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Ep 492: Reflective nonfiction about finding your path

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Sep 2, 2025
Lynn Bain, a Dallas-based entrepreneur and owner of Boxwood Hospitality, shares her unique journey from CPA to business owner. She discusses her quest for engaging business books that align with her love for fiction, expressing frustrations with typical titles. Lynn reflects on the emotional impact of revisiting cherished books and how they prompt personal growth. The conversation also explores the power of food memoirs to tell personal stories, emphasizing their significance in the hospitality industry.
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From Sabbatical To Hospitality CEO

  • Lynn describes becoming an accidental entrepreneur after leaving consulting to help her husband launch a wedding venue and never left.
  • She now runs Boxwood Hospitality with multiple venues, a catering company, and a café, working with her husband full time.
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A Lifetime Of Reading Habits

  • Lynn grew up in a reading family and keeps physical, Kindle, and audio books always in rotation.
  • She shares books with her mom and now encourages her sons to read, promising them new books frequently.
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Business Books That Feel Hollow

  • Lynn dislikes most business books because they feel like blog posts stretched into books and use prescriptive
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