166: #166 What Happens When You Stop Forcing It?

After 14 years in business, something finally forced me to stop - burnout, shingles, and life all colliding at once. The surprising thing is when you stop pushing, things don’t fall apart. They soften, they slow, and you begin to hear yourself again.

In this episode of Messy Business, I’m sharing what truly happens when you stop forcing your business forward and give yourself space to just be. We talk about the difference between "can" and "should"; how self-marketing can become a trap; and why stepping back isn’t the beginning of the end, it might be the beginning of clarity.

You’ll hear the story of the moment I almost quit back in 2017 - and how letting go opened the door to unexpected opportunities that sustained my business for years. And I’ll walk you through what this most recent burnout has taught me about capacity, creativity, and rebuilding slowly, joyfully, and on your own terms.

✨ You’re allowed to stop before you break. Taking space isn’t stepping backwards; sometimes it’s the only way to hear what comes next.

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram and tell me what you’re ready to stop forcing.

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