Brewing Balance with Monica (MJ) Mitchell: Coffee Rituals to Prevent Burnout for Women Entrepreneurs CTUT - 38

Guest: Monica Jeane (MJ) Mitchell

• Website: mjmitchell.com
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• Specialty: Preventing burnout in women entrepreneurs through sustainable business practices

Key Topics Discussed:

🌅 Morning Coffee Rituals

• MJ's daily routine: Dog walk → Coffee on back patio → Grounding before the chaos
• The power of calm before diving into business demands
• Creating sacred space for mental and physical preparation

☕ Coffee Preferences & Coaching Style

• Favourite flavours: Caramel vanilla, smoky cinnamon blends
• Meeting clients over coffee walks for more personal, relaxed coaching sessions
• Using coffee culture to build trust and remove formal barriers

🚀 From Serial Entrepreneur to Burnout Coach

• 30+ years in business ownership across multiple industries
• Started in fitness/wellness (20 years) → Life coaching → Professional organising
• Recognised burnout as a common thread across all industries and clients

⚡ The "Band-aids and Duct Tape" Problem

• Why passionate business owners struggle: Never taught sustainable business practices
• The loneliness of entrepreneurship and analysis paralysis
• Importance of outside perspective: "You can't read the label from inside the jar"

🎯 Key Parallels: Coffee Brewing vs. Business Building

• Patience: Can't rush a perfect cup or sustainable success
• Enjoyment: Savouring the process, not just rushing to results
• Seasonality: Different flavours for different business seasons
• Ritual: Creating consistent routines for clarity and focus

💡 Memorable Client Stories

• "Frappuccino Friday" mastermind sessions in Orlando
• Salon owner client: Combining hair appointments with business coaching
• The holistic approach: Personal life changes affect business rhythms

Actionable Tips Shared:

1. Hire a Coach Early: Get outside perspective and experience-based guidance
2. Embrace Morning Rituals: Create calm before chaos with intentional routines
3. Practice Patience: Let your business brew naturally, don't force rapid growth
4. Connect Personally: Use informal settings (coffee walks) for deeper conversations
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