Beyond Your Business
Welcome to Beyond Your Business Podcast with Amy Sussex.
Beyond Your Business: Real talk on business, leadership, and life.
Running a business is so much more than strategy, systems, and sales it’s about who you are as a leader, the life you’re creating, and the experiences you’re shaping along the way.
I’m Amy Sussex, business consultant and operations strategist, helping visionary women entrepreneurs lead with confidence, simplify their operations, and scale sustainably. Through strategy, systems, and intuition, I support women in building businesses that feel as good as they look impactful, and built to last.
On this podcast, you’ll hear:
· Real conversations about leadership, operations, and scaling sustainably
· Mindset shifts and behind-the-scenes lessons from entrepreneurship and motherhood
· Practical strategies you can put into action right away
· Stories from incredible women building bold, beautiful, sustainable businesses
Every episode is rooted in my values of Leadership, Aligned Success, Service & Impact, Empowerment, and Sustainability because growth should never come at the cost of your health, values, or vision.
You’re not meant to do this alone. Let’s rise together, Beyond Your Business.
New Episode drops every Wednesday!
Beyond Your Business
44. Pivoting with Purpose with Shana Recker: Entrepreneurship, Burnout, and Growth
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In this episode Amy chats with Shana Recker, a former corporate graphic designer who took the brave step of starting her own business. Shana shares her journey from the hustle of corporate life to the hustle as an online business coach to finding balance in down for you services. We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, and how stepping away from the pressures of business led her to rediscover her love for art, which she began for her mental health.
Key topics covered include:
- Shana’s transition from corporate design to entrepreneurship and network marketing
- How burnout led her to pivot from coaching to exploring art as a form of mental escape
- The challenge of always having your brain "on" as an entrepreneur
- How to grow your business outside of relying solely on social media
- The value of getting a job or side gig to realign with your goals
- Checking in with your values and defining your own version of success
- How all of Shana's clients now come through referrals
- The importance of evolving in your business, and why it's okay to change direction when needed
Shana also gives a behind-the-scenes look at her own podcast, sharing how it’s really going, and the joy she’s found in connecting with clients in meaningful, authentic ways.
Tune in for inspiration, insights, and tips for sustaining a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
Takeaways:
- It’s okay to move from one thing to another—it leads us to where we’re meant to be.
- Burnout is real, and finding mental outlets can be life-changing.
- Align your business with your personal values to feel more fulfilled.
- Referrals can be a powerful way to grow your business, without relying heavily on social media.
Connect with Shana
https://www.instagram.com/shanarecker_art/
https://www.instagram.com/iamshanarecker/
Connect with Amy
https://www.instagram.com/amy.sussex/
https://thebusinessmanagementco.com/
