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Episode Synopsis
Sometimes life gives you a nudge. . . and other times, it gives you a big ol’ shove.
In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel pulls back the curtain on a season of big change and why stepping back from her full-time business (and into a couple of Christmas casual jobs) was one of the best decisions she’s made.
This wasn’t a planned pivot. But it brought more joy, clarity and perspective than she could’ve imagined. Mel shares what it looked like to shift her business into side hustle mode, how it’s helped her reconnect with what matters most. Add to this the surprising benefits she’s experienced - like a boost in creativity, moving her body more and actually feeling excited about business again.
She also shares six powerful lessons from this experience and how she’s continued to build recurring income (without burning out) using Kajabi.
If you’ve ever felt like your business no longer fits the season you’re in, this one’s for you.
You’ll walk away with gentle questions to reflect on, so you can check in with yourself, your business, and what success really looks like right now. For you.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 When business no longer fits your life
00:32 Welcome to the Powerful Content Podcast
01:32 Acknowledgement to Country
01:49 A personal story: Pressing pause
02:21 The catalyst moment (thank you Rowena Mabbott!)
03:27 Applying for Christmas casual jobs
06:09 Landing two roles and what they taught me
06:59 What I’ve learned from stepping back
13:27 Health benefits I didn’t expect
15:16 Reflecting and an invitation to explore Kajabi
16:08 Gentle questions to help you check in
17:19 Final thoughts and how we can work together
Links mentioned in this podcast
Kajabi affiliate link with $1,500 extra bonuses from Mel
Kajabi freebie – Make your first $100 on Kajabi
Rowena Mabbott’s Design Your Season Workbook
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:
Episode 163 - How I created a new course in less than a day and increased my list by 10%
Episode 164 - How to prepare and organise your content for a purposeful launch
Loved the episode? Leave a review!
Ready to work with me?
Buy my book The Power of Content
Join my membership The Content Effect
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project
For more conversations on powerful content, connect with me here:
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to edit my podcast.
There are affiliate links in these show notes. I will receive a small compensation if you use these links. There’s no extra charge to you, but it helps me create more free content like this podcast, for you.
In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel pulls back the curtain on a season of big change and why stepping back from her full-time business (and into a couple of Christmas casual jobs) was one of the best decisions she’s made.
This wasn’t a planned pivot. But it brought more joy, clarity and perspective than she could’ve imagined. Mel shares what it looked like to shift her business into side hustle mode, how it’s helped her reconnect with what matters most. Add to this the surprising benefits she’s experienced - like a boost in creativity, moving her body more and actually feeling excited about business again.
She also shares six powerful lessons from this experience and how she’s continued to build recurring income (without burning out) using Kajabi.
If you’ve ever felt like your business no longer fits the season you’re in, this one’s for you.
You’ll walk away with gentle questions to reflect on, so you can check in with yourself, your business, and what success really looks like right now. For you.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 When business no longer fits your life
00:32 Welcome to the Powerful Content Podcast
01:32 Acknowledgement to Country
01:49 A personal story: Pressing pause
02:21 The catalyst moment (thank you Rowena Mabbott!)
03:27 Applying for Christmas casual jobs
06:09 Landing two roles and what they taught me
06:59 What I’ve learned from stepping back
13:27 Health benefits I didn’t expect
15:16 Reflecting and an invitation to explore Kajabi
16:08 Gentle questions to help you check in
17:19 Final thoughts and how we can work together
Links mentioned in this podcast
Kajabi affiliate link with $1,500 extra bonuses from Mel
Kajabi freebie – Make your first $100 on Kajabi
Rowena Mabbott’s Design Your Season Workbook
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:
Episode 163 - How I created a new course in less than a day and increased my list by 10%
Episode 164 - How to prepare and organise your content for a purposeful launch
Loved the episode? Leave a review!
Ready to work with me?
Buy my book The Power of Content
Join my membership The Content Effect
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project
For more conversations on powerful content, connect with me here:
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
I use and recommend Podbean and Descript to edit my podcast.
There are affiliate links in these show notes. I will receive a small compensation if you use these links. There’s no extra charge to you, but it helps me create more free content like this podcast, for you.
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