In this episode, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Denise Duffield-Thomas—a money mentor whose work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs around the world. I’ve admired her for years, not just because of the way she teaches about abundance and wealth, but because of how she lives her life: with intention, honesty, and ease.
We got into the real stuff—what it’s like to build a successful business while navigating undiagnosed ADHD, the pressure of always chasing the next big thing, and why Denise is now leaning hard into simplicity and joy. She’s choosing contentment over constant growth, and honestly, it’s a refreshing (and powerful) perspective more entrepreneurs need to hear.
We talked about the messy middle of motherhood, the tension between ambition and peace, and what it truly means to live a “first class life”—not in terms of luxury, but in alignment with your values.
This conversation is full of permission slips—to slow down, to trust the season you're in, and to define success on your own terms.
Some highlights from our conversation:
💬 Denise’s early entrepreneurial journey and how she discovered her sweet spot
🔥 Why financial success doesn’t protect you from burnout
⚖️ The constant tug-of-war between big vision and well-being
🎯 How to streamline your business to serve you
💡 Why ambition doesn’t have to mean “more, more, more”
🌿 What living a “first class life” really looks like (and how to define it for yourself)
This one’s for anyone who’s feeling the weight of the hustle—or wondering if there’s another way to grow without losing yourself in the process.
Resources from this episode:
- Follow Denise on Instagram
- www.denisedt.com
- The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
- Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode278
Connect with me:
- Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
- If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at marketing@luminaryleadershipco.com. We'd love to chat!
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