Deeply Rested: Anti-Capitalist Conversations for Entrepreneurs

Is your bleeding heart holding you back from achieving financial freedom in your business? Whether you like it or not, your success—and your personal happiness—are tied to your money mindset. If you’re like most business owners, your relationship with money could use some work.In today’s episode of Deeply Rested, I’m joined by Tiffany McLain, creator of Lean In. MAKE BANK., to help you heal your money mindset and build the business of your dreams.You’ll learn: How Tiffany’s bleeding heart and low fees inspired her to become a premium fee advocate2 key questions to ask yourself before starting a second business (and avoid burnout)The truth about running two businesses—and the boundaries you need to protect your sanityTiffany’s 4-step process to charge guilt-free premium fees so you can achieve financial freedom while doing more good in the world—Step #3 is GOLD!If you want to stop overworking and undercharging, and finally run a business that gives you the financial freedom you deserve, this episode is for you.Tiffany is humble, wise, and incredibly inspiring. I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation!Connect with TiffanyGet the Fun with Fees Calculator: https://leaninmakebank.com/fee-calculator/ Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

What does it mean to be an ethical business owner? 🤔 You aim to operate an ethical business, you try to stay out of trouble, and you avoid doing harm to your clients and colleagues. But is that enough? It’s a great start, but your ethical journey shouldn’t end with good intentions!Gina Gomez, Business Strategist and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisor, joined me to talk about the specific actions we can take to strengthen our business’ ethical foundation. In this conversation, Gina guides us through… The common fears that hold us back from making empowered ethical decisions Why your ethics should be uniquely defined by you (+ the questions that’ll help you define them)How to use your code of ethics to guide you through tricky ethical situations Key considerations for running a business that puts people over profits Gina also shares compassionate ways to cope with inevitable ethical missteps, reminding us that no one is perfect and we’re likely to make mistakes as we navigate our way through the world. If you’re ready to become wildly successful without using business tactics that are exploitative, manipulative, or harmful, this conversation is for you.Connect with Gina GomezCheck out Arista Management Group: https://aristamanagementgroup.com/Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

Does the thought of being visible make you break out in a cold sweat? If you find yourself avoiding blog posts, podcast interviews, or networking events, you’re not alone. For many entrepreneurs, the fear of being seen can hold us back from truly sharing our incredible businesses with the world.In today’s episode of Deeply Rested, I’m joined by Mai-kee Tsang, The Sustainable Visibility® Mentor. Mai-kee is here to help us overcome our fears around visibility and avoid burnout with her Sustainable Visibility® method.Here’s what we cover:What it really means to be visible and how to choose a strategy that suits your needsThe importance of using consent and safety checks so you feel safe and supported in your visibility effortsHow to honor your energetic capacity with the 3 E’s for Sustainable Visibility®3 steps to accurately calculate the time and energy a visibility activity will requireThis last piece is key to avoiding overwhelm and burnout when marketing your business. I wish I had learned this years ago!Mai-kee’s trauma-informed approach to visibility is fresh, grounded, and deeply intentional. I’m thrilled for you to experience this wisdom for yourself.Connect with Mai-keeSubscribe to Mai-kee’s Inside Insights Newsletter: https://maikeetsang.com/insideinsightsOr get her $9 Cuppa Catch Ups Mini-Workshop (this is an example of a Sustainable Visibility® Strategy): https://maikeetsang.com/cuppaYou can find Mai-Kee online at https://maikeetsang.com/ and at https://www.instagram.com/maikeetsang.Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

How happy would you be if you could drastically reduce your workload without sacrificing your income?If you’re like most therapists I know, the answer is VERY HAPPY. As therapists, we’re conditioned to serve others until we have absolutely nothing left to give. This pattern is contributing to an epidemic of therapists who are overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out.Joe Sanok, podcaster, consultant at Practice of the Practice, and author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want, is here to share valuable insights into how we can create a change that improves all of our lives for the better. Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation… The real reason you’re conditioned to overwork (and what you can do change the narrative)How to release the grit, hustle, and grind mentality that’s keeping you stuck in burnout How to slow down as an ambitious therapist with big dreams for the future (→ this is the key to turbocharging your business growth!) Actionable strategies you can implement today to help you transition to a 4-day workweek. Joe also shares his take on the Aesop’s The Tortoise and The Hare fable… guaranteed to make you rethink the logic of “slow and steady wins the race”. If you’re ready to make Thursday your new Friday (and come on, who isn’t?!), grab a notebook and settle in for this action-packed masterclass with Joe Sanok. Connect with JoeIf you're looking to level up, Joe's team helps with podcast management, social media support, and other consulting services. Get access to their free Podcast Checklist at PodcastLaunchSchool.com. Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

What if your business could thrive by rejecting traditional capitalist values and embracing a slower, more intentional approach?In the final episode of 2024, Deeply Rested host Maegan Megginson and business manager Nancy Guidry take you behind the scenes of their transformative year. Maegan and Nancy share the highs and lows of deconditioning from capitalist paradigms, fostering transparency, and integrating symbiosis into their business practices. Maegan and Nancy reflect on pivotal moments from the past year, including the decision to close profitable programs, the rewards of hosting the Deep Rest Retreat, and their commitment to prioritizing well-being alongside business needs. They also provide practical reflection questions to help you evaluate your own year and explore how these insights might shape your personal and professional growth. Here’s a look at what you’ll discover in this episode: How Maegan and Nancy integrated anti-capitalist values (00:54) Behind the scenes of the Deeply Rested team and their journey (03:33) Embracing slow growth and seasonal planning (26:11) Lessons learned from hosting the Deep Rest Retreat (58:08) Planting seeds for a purpose-driven 2025 (01:14:00) To watch the video version of this discussion, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yfKMY6Jlp7MReflection Questions to End Your Year with IntentionWere there any moments in this conversation that resonated deeply with you? Why did they resonate? What do you want to do with that information?As you reflect on 2024, can you identify what felt good and what didn’t? How did these experiences impact you? What changes might you make based on this awareness?How can you honor the season of winter in your life and work? How can you reflect the themes of rest and stillness in your business and personal practices?Take time to journal your thoughts and explore these questions deeply. Consider asking yourself “why” multiple times to uncover the core of what these reflections mean to you.Our Business Partners Mentioned in the EpisodeUpswept Creative: Web Design and Online Marketing for Small Businesses https://www.upsweptcreative.com/ Ashley Dickson-Ellison: Podcast Management https://www.ashleydicksonellison.com/ Amanda Tjarks: VA/Marketing https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafailla/ Join us for this conversation as Maegan and Nancy share their vision for a business that prioritizes rest, community, and meaningful work. Whether you’re looking to reflect on your own year or explore a more intentional way of doing business, this episode has practical wisdom and actionable ideas.Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

What if you had a roadmap to rediscover your true self and unlock your most authentic life?On the latest episode of Deeply Rested, host Maegan Megginson explores the transformative power of Human Design with Jessica Rose, a Human Design coach. Maegan and Jessica dive into how Human Design offers a lifelong journey of self-discovery, helping you align with your most authentic self and magnetically attract the life and work you’re meant for. Jessica shares how understanding Human Design can help you break through the stuckness many of us feel in our personal and professional lives. From discovering your unique energy type to deconditioning from societal expectations, this conversation is a rich blend of wisdom, compassion, and practical advice for living with greater authenticity and ease. Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll hear: How Human Design helps you reconnect with your true self (00:32)What to do when you feel stuck in life or work (02:37)An overview of the five Human Design energy types (18:53)Why your thinking brain can’t solve everything—and what can (39:37)The power of trust and surrender in finding your purpose (45:09)How authenticity creates magnetism in life and business (46:43)Using Human Design to build self-trust and connection (57:39)Even if you're brand new to Human Design, this inviting conversation will explain what it is and how it can add meaning to your life. Join us to discover how Human Design can help you step into your purpose, reduce stress, and finally become deeply rested. You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iXjYFSHIEqY Access this free resource for finding your Human Design chart  - https://www.geneticmatrix.com/ Connect with Jessica RoseAccess Jessica’s Free Guide: Amplify Your Impact with Human Designhttps://www.bydesignwithjess.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

What if letting go of perfectionism meant you could finally rest—and still achieve your goals?In this episode of Deeply Rested, Maegan Megginson chats with Amber Petty, a freelance writer and writing coach, to explore the many ways perfectionism impacts our lives—and how to move past it. Amber, whose work has appeared in many major publications, shares her personal journey of navigating perfectionism, from childhood experiences to its role in her professional life. Together, Maegan and Amber unpack how perfectionism keeps us stuck, where it shows up most often, and why it can be so hard to let it go. In this candid conversation, Amber introduces practical strategies to help us push past perfectionism and embrace imperfection as part of the creative process. You’ll learn techniques you can use starting today to stop perfectionism from keeping you on the sidelines of your own life. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:How perfectionism keeps us stuck (00:06)Amber’s journey from perfectionism to progress (01:12)Exploring the roots of your perfectionism (10:48)Simple strategies to move past perfectionism (34:50)Why imperfection sparks creativity (38:27)The power of community in overcoming perfectionism (46:18)How letting go of perfection creates space for rest and joy (47:46)Tune in to learn how you can loosen perfectionism’s grip and start creating with more freedom, authenticity, and joy. You can check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3DoQe8bKo0o Connect with Amber PettyWant to see your name in a cool publication? You're one pitch away. Find out how to do it in Write Your Pitch in 30 Minutes. It's free!https://amber-petty.newzenler.com/f/write-your-pitch-in-30-minutes-green Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

How much money do you need to be happy? 🧐If you don’t know the answer, this conversation is for you. Defining what is enough is crucial if you want to create a sustainable business, but figuring out how much is enough is tricky to do! Linzy Bonham, Money Coach and creator of Money Skills for Therapists, is here to help us define what is enough so we can use our businesses to fund truly joyful lives without burning out. In this conversation, we explore…Why business owners struggle with enoughness when it comes to money Linzy’s key questions to help you define what enough is for you How to ensure the dollars you earn have a meaningful impact on your life Strategies to deprogram from toxic capitalism while running a profitable businessWe also discuss the danger of abundance mindsets and why you should be wary of messages about manifesting limitless wealth in your business! Linzy and I are realists with big dreams. We know that balancing enoughness and big dreams isn’t easy! But we’re committed to choosing happiness today (even if we haven’t met our financial goals yet), and we’re excited to welcome you into this conversation, too. Connect with Linzy BonhamCheck out Linzy's free, on-demand training. It will empower you to feel calm and in control of your finances.You will learn how to make peace with money and thrive in their private practice — without burning out, skipping a pay check, or sleepless nights worrying about debt.https://moneynutsandbolts.com/free-video-training-for-private-practice-owners/Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

Are you feeling the pull to align your business with a deeper sense of purpose?In today’s episode, your host, Maegan Megginson, welcomes Deepshikha Sairam, founder of The Muse Master, to share her transformative journey from successful business coach to creator of a soulful community for writers. Maegan and Deepshikha explore the delicate balance between entrepreneurship and spirituality, the courage to embrace vulnerability, and surrendering to the unknown.Maegan and Deepshikha examine the importance of aligning your work with your inner calling and the power of accepting liminal spaces as part of growth. Deepshikha shares her struggles with self-worth, her journey through “the void”, and ultimately her current manifestation of an aligned business with The Muse Master.Whether you're an entrepreneur battling burnout, a writer searching for purpose, or anyone exploring personal and professional alignment, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.Here's a taste of what you’ll discover in this episode:Deepshikha’s fresh perspective on entrepreneurship (01:10)Navigating the ups and downs of the online business landscape (05:02)Recognizing misalignment and embracing liminal spaces (11:38)Reflections on self-worth and building resilience (35:51)The role of support systems during transformative journeys (36:52)Navigating loss and the power of surrender (39:50)The creation of The Muse Master and finding alignment (54:10)Tune in for a profound conversation about finding purpose, embracing vulnerability, and creating a business aligned with who you are at your core. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K7XtvM_8JusConnect with Deepshikha SairamJoin the newsletter: https://themusemaster.substack.comMentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter

Raise your hand if you’re a highly sensitive entrepreneur! 🙋‍♀️Keep your hand raised if you’re a highly sensitive entrepreneur who feels a smidge ambitious and secretly wishes you could create a bigger, more profitable business. Still reading? Well, hello, my friend. This conversation is for YOU. Today I’m joined by April Snow, licensed psychotherapist, author, and consultant who helps highly sensitive and introverted therapists. In this conversation, April shares her BEST advice for other highly sensitive business owners and oh-so-humbly gives us a behind the scenes tour of her professional accomplishments. You’re about to learn… How April became a licensed therapist, published author, and in-demand business consultant without burning herself to a crisp The real definition of “passive income” (hint: it isn’t really passive but it is scalable!) How to decide when you should (and when you should NOT) add passive income streams to your therapy business 3 tips to set yourself up for scalable success as a highly sensitive business owner She also dropped some straight-up wisdom about what it means to create and wait… and why this might be the key to your success.April is gentle, kind, and incredibly smart. The wisdom she shares in this episode is worth its weight in GOLD! Prepare to be inspired by the possibilities of what YOU can achieve as a highly sensitive business owner. Connect with April SnowApril has a wide variety of resources for building a sustainable practice and balanced life as a highly sensitive person available on her website; visit www.sensitivetherapist.com or www.sensitivestrengths.com. Mentioned in this episode:Want deep rest inspiration delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Deeply Rested newsletter for weekly emails that will help you deprogram from hustle culture and opt out of urgency in your life and business. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, Deep Rest Retreats, and other offerings from Maegan. Subscribe today by clicking the link.Join Our Newsletter