Listen "Building Better, Not Bigger"
Episode Synopsis
In this heartfelt episode, Megan sits down with Valerie Gerrits, founder of Cedar Flats Flower Farm + Olympia Speech & Language, to talk about taking bold leaps in business and life. From private speech therapy practice to launching Olympia’s first u-pick flower farm—and now hiring an employee and moving into her own office space—Valerie’s story is all about trusting your timing and growing in ways that actually feel good.This conversation explores what it really looks like to juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood, redefine success beyond hustle culture, and use your platform (online and off) to build community. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that doing things your own way is more than enough, this one’s for you.Key Points:The journey from speech therapist to flower farmerBalancing family, business, and growth without burnoutWhy growing better matters more than growing fastThe power of setting boundaries and saying noHow local connection and community have shaped her successEmail marketing and content that feels alignedSpecial Offer:✨ Want to connect with other women rewriting the rules of business? Join us at an upcoming Olympia Boss Society event—or join our Collective membership, which includes access to all monthly events at no extra cost. Learn more at OlympiaBossSociety.comLinks Mentioned in This Episode:Cedar Flats Flower FarmOlympia Speech & LanguageOlympia Boss Society EventsChapters:00:00 – Introduction to Valerie’s Story02:38 – Starting Her Speech Therapy Practice05:42 – How the Flower Farm Began08:16 – Balancing Work and Family11:09 – Saying No and Setting Boundaries13:48 – Choosing Community Over Competition16:34 – Growing Better, Not Just Bigger19:20 – Why Boundaries Protect Growth22:15 – Being Okay With Change24:52 – Building a Support Network31:32 – Local Marketing and Email Strategy36:34 – Social Media That Feels Good45:02 – Real Life, Real Business48:18 – Rapid Fire: The Fun StuffLoved this episode? Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation inside The Boss Society Podcast! If you found value in today’s episode, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women like you find the show.✨ Stay connected:📲 Follow me on Instagram: @themegangillespie @olympiabosssociety📩 Join the community: www.olympiabosssociety.com🎙️ Want to be a guest? Apply HEREYour voice matters. Your seat at the table is waiting. See you next time!
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