Balancing a 9–5 and a Business: Real Talk for Multi-Passionate Creatives with Chelsey Newmyer

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Can you build a business you love and keep your day job—without burning out?

I sit down with Chelsey Newmyer, behavior change specialist and founder of From Overwhelmed to Under Control, to unpack what it really takes to do both. From redefining productivity to letting go of the shame around evolving your offers, Chelsey offers insight-rich stories and strategies for creatives who are done with hustle culture and ready for a more values-aligned way to work.

If you’ve ever questioned your pace, your path, or your priorities—this episode is your permission slip to do business differently.

 

Topics:

• Redefining success and letting go of achievement pressure – [03:43]
• Why not getting the promotion was a win – [05:32]
• How Chelsey actually balances a 9–5 with her business – [11:44]
• The real reason time management isn’t enough – [13:43]
• The productivity myth that launched her business – [15:39]
• Six causes of procrastination—and how to stop them – [22:00]

 

You can find Chelsey at:

Website: chelseynewmyer.com

Instagram: @chelseyncoaching

 

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