In this episode, we're talking about the heart behind The Gentle Business Rebellion. We'll dive into why it exists, who it’s for, and how it helps midlife women entrepreneurs rediscover clarity, alignment, and a life-first way of doing business. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or unsure of what’s next… this is your invitation to begin your own gentle rebellion.
What You’ll LearnWhy gentleness is actually a strength, not weakness
What it means to start an internal business pivot
How rest becomes the starting point for clarity and direction
Why so many women 50+ are craving a new way of doing business
The three pillars of a Gentle Business Rebellion
00:00 – What Is a Gentle Business Rebellion? Why this idea surfaced during a challenging caregiving season and why it resonates with midlife women entrepreneurs.
02:30 – Gentle Does Not Mean Weak How lived experience, empathy, and introversion create a strong, quiet form of leadership.
04:30 – When the Shoulds Stop Working Why traditional online business advice often leads to misalignment, overwhelm, and stuckness.
07:00 – The Internal Business Pivot Understanding how identity shifts influence the next chapter of your business and why your definition of success evolves.
10:00 – It Starts With Rest A phrase received on a morning walk that reframed the entire rebellion — and why rest is the foundation of clarity.
12:30 – Doing Business Gently Letting go of noisy marketing, embracing intentional action, and finding ways to show up that match your personality and season.
14:30 – The Three Pillars: Community, Conversation, Coaching Why you can’t (and shouldn’t) do this work alone — and how supportive spaces accelerate clarity and confidence.
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