When your mission collides with a personal crisis, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in responsibilities. But staying grounded and effective isn’t just a nice idea; it’s essential for your impact and well-being.

In this solo episode of Avant-Garde Entrepreneur, I share five self-care strategies I’ve learned and lived through while navigating 16 months of caregiving and entrepreneurship. These aren’t fluffy wellness tips—they’re practical, battle-tested tools that have kept me sane, purposeful, and able to serve my mission while caring deeply for someone I love.

From loosening your grip on perfection to regulating your nervous system in two minutes flat, to fiercely protecting one small thing that keeps you connected to your higher purpose, these strategies will help you balance purpose, progress, and personal well-being (even in your hardest seasons).

Tune in and listen to the seventieth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You’ll learn to protect your energy, avoid burnout, and keep showing up fully for your mission and the people who matter most.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why holding your plans and results loosely frees your energy (08:00)
• The 4-7-8 breathing technique to instantly regulate your nervous system (21:20)
• How to make your “yes” matter by avoiding hidden trade-offs (32:00)
• The symbolic and physical benefits of doing one thing daily for your health (37:30)
• How keeping one thing that’s yours protects your mission and momentum (41:40)

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let’s Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Connecting with your intuition and using it to guide your social entrepreneurial journey is far less "woo-woo" than you might think. In fact, it’s not woo-woo at all. We are born deeply connected to our intuition, but over time, we unlearn how to listen to it as we are "forced" to focus on what "really matters": the tangible world around us.

In today's episode, I'm very excited to be joined by Jenn Cohen. Jenn is an Intuitive Consultant and Mindset Coach who, after spending 27 years in the entertainment industry, took a leap of faith and turned her lifelong connection to the psychic realm into her purpose. Inspired by powerful signs from her late father and years of intuitive experiences, Jenn helps others find clarity, overcome obstacles, and create more fulfilling lives.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-ninth episode. You'll learn why your intuition is one of the most powerful tools as a social entrepreneur, the importance of treasuring your quiet time, and why paying attention and recognizing synchronicities can guide your decision-making. You'll also learn meditation is simpler and more accessible than you think, how your physical space impacts your mental clarity, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

- How can "left-sided brain" people connect with their intuitive side (8:10)

- How treasuring your quiet time can help you harness your intuition (15:20)

- The importance of recognizing synchronicities (19:00)

- How to listen to your intuition (and ignore the fear) (25:10)

- How physical space impacts mental clarity (31:30)

- How to align your goals with your intentions (36:20)

- Jenn shares simple ways to meditate (39:00)

Connect with Jenn Cohen:

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Free Meditation App - Insight Timer

Free App for Tuning Into Nature - Merlin Bird ID

Get a copy of Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe

Resources:

My new book! Mindset Matters

Quiz! What’s Your Social Entrepreneur Style?

Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let’s Connect!

Website

LinkedIn

Facebook

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If we think of CEOs as pilots, the executive advisor is the one everyone turns to when every light on the panel is flashing, the cockpit glows red, and all you can see outside are black clouds, grey skies, and lightning bolts.

In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Steve Duddy. Steve is a CEO, Executive Advisor, Speaker, and Board Director. The go-to person for leaders seeking guidance to navigate rough waters. His greatest contribution lies in providing transformational leadership to young, underappreciated companies, helping them achieve financial success and, above all, tackle challenges with a forward-thinking mindset.

Tune in and listen to the sixty-eighth episode of Avant-garde Entrepreneur. You'll hear about the emotional aspects of being a leader, why effective communication is crucial during crises, and how to set real-world expectations for you and your team. Steve also talks about the mindset shifts every leader must go through to thrive during challenging times, the side of fundraising no one talks about, how to deal with underperformers, and much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Provoking sustainable change amidst the heaviest storms (3:00)
• What every leader needs to land the plane in awful weather (6:40)
• Why is forward thinking crucial to go through the fire unburnt (11:00)
• Steve's technique to guide entrepreneurs through uncertainty (14:20)
• The only way to deal with underperformance in your team (18:40)
• The side of fundraising no one talks about (23:50)
• What transformational qualities are a must-have for entrepreneurs (30:00)
• Steve talks about the mindset shifts for success (35:30)

Connect with Steve Duddy:

• LinkedIn
• Duddy Executive Services
• Email: duddy.steven@gmail.com

Resources:

• My new book! Mindset Matters
• Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?
• Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy Waitlist

Let's Connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

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