At 16, Brooke St. Sauver ignored her mom’s warning and baked herb bread anyway. The loaves rose perfectly—so did her confidence.
Decades later, after climbing the corporate ladder in fashion retail, Brooke hit peak success and peak burnout. Instead of going on vacation, she and her husband sat down and wrote a business plan. That act sparked a second act: two restaurants in Seattle, The Coupe & Flute and The Dandy.
In this inspiring episode of UnLost Cause, Brooke opens up about:
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The childhood spark that never left her
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How burnout pushed her into purpose
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The emotional (and financial) toll of entrepreneurship after 40
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Writing a business plan as a turning point
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How COVID, budget overruns, and self-doubt didn’t stop her
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What it’s like to finally live a dream—and have no regrets
If you’ve ever wondered, “What if I’m too late?”—this episode is proof that you’re not.
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