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805: The Case For Taking A Break (And The Unexpected Ways You Can Heal)

Sep 2, 2024

In this enlightening conversation, Vanessa Lau, a creator and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others find authenticity, discusses her transformative journey after taking a break from business. She reflects on the importance of redefining success and how stepping back allowed her to reclaim her health and identity. Vanessa shares her lessons on navigating entrepreneurial pressures, the value of rest, and the need for self-love. Listeners will find inspiration in her insights about finding balance and prioritizing well-being, making this a must-listen for anyone on a personal growth journey.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Reclaiming Health and Identity

02:34 • 6min

Finding Self-Worth in Entrepreneurship

08:33 • 10min

Cherished Memories and Climate Action: A Call for Change

18:44 • 3min

Finding Balance: The Journey to Personal Fulfillment

22:11 • 21min

Empowering Productivity Through Rest and Self-Discovery

43:31 • 5min

Redefining Success: A Journey of Personal Growth

48:12 • 15min

Navigating Personal Growth and Authenticity

01:02:57 • 2min

One of the things I love most about our community is how we always keep it real about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship… and Vanessa Lau embodies this spirit in such a profound way.

Vanessa Lau is a creator and entrepreneur on a mission to inspire business owners and creators to lead more authentic and fulfilling lives. Last year, she took a step back to reset, and in doing so, she redefined what success means to her. Vanessa's story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take a break.

In this episode, Vanessa and I are chatting about the common traps in business and how these led to her dissolving her business for a year and how to follow your intuition if you find yourself in need of a break. She also shares key lessons she learned about her health, relationships, and most importantly herself when she stripped her business away from her identity, and the changes she’s made in her business this time around to avoid making the same mistakes that led to her burnout!

This conversation is about to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to protect your peace… no matter what it takes. I can’t wait for you to hear Vanessa’s insights about redefining success so click play now!

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