From Heavy to Held: The Invisible Load of Women Who Lead
The From Scratch Podcast | Business and Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying a whole universe while trying to build a business… this episode will feel like a long overdue exhale. Because the invisible load is real — the mental tabs, emotional labor, hormonal cycles, caregiving, household expectations, and everything you hold silently while still trying to be ambitious.
And the truth is, you’re not overwhelmed because you’re incapable. You’re overwhelmed because you’re carrying more than most people will ever see.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually looks like to grow a business when life is heavy — and how to do it without abandoning yourself in the process. You’ll learn how to redefine capacity without guilt, simplify your strategy so it supports your real life, and build systems that hold your business steady even when you need to pause.
This episode is perfect for you if:
• Your ambition feels alive, but your energy feels stretched
• You’re doing so much behind the scenes that no one ever acknowledges
• You’ve been frustrated that you “should be further by now”
• You’re craving a way to grow without sacrificing your well-being
• You want permission to build big things at a sustainable pace
By the end, you’ll walk away with a new understanding of your capacity, practical shifts to protect your energy, and a more grounded, compassionate way to run your business — one that honors the life you have, not the life you wish you had.
And if you’re ready to rebuild with more support, more strategy, and more ease, Book a Private Coaching Call. Together, we’ll create a path forward that grows your business without breaking your spirit.
🎧 Let’s make space for a version of success that feels like support — not strain.
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