Deeply Rested: Anti-Capitalist Conversations for Entrepreneurs

Do you ever feel like the grind of business ownership is wearing you down? What if you could run a successful business while feeling deeply rested and fulfilled?In this inaugural episode of the Deeply Rested podcast, host Maegan Megginson dives into these questions with guests Arianna Smith and Annie Robershaw. Arianna, a licensed therapist and strategic copywriter, and Annie, founder of Delightfully Free, share their stories of burnout and their transformative journeys toward aligning their businesses with personal values. Together, they explore the power of practices like sabbaticals, personal growth, and redefining how they pay themselves as business owners.  Maegan, Arianna, and Annie unpack the reality of balancing the financial, creative, and relational aspects of business for true well-being. This is the foundation for becoming a deeply rested entrepreneur, and we can’t wait for you to listen. Tune in for all of the restorative gems, including:The real reason we go into business for ourselves (00:26)Annie and Ari’s dark days of burnout (05:42)The pivot point for many burned-out entrepreneurs (22:41)Maegan’s big “ah-ha” that led to the creation of this podcast (39:24)How you can embody ‘Rest as Revenue’ (45:50)Tips to integrate personal growth into your business (49:54)Unexpected ways deep rest can transform your life (01:04:51)If you’ve been seeking ways to build a business that supports your well-being without compromising on success, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to start redefining success on your own terms.To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YpvuoD2jO9w Connect with AnnieVisit https://www.annierobershaw.com/ to subscribe to Annie’s newsletter and stay updated on opportunities to join the Delightfully Free Community or work with Annie individually.Connect with AriannaJoin Arianna's newsletter, The Weekly Wordsmith, for results-driven copywriting advice infused with heart.Link: www.ariannasmith.com/newsletter 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 ready to break free from the hustle and reclaim your energy while making a meaningful impact? Welcome to Deeply Rested with your host Maegan Megginson, a retired psychotherapist and disillusioned business coach on a mission to help healers, helpers, leaders, and small business owners take incredibly good care of themselves.Join Maegan and other mission-driven leaders exploring to honor your ambitions without sacrificing your well-being. Through deep, honest conversations, you’ll learn how to deprogram from hustle culture, recover from burnout, and find smarter, sustainable ways to work that energize and sustain you.Within the Deeply Rested episodes, you can expect insights on:- Deprogramming from hustle culture- Recovering from burnout and embracing self-care- Balancing ambition with rest- Developing deeper self-trust- Building a business that feels good and does goodThis is your space to say no to exploitative capitalism and yes to a life that supports both your mission and your well-being.