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Episode Synopsis
What if the secret to scaling your business wasn't working harder, but resting more? In this transformative episode, I sit down with Dr. Shamieka Dean, transformational catalyst and business strategist, who's revolutionizing how we think about success with her groundbreaking philosophy: Rest is the New Revenue®. We dive deep into why burnout isn't actually a business problem—it's an identity issue that keeps high-achieving women trapped in cycles of overwork and exhaustion.Dr. Dean reveals the five rest resistance types, explores what's really driving your ambition, and shows how detaching your worth from your work is the key to sustainable wealth creation. If you're a creative entrepreneur feeling burnt out, overworked, or like your business has become your identity, this episode will completely shift how you approach success.In This Episode, You'll Learn:[8:30] Why burnout is an identity issue, not a business problem—and how your worth being tied to your work keeps you trapped[15:22] The "ammunition behind your ambition"—the real reasons driving your overwork that you might not even realize[25:45] The 5 Rest Resistance Types (Self-Sufficiency, Significance, Survival, Stillness, Security) and how to identify yours[32:18] Why the belief that "hustle equals success" is actually blocking your wealth and abundance[38:50] The most powerful question to ask yourself: "Who do you need to UN-become?" to break free from exhaustion cyclesHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Take Dr. Dean's Rest Resistance QuizFollow @drshamiekadean on InstagramDr. Shamieka Dean’s WebsiteWatch the demo and join Desire AIAre you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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