In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Paden Hughes, a 7-figure entrepreneur who transitioned from scaling a successful fitness brand to becoming an intuitive mentor and coach. Paden opens up about her journey from consultant to co-founder of Gymnazo, revealing the unsustainable hustle that led to her physical and emotional burnout. She shares the pivotal moment she realized that being skilled at something didn't equate to loving it, and how this awakening forced her to step back and heal, ultimately redefining her path.

Paden details her current mission: helping high-achieving female founders and executives who feel trapped by their own success. She discusses how she guides these women to leverage their powerful stories, delegate effectively, and integrate AI to create space for their next chapter—all without burning down their profitable existing businesses. The conversation delves into her unique content strategy on platforms like TikTok, the inspiration behind her bestselling book, and her excitement for the future of AI in empowering leaders to operate from a place of authenticity and abundance.