In this episode of Creative Business Mindset, I’m pulling back the curtain and telling the truth behind what really hit home at a recent business event where I was invited to speak.

Spoiler: It wasn’t the strategy, the automation tips, or even the tech stack breakdown that had the biggest impact.

It was one vulnerable slide.
One raw story.
One real moment that reminded everyone in the room—and me—that we don’t just need systems.
We need soul.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re building alone…
If you’ve ever been praised for holding it all together while quietly falling apart…
If you’re tired of only hearing success stories without the struggle behind them…

This episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ The moment my breakout session shifted—and why one vulnerable story meant more than all the strategies I shared
✅ A powerful conversation with a fellow special needs mom that made me feel seen
✅ Why burnout, fear, and isolation are silently shaping your business—and what to do about it
✅ How to build a business that works for your life, not against it
✅ The real reason people stay loyal to you: your story, not your stats

Keywords for Search & Discovery:
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Mentioned in This Episode:
– The slide that changed everything: The Story Behind the Glory
– My own story of building systems as a special needs mom
– Real convos that matter more than perfect business plans

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