Listen "You’re Hurting Yourself First: Nadya Okamoto on Burnout, Balance, and Boldness"
Episode Synopsis
Today I’m joined by my very first podcast guest (!!), @nadyaokamoto — entrepreneur, creator, and changemaker. We dive into everything from starting young in entrepreneurship to overcoming burnout, balancing relationships, and her best advice for thriving in your 20s.You may know Nadya as the co-founder of August. I chose her as my first guest because she’s been such an inspiration to me — I admire how boldly she lives true to herself.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did 💛 Let me know your thoughts or any questions that come up after listening!Highlights from this episode:1:40 — How Nadya got into entrepreneurship5:00 — Her advice for those figuring out what to do after college6:50 — Burnout & what she’s learned about balance11:00 — What energizes her vs. what drains her13:00 — The impact of friendships & community17:21 — Scaling August & celebrating milestones24:30 — On not caring what others think (“you’re hurting yourself first…”)26:17 — Redefining successFollow Nadya:Instagram: @nadyaokamotoAugust: @itsaugustLet’s connect:Instagram: @patriciaredulla
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