Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Embracing Self-Awareness for a Balanced Life
"Self-awareness isn’t about fixing yourself overnight. It’s about small, consistent steps that lead to profound changes." – Abby Mallard
In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we talk with Abby Mallard, a nutritionist and food relationship coach specializing in eating disorder recovery. Abby shares her unique approach to achieving genuine work-life balance through the cultivation of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.
Abby discusses her personal journey from battling an eating disorder to becoming a coach who helps others heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and their emotions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the emotional triggers that lead to unhealthy habits, and how this awareness can transform both personal and professional lives.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-Awareness: Abby explains how self-awareness is foundational to healing and growth. She shares practical steps for clients to become more attuned to their emotional and physical responses, particularly in relation to food.
- Emotional Regulation: Abby offers techniques for managing emotions, including breath work and mindfulness practices. She highlights the importance of consistent practice, even on good days, to prepare for more challenging times.
- Support Systems: The conversation touches on the significance of having a supportive community, whether for entrepreneurial challenges or personal struggles. Dana, Sara, and Abby all share their experiences of finding and relying on supportive networks.
- Practical Tips: Abby introduces tools like the feelings wheel to help identify specific emotions and suggests the use of weighted blankets or breath work to calm the nervous system.
Connect With Abby Mallard:
Website: https://healthmyfriend.com/home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthmyfriend/
Resources Mentioned:
Alpha Progression: alphaprogression.com/eepod
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We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast
We get it, you feel like you have to be on social media 24/7 when all you really want is to focus on your clients and keep building your business. That pressure can disappear.
That’s where Dana comes in. She’ll show you how Pinterest can work for you, effortlessly. Your content and links can live on Pinterest, driving traffic without you constantly showing up.
And when it’s time to grow and manage a team, without feeling overwhelmed, Sara steps in. She builds the workflows that keep both your podcast and your team running smoothly, while bringing the human element back into your business. You’ll stay client-focused without feeling buried in the weeds.
Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3azyca95
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneur_encounter/
Host Sara Lowell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarerembert/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danas.desk.nc/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/