful business. A lot of window cleaners are addicted to LOOKING busy instead of actually making money. In this episode, I talk about fake hustle culture, burnout, pretending to work harder than everyone else, and what REAL growth actually looks like in a window cleaning business. This one might hit a nerve. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Alexa, and more. Need supplies? Let me know! I would love to do that for you! Text/Call: 862-312-2026 https://windowcleaner.com/?sca_ref=3020234.dl0aAoVJ1A #wcrnation #windowcleaning #windowcleaner #windowcleaningbusiness #windowcleaners #windowcleaningpodcast #entrepreneur #businessgrowth #smallbusiness #businessowner #sales #marketing #growthmindset #waterfedpole #tradwindowcleaning

In today's episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore sits down with workplace resilience expert and U.S. Marine veteran Tiffany Wentz‑Root to decode how different generations show up in the industrial water treatment industry. From the Silent Generation's post‑war loyalties through Baby Boomers' commitment to long hours, Gen X's distrust of corporate loyalty, Millennials' desire for purpose and feedback, and Gen Z's demand for emotional literacy, the conversation illustrates how each cohort was shaped by historical and technological upheaval. The discussion reframes "hustle culture" and argues that a focus on mental health and values alignment can increase retention and performance. Generations and the events that shaped them Tiffany explains that generations are roughly 20–30 year cohorts defined by shared formative experiences. The Silent Generation (1928‑45) endured the Great Depression and World War II; Baby Boomers (1946‑64) were taught loyalty and stability; Gen X (1965‑80) witnessed mass layoffs and became fiercely independent; Millennials (1981‑96) were helicopter parented and accustomed to participation trophies; and Gen Z (1997‑2012) grew up online, socializing via games and apps and weathering school shootings and a pandemic. These histories explain why Baby Boomers and Gen X equate "hard work" with hours logged, whereas Millennials and Gen Z measure effort by pride, alignment and emotional impact. Gen Z's exposure to constant online crises makes them the "anxious and afraid generation" with record rates of anxiety and depression, highlighting the need for supportive leadership.   Hustle culture versus emotional literacy The conversation challenges the idea that toughness equals success. Wentz‑Root stresses that leaders must "stop prizing strength" and recognize that feeling and processing emotions is hard work. She advocates for environments where people can bring their whole selves to work rather than suppressing feelings in order to conform to traditional hustle culture. She notes that Gen Z sees phone calls as "prehistoric" and prefers to communicate via apps like Snapchat or Discord, so older professionals should adapt their communication style—using fewer capital letters, punctuation and more emojis or GIFs—to avoid appearing angry or dismissive. For water treatment companies seeking to recruit young professionals, she urges them to articulate company values and support mental health, because Gen Z will leave if work doesn't align with their skills or passions. Practical strategies for leaders and organizations To bridge the generational divide, Wentz‑Root proposes creating a "social contract": a collaboratively defined set of values, behaviors and communication norms that are revisited regularly. Such agreements encourage teams to discuss how they prefer to give and receive feedback, when to use Slack versus meetings, and what good work looks like across ages. She also recommends structured cross‑mentorship, matching senior employees who are nearing retirement with junior colleagues based on skills rather than age, so institutional knowledge isn't lost. She cautions against judging younger staff as entitled or weak; rather, leaders should ask why behaviors exist and treat differences as strengths. Lastly, she reminds Baby Boomers and Gen Xers that sharing decades of hard‑earned experience with Gen Z isn't charity—it's how you build a legacy and ensure the industry thrives. For water‑treatment professionals, recognizing that "different doesn't mean wrong" can unlock better collaboration, innovation and resilience. By replacing judgment with curiosity, establishing social contracts and mentorship programs, and adapting communication to younger workers, leaders can turn generational tension into an asset. Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge! Timestamps 02:32 — Trace Blackmore introduces the episode and sets the context: exploring generational dynamics in the industrial water treatment community 09:20 — Tiffany Wentz‑Root introduces herself as a Marine Corps veteran and therapist who helps corporations improve communication, empathy and resilience. 15:07 — Definition of a "generation" and how cohort boundaries from Silent Generation to Gen Alpha are defined 18:06 — Examination of how Baby Boomers were taught loyalty and work stability, Gen X learned independence after witnessing mass layoffs, and Millennials received participation trophies and craved feedback 00:24:33 — Wentz‑Root calls for leaders to stop equating strength with suppressing emotion; feeling and processing emotions is difficult work 25:02 — Gen Z is described as the anxious and afraid generation with record levels of anxiety, depression and suicide, shaped by school shootings and constant online news 27:03 — Contrasting COVID experiences: Trace led a team through uncertainty, while Tiffany's son saw the lockdown as "awesome" because he stayed home playing games. 28:41 — Discussion of how Gen Z socializes through apps like Snapchat, Discord and Steam; texting is archaic and phone calls are "prehistoric" 32:09 — Panel reflections: Baby Boomers and Gen X define hard work by hours worked, Millennials by pride in results, and Gen Z by alignment with skills and passions 33:37 — Tiffany emphasizes that "different doesn't mean wrong," urging listeners to see younger workers' needs as strengths 40:26 — Introduction of social contracts: teams co‑create values, behaviors and communication norms to bridge generational expectations 42:42 — The role of cross‑generational mentorship; match people by skill and career stage, not age, and leverage Gen Z's expertise with tech and communication platforms 01:13:26 — Trace's closing reflections: in male‑dominated, hustle‑driven industries, ignoring emotions isn't sustainable; sharing knowledge now ensures a legacy and a thriving future   Quotes "We need to stop prizing strength first and foremost. We need to understand that emotions are very difficult to face. To feel your feelings, to name them, to process them—that's hard" "When I asked, 'What's your definition of hard work?' the baby boomer said, 'I put in a lot of hours.' Gen X said, 'I put in a lot of hours.' Millennials said, 'I get the job done and I'm proud of it.' Gen Z said, 'It's when the work that I've done aligns with my skills and my passions, and I feel good about what I did'" "Judgment kills curiosity … When I see someone of a different generation with a different way of communicating, I automatically go, 'That's bad, that's weird.' Instead, I want you to step into curiosity and say, 'Why would they do that? What happened in their life that shaped them to be this person?'"   Connect with Tiffany Wentz-Root Phone: (425) 359-5088 Email: tiffany@resilientroots.com Website: resilientroots.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanywentz-root/    Guest Resources Mentioned  Generational Diversity Outline  Bridging the Gap: Navigating Generational Diversity at Work 17776: What football will look like in the future by Jon Bois Pity the Reader: On Writing with Style (Paperback) by Kurt Vonnegut (Author), Suzanne McConnell (Author) Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations by John Avlon   Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind    Words of Water with James McDonald Today's definition is an ion with a net negative charge, formed when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons. Examples include bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate. Can you guess the word or phrase?   2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.   

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down why stepping away from the grind isn't falling behind but a strategic advantage. Backed by research and real-life perspective, he shows how rest, presence, and intentional time off can actually fuel better performance, creativity, and long-term success. This is a must-listen for founders, marketers, and creators playing the long game. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1.  The Founder's Dilemma: Grind vs. Presence - Internal conflict between business demands and personal life - Why many founders feel guilty stepping away - The long-term cost of always being “on” - Reframing rest as a strategic decision 2. The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture - 72% of entrepreneurs report mental health challenges - Overworking increases risk of stroke and heart disease - Long hours may correlate with success—but also burnout - Why “more work” isn't always the smartest path forward 3. The Science of Creative Breakthroughs - The “incubation effect” and how ideas form during rest - Why low-effort activities unlock better thinking - Real-world examples of breakthroughs away from the desk - How to structure downtime for maximum creative output 4. Why Time Off Drives Better Results - People who take vacations are more likely to earn raises - Rest improves decision-making and cognitive performance - The ROI of unplugging from work - How to think about rest as an investment, not a reward 5. Relationships Are the Ultimate Growth Strategy - 85-year Harvard study on happiness and longevity - Strong relationships outperform traditional health metrics - Loneliness as a hidden risk factor for founders - Why connection is a key part of sustainable success 6. Escaping the Founder Identity Trap - Why tying identity solely to business is dangerous - Stories of founders feeling lost after exit - The importance of building a multi-dimensional identity - How diversifying your identity strengthens resilience —

Ever feel like everyone sees your success, but no one sees the emotional roller coaster you're on?Kate Stinson shares honestly about the moments she felt her world was crumbling — balancing leadership pressures, personal sacrifices, and the need to stay composed. The realization that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness but a necessary step was a game-changer for her.She highlights a simple but powerful truth: authenticity and vulnerability build stronger teams and better leaders. Sometimes we wear a mask to keep going, but true strength lies in dropping it and being real.Want to deepen your leadership journey?You'll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, strategist, and Female Mavericks co-founder Beth Maza for an honest conversation about building a successful business without sacrificing your real life in the process.If hustle culture has left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like entrepreneurship was designed for everyone except moms — this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.Beth shares the frameworks that helped her build and scale multiple businesses while raising a family, including her powerful Mommy Mayhem Matrix™ and Five Power Moves™ for sustainable growth. Together, Beth and I discuss how moms can create businesses that align with their season of life, energy, family priorities, and long-term vision — without constantly living in survival mode.In this episode, you'll learn:What the Mommy Mayhem Matrix™ is and how it helps moms choose the right business modelWhy hustle culture often fails women and mothersThe Five Power Moves™ for building and scaling sustainablyHow to define personal and financial non-negotiablesWhy aligned action and self-trust matter more than pressureHow to stop comparing your timeline to social media success storiesThe mindset shift that helps moms grow without burnoutWhether you're starting a business, scaling one, or simply trying to build a life that feels more aligned, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, encouragement, and real-world insight.Connect with Beth:Website and Book Pre-Order: FemaleMavericks.comInstagram: @FemaleMavericksConnect with Angela:MomBusinessCoach.comIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another mom entrepreneur, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review so more women can discover these conversations. 

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mohammed Faris to explore a different approach to productivity, one rooted in purpose, faith, and long term thinking rather than hustle culture.Mohammed shares the story behind the Productive Muslim movement, the meaning of Barakah, and how habits, gratitude, prayer, generosity, and community can help us live and perform at a higher level without burning out.We also discuss early morning routines, spirituality, meditation, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and why so many people are searching for deeper meaning in today's fast paced world. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without peace, health, and connection is not real success at all.Learn more about Mohammed here - https://productivemuslim.com/author/mohammed-faris/Connect with Mohammed on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedfaris/Grab a copy of Mohammed's books here - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/14209531.Mohammed_FarisIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

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Why Hustle Culture Is Failing Women Entrepreneurs with Chris Williams She rebuilt her life with just $25 in the bank… and went on to create millions without sacrificing her peace, family, or values. What if the secret to abundance isn't more hustle — but more alignment? ✨ In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with 7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and soulful business mentor Chris Williams for a conversation about building wealth, influence, and freedom in a way that actually feels good. Chris shares how she went from starting over after divorce to building multiple thriving businesses while raising a family of five — all by rejecting burnout culture and creating success through alignment, feminine leadership, and soulful strategy. If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or woman who knows she's meant for more but refuses to sacrifice her wellbeing to get there, this episode is for you. Website: https://shineabundancenow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewilliamscoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comi/ChristineSahliWilliams Coaching: https://pillar.io/rebeccaewhitman

Why Hustle Culture Is Failing Women Entrepreneurs with Chris Williams She rebuilt her life with just $25 in the bank… and went on to create millions without sacrificing her peace, family, or values. What if the secret to abundance isn't more hustle — but more alignment? ✨ In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with 7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and soulful business mentor Chris Williams for a conversation about building wealth, influence, and freedom in a way that actually feels good. Chris shares how she went from starting over after divorce to building multiple thriving businesses while raising a family of five — all by rejecting burnout culture and creating success through alignment, feminine leadership, and soulful strategy. If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or woman who knows she's meant for more but refuses to sacrifice her wellbeing to get there, this episode is for you. Website: https://shineabundancenow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewilliamscoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comi/ChristineSahliWilliams Coaching: https://pillar.io/rebeccaewhitman

She rebuilt her life with just $25 in the bank… and went on to create millions without sacrificing her peace, family, or values. What if the secret to abundance isn't more hustle — but more alignment? ✨   In this powerful episode of the Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant podcast, Rebecca Whitman sits down with 7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and soulful business mentor Chris Williams for a conversation about building wealth, influence, and freedom in a way that actually feels good.   Chris shares how she went from starting over after divorce to building multiple thriving businesses while raising a family of five — all by rejecting burnout culture and creating success through alignment, feminine leadership, and soulful strategy.   If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or woman who knows she's meant for more but refuses to sacrifice her wellbeing to get there, this episode is for you.   In this episode, we discuss:   ✨ The missing link most coaching certifications never teach ✨ How Chris built a thriving business without paid ads or a massive following ✨ The biggest blocks keeping entrepreneurs stuck below six figures ✨ Why feminine leadership is changing the future of business ✨ How to create financial freedom without burnout ✨ The mindset shifts that unlock authentic abundance ✨ Building a boutique business that supports your life — not consumes it   Connect with Chris Williams:   Website: https://shineabundancenow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewilliamscoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.comi/ChristineSahliWilliams

AI has made it easier than ever to move faster, produce more, automate workflows, and build leaner systems, but speed alone does not create sustainable growth. Part one of this connected conversation challenges the belief that constant sacrifice, permanent sprint mode, and “all gas, no brakes” ambition should be the default path for entrepreneurs, founders, creators, and growth-minded leaders trying to grow faster with AI. The danger is not just moving faster. The danger is believing faster means you can handle more without consequence. AI can support execution, ideation, communication, and productivity, but it cannot replace judgment, self-trust, infrastructure, recovery, or the human capacity required to sustain what you are building. A necessary sprint is different from self-abandonment. A sprint has a reason, a start, a finish, a communication plan, a recovery plan, and a purpose everyone understands. Permanent sacrifice has no finish line, no recovery plan, and often leaves your health, family, peace, relationships, and capacity quietly paying the invoice. Challenge yourself to “Face Your Actual 24” and not your fantasy version of productivity. Look honestly at what your day requires, what needs protection, what needs to move forward, and where AI can support your systems without becoming a substitute for discipline, boundaries, discernment, or real infrastructure. Growth should include “pockets of sunshine” inside the life you are actually living, not just a future version of success you hope will finally give you permission to breathe. This is not anti-AI, anti-growth, or anti-ambition. It is a wake-up call to stop treating sacrifice as the strategy. Growth should not require losing yourself, your family, your health, or your peace in the process, because if the business grows but the life around it breaks, what are you really building? Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com  

The culture is obsessed with speed, scale, lean teams, massive output, and automation, but faster output does not automatically mean better direction. In part two of this connected conversation, the focus shifts to the missing human layer underneath AI-powered growth and the belief that more content, more automation, and more velocity always lead to better outcomes. Using S³ Growth Streams™ as the operating lens, you will learn how to strategize before accelerating, synergize before scaling, and systemize before sprinting forever. More importantly, you will see how to separate signal from noise, align tools with real human capacity, and build repeatable rhythms that support growth without requiring constant sacrifice. This episode is not anti-AI, anti-hustle, or anti-ambition. It is anti-default sacrifice, anti-permanent sprint, and anti-output without awareness. It also challenges the obsession with flow state by introducing five operating states that support sustainable growth: capture, clarity, commitment, flow, and reflection. Because flow is not the whole game. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is capture the signal, get clarity, commit to the right action, recover, reflect, and return to baseline before sprinting again. The goal is not to become more machine-like. The goal is to become more intentionally human while using machines wisely. Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

Text a question to Victoria!Have you noticed the swing from hustle culture to the “soft girl era” in the online business space? Or maybe you've heard of the recent comments Emma Grede has shared regarding being a 3-hour mom. Today, Victoria and her guest are diving into this topic. Brooke Dumas is a Fractional COO, strategic partner, and serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple businesses. She partners with multi-six and seven figure businesses through Tailored Premier and brings a grounded, intentional approach to scaling a business sustainability. In this episode, Victoria and Brooke discuss why it's so important to define your priorities and version of success before scaling a business. They talk about what Brooke looks for during a business audit, building to sell, and the mental load so many founders struggle with as they grow their businesses.If you've ever wondered if you can have both a successful business while being present in your life, or if you want to lean into your soft girl era but aren't sure how to get there, this is for you. Whether you're in a hustle season or leaning into your own soft-girl era, this episode will leave you feeling excited about growing in a way that's intentional and aligned with your values and goals.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Connect with Brooke on InstagramVisit Brooke's WebsiteWork with Tailored PremierFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram.Save on your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link!Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

The seven-figure dream is not the only definition of success. Lori shares the personal decision to leave a mastermind she loved after realizing the constant focus on scaling, bigger launches, and more growth no longer matched the life she actually wanted to build. This episode challenges the pressure of hustle culture and explores why so many midlife entrepreneurs are shifting toward businesses that prioritize freedom, flexibility, energy, and fulfillment instead of endless expansion. If you've been questioning whether bigger is truly better, this conversation will help you rethink what success looks like for this season of your life. What You'll Learn Why your definition of success naturally changes in midlife The real trade-offs behind scaling and constant business growth How to create a business model that supports your life instead of consuming it   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

On their new song Had It, Toronto indie-rock trio Dumb Crush tell the story of a modern-day guy who's dealing with the pressures of hyper-individuality and the feeling of never being good enough. Owen Hooper, a bass player and singer in the band, joins Tom to talk about the inspiration behind the song, and how the band feels about the constant pressure to maximize your potential.

In this episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael Chernow sits down with elite coach Ben Bergeron to break down the mindset behind high performance in sport, business, and life. Known for coaching some of the world's top athletes, Ben shares why mental fitness—not just physical toughness—is the true separator, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality.They dive into Ben's “mindset ladder,” moving from victim to warrior, and explain how small, intentional shifts in thinking can unlock massive growth over time. The conversation explores the hidden “distractions” that sabotage performance—self-doubt, pressure, past experiences—and how to create space between stimulus and response to regain control. Ben also unpacks why chasing success and accolades can lead to imbalance, and how discipline, routines, and self-awareness create real freedom.This episode is a deep, practical look at mental resilience, emotional control, and what it actually takes to perform at a high level without losing yourself in the process. If you're striving for growth in any area of life, this conversation will challenge your thinking and give you the tools to level up—one mindset shift at a time.00:00 Meet Ben Bergeron04:23 Mindset Beyond Fitness07:16 Quiet Distractions Explained09:22 Language Shapes Performance13:09 Seal Simulation Lesson18:28 Mindset Ladder Framework25:25 Realist Mindset Tools27:16 Warrior Mindset Defined31:04 Trigger Awareness Technique37:05 Addicted to Chaos41:36 Jordan Kobe and Competition44:49 Chasing Excellence vs Fulfillment51:13 Hustle Culture and Balance57:22 Work That Feels Like Play01:00:54 Love as the North Star01:04:22 High Performers Discipline and Pain01:10:15 Morning Night Routines and Health01:19:27 Flow State and Dropping Judgment01:22:01 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

In this episode, I sit down with Demir Bentley — Wall Street analyst turned productivity coach, co-founder of Life Hack Method, author of Winning the Week, and dad of three daughters under six. This one goes deep on two things most dads desperately need: a better system for planning their week, and a real conversation about what it means to raise confident, loved daughters. Demir opens up about his time on Wall Street — 80 to 100 hour weeks, a hustle culture identity so baked in he didn't know who he was without it — and the health crisis that forced him to change everything. His digestive system began shutting down, he required three surgeries, and his doctors told him to cut his hours below 40 or face serious consequences. That pressure produced the Winning the Week method — a simple, three-pillar planning framework that helped him get the same work done in a fraction of the time. We break down exactly how to run a real planning session — a calendar interrogation, not a calendar review — and why your calendar is lying to you right now. We get into why planning on Friday instead of Sunday is a game changer, what open loops are doing to your brain on the weekend, and how sharing the mental load with your wife is one of the most important leadership moves a man can make at home. And then Demir drops one of the most memorable parenting concepts this show has ever heard: the idea of being the Keeper of Vibes — not just the lowest heartbeat in the room, but the painter of the energy canvas your family lives inside every day.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:02] Introducing Demir Bentley — Wall Street to lifestyle design, productivity coach, dad of three daughters [3:38] Freedom as a core value — and why Demir's shirt and hair are a statement, not an accident [5:00] Being a girl dad — and Larry's experience running a daddy daughter retreat with men who had never lit up like that before [8:33] Demir's slow start to fatherhood — and why a phone call from a friend before his first daughter was born may have saved him [10:44] What Winning the Week is — and where it came from [11:04] Wall Street, hustle culture, and the religion of outworking the competition [13:30] The health crisis that changed everything — salaryman sudden death syndrome, three surgeries, and a doctor telling him to cut his hours in half [14:36] Who am I if I'm not the guy who works 100 hours a week — the identity crisis behind the health crisis [20:22] How the Winning the Week method was born out of raw necessity [23:31] Pillar one — the calendar interrogation: your calendar is lying to you and here's how to catch it [26:47] Pillar two — real prioritizing: if there's no tear in your eye when you're cutting things, you're not cutting enough [27:27] Pillar three — the task list: stop hiding your commitments and start owning your time supply [28:53] Marrying the tasks to the calendar — the test fit that tells you if you have 10 pounds of priorities in a 5 pound bag [31:06] Start from the top down — your values first, then your calendar, then your priorities [31:28] The number one complaint wives have about their husbands — and how planning fixes it [33:06] Sharing the mental load and invisible labor — the new definition of leadership at home [36:35] Leading by example: how planning together on Friday beats planning together Sunday night [37:18] The team huddle — how Demir and his wife plan separately then align on a walk together [39:24] Why good planning still produces anxiety — and why meeting after the sigh changes everything [42:49] Why your brain won't let go of the weekend — open loops, unfinished sentences, and the science behind Sunday dread [44:35] Why planning on Friday instead of Sunday gives you your whole weekend back [46:39] Switching gears to daughters — what it really means to raise strong, confident girls [47:10] The Keeper of Vibes — Demir's most important role as a dad and the canvas he's painting every single day [49:47] Be the thermostat, not the thermometer — and what it means to hold the energy space for your whole family   Five Key Takeaways Your calendar is lying to you. Every meeting, every drive, every task takes longer than you think. A real planning session is a calendar interrogation — sweat every entry until it's honest. Real prioritizing hurts. If you're not cutting things that matter to you, you're not prioritizing — you're just rearranging. The hard tradeoffs are the whole point. Open loops kill your weekends. When you leave Friday without closing the week, your brain keeps the loop running — on date night, on the couch, in the middle of the night. Plan on Friday and actually rest. Sharing the mental load is modern leadership. Your wife shouldn't be the only one holding the calendar of family life. Taking full ownership of even one domain — sports, appointments, whatever — changes the entire dynamic at home. Be the Keeper of Vibes. You are not just the lowest heartbeat in the room. You are the painter of the energy canvas your family lives inside. What are you painting every day?   Links & Resources Roommates to Soulmates Cohort & Preview Call: https://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Men's Forge: https://themensforge.com Dad Edge Business Boardroom: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind Winning the Week by Demir Bentley: https://winningtheweek.com Life Hack Method Website: https://lifehackmethod.com Life Hack Method Free Training: https://lifehackmethod.com Follow Demir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehackmethod_/ Follow Demir on Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/demirandcarey/ Follow Demir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demirbentley/ Life Hack Method on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifehackBootcamp Episode Link & Resources (Episode 1461): https://thedadedge.com/1461   Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: you cannot lead what you don't plan, and you cannot be present for the people you love if your brain is still stuck in last week. Demir went from 100 hour weeks and a body that was shutting down to building a life centered on freedom, family, and intention. The method isn't complicated. The calendar interrogation, the real prioritization, the task fit — it's thirty minutes on a Friday that gives you your whole life back. And then there's the canvas. What energy are you painting into your home every single day? Because your kids and your wife are living inside that painting whether you're intentional about it or not. Go out and live legendary.