The Tillage Podcast 142: Your Business Will Only Grow as Deeply as You Do with Michelle Rohr of The Secret O.W.L. Society
Sep 2, 2025
Michelle Rohr, founder of The Secret O.W.L. Society, shares her transformative journey from fear to self-devotion, emphasizing that personal growth underpins business success. She discusses how facing fears can build momentum and why self-love is more impactful than rigid discipline. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness in managing finances and creativity, and how addressing trauma and self-limiting beliefs can empower entrepreneurs. Ultimately, prioritizing well-being and taking responsibility unlocks deeper growth both personally and professionally.
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Own What You Can Control
- Take 100% responsibility for what is within your control and treat it as a practice, not a one-time decision.
- Use consistent rituals (e.g., weekly review, Saturday planning) to convert responsibility into real change.
Use Fear As A Growth Signal
- When fear shows up, say yes to the things that scare you early in the journey to build momentum and confidence.
- Use deliberate exposure to discover that fear often lies and that you can be bigger than it.
Inner Work Is Business Infrastructure
- Personal growth and nervous-system work are foundational to sustainable business success for creatives.
- If you avoid inner work you'll create burnout, poor boundaries, and a business that can't scale healthily.
