What does it really take to walk away from something successful—and start over?In this episode of Overnight Success, Cristy Lime sits down with Sharon Gutierrez — founder of Pretty Simple, bestselling author, and high-level marketing coach — to talk about the real story behind building confidence, overcoming burnout, and finding fulfillment in business.Sharon shares her journey from growing up in Alaska in a single-parent home to becoming a successful entrepreneur and tech founder. She opens up about the identity crisis she faced when closing her 10-year marketing agency, losing clients overnight during the pandemic, and rebuilding her purpose through coaching, community, and mental health advocacy.This conversation is packed with raw honesty and practical wisdom — from learning to listen to your intuition, to creating safe spaces in male-dominated industries, to defining what success actually means.🎧 Tune in to hear:The turning point when Sharon decided to close her agency and start freshHow she built “Pretty Simple” from the ground up during the pandemicHer take on navigating male-dominated industries as a woman in techThe role of mental health, community, and self-compassion in entrepreneurshipWhy success is less about the milestone and more about the journey00:00 – Intro: Cristy introduces Sharon Gutierrez01:14 – Sharon’s childhood in Alaska and early obstacles03:40 – Learning grit through isolation and self-taught skills04:44 – Building her first business and finding confidence09:59 – The identity crisis of closing her 10-year agency13:24 – Pivoting into tech during the pandemic and launching Pretty Simple18:32 – Networking, community, and building authentic relationships22:43 – Redefining success after two decades of entrepreneurship25:48 – The next chapter: launching the RBF podcast32:16 – Mental health, anxiety, and the importance of therapy40:31 – Gratitude, journaling, and daily mindset practices42:32 – Final reflection: learning to enjoy the journey

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