I sat down with Stacey Jordan for a conversation that quickly went deep.

Stacey opens up about her pivotal decision to get sober in March 2000 as a young single mother, and how that choice completely transformed her life trajectory. She talks candidly about finding support and developing spiritual practices that helped her learn to be present with herself instead of escaping through substances.

One of the most moving parts of our conversation was when Stacey described how her son Hunter's birth in 2012 with a rare genetic disorder shifted her entire perspective. This challenging experience inspired her to hire a business coach and tackle the limiting beliefs that were holding her back professionally and personally.

Throughout our talk, we explore:

• Our shared experiences as women in male-dominated industries
• How working through imposter syndrome transformed our approaches to business
• The journey of recognizing and breaking through limiting beliefs
• Finding purpose in helping others after overcoming personal struggles
• Healing from narcissistic abuse and navigating divorce

Stacey's famous hugs (the ones where she waits for you to finally exhale!) symbolize her approach to both business and life -creating genuine connection and being fully present. Her story shows how personal growth directly impacts business success, and how facing our deepest fears can lead to both professional achievement and personal fulfillment. If you've ever struggled with feeling worthy or wondered how to transform personal challenges into strength, this conversation will resonate with you. We wrap up with our fun Misfit Minute rapid-fire questions that reveal even more about what makes Stacey tick!

About Stacey Jordan:

Stacey is the VP of Sales at Decor IQ, LLC, where she has been since 2021. With 21 years of experience creating Christmas magic and helping others succeed in their business, she specializes in transforming spaces with innovative holiday decor and lighting solutions. Stacey identifies as a free spirit, seeker, visionary, giver, misfit, creative, eternal optimist, business human, unconventional, heart-centered leader, purpose-driven community builder, truth teller, and proud mommy. Her passion extends to her Commercial Christmas Collective, where she helps people grow into commercial Christmas pros.

Connect with Stacey:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stacey.xmas

Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyxmas/

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.ursulainc.co/

In this episode Melody dives deep into what it takes to transition from a busy workaholic to a strategic leader. She shares her personal experiences, including the identity crisis she faced after selling her business and the challenges of finding purpose beyond busyness. She emphasizes the importance of measuring productivity by impact rather than effort and discusses the profound shift required to move from being a hustler to a visionary leader.

00:00 Introduction: The Myth of Hard Work

00:36 Welcome to Business Misfits

01:19 The Identity Crisis of a Recovering Workaholic

05:30 The Transition from Worker to Leader

06:25 The Illusion of Busyness

10:21 The Challenge of Letting Go

20:56 Redefining Success and Impact

28:38 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

All the music you heard on the show today was written and recorded by Melody Edwards.

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Melody Edwards is a lifelong entrepreneur with a sparkly brain and a passion for building purpose-driven businesses. Over the past 25 years, she has successfully started, acquired, operated, and sold a variety of unconventional businesses, ultimately leading her to co-found HomeServiceVA.com with her first assistant, Din. Together, they built the company they wished had existed when they first started working together—a virtual assistant matchmaking agency that helps entrepreneurs streamline their operations with effective systems and talented virtual collaborators.

Being diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult changed her life. With newfound insight and understanding, Melody set out to master her brain's unique wiring, creating systems that allowed her to thrive in the "sparkliest" parts of her brain while delegating tasks that drained her. One of the most transformative decisions she made was hiring an Executive Assistant, which expedited her impact by allowing her to focus on the big projects and ideas that energize her.

Through her podcast, The Business Misfits, Melody shares insights from her decades-long business journey and interviews fellow unconventional entrepreneurs to empower others to embrace their inner "Bizfit" and build businesses on their own terms. Her mission is to help purpose-driven business owners craft their path with creativity, intuition, and heart.

Outside of business, Melody is a creative human who loves ALL THE THINGS… friends, AI, singing, bike rides, camping, crafting, ice cream, and building things. She lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband Matt, their children Sophia and Max, and their dog Shaun.

You can find all her things on www.melodythings.com

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