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Listen "Redefining Failure: How Bankruptcy, Burnout, and Big Risks Built a Life She Loves"
Episode Synopsis
What if the thing you’re most afraid of—like failure, debt, or starting over—is actually the path to a life that fits you better?
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Alyssa Tollefson shares her journey through business burnout, unexpected bankruptcy, and the pressure to do things the “safe” way. From owning a restaurant during a pandemic to navigating mindset shifts around money, identity, and motherhood—Alyssa doesn’t hold back.
We talk about:
What really happens when your business fails (and why it’s not the end)
The truth about bankruptcy and how it helped her family move forward
Letting go of people-pleasing and building a life that makes sense to you
Why success has nothing to do with status—and everything to do with presence
If you’ve ever felt like you're falling behind, failing quietly, or questioning everything—this episode is proof that you’re not alone… and you’re not done.
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Alyssa Tollefson shares her journey through business burnout, unexpected bankruptcy, and the pressure to do things the “safe” way. From owning a restaurant during a pandemic to navigating mindset shifts around money, identity, and motherhood—Alyssa doesn’t hold back.
We talk about:
What really happens when your business fails (and why it’s not the end)
The truth about bankruptcy and how it helped her family move forward
Letting go of people-pleasing and building a life that makes sense to you
Why success has nothing to do with status—and everything to do with presence
If you’ve ever felt like you're falling behind, failing quietly, or questioning everything—this episode is proof that you’re not alone… and you’re not done.
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