A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
Can You Build a Business and a Life? - Samantha Enslen - S3 - E1
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Samantha Enslen, founder of Dragonfly Editorial, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving business and a peaceful life. From accidentally starting her agency to managing a 25+ person team and navigating AI disruption, Samantha shares what it means to lead with clarity, calm, and conviction.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or feeling overwhelmed by growth, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking a more human approach to entrepreneurship.
💬 In This Episode:
- How Samantha accidentally founded Dragonfly Editorial
- Building a business around family and sanity—not hustle
- Finding balance in leadership, parenting, and personal health
- Honest reflections on layoffs, AI, and what’s next
- The importance of doing the next right thing
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Sam’s accidental path to entrepreneurship
02:00 – What Dragonfly Editorial does today
05:00 – From 2000-page proposals to thought leadership
06:30 – Why she moved to Ohio to build a better life
08:30 – What health means to her (beyond just physical)
12:00 – Managing stress, cortisol, and contribution
17:30 – How she redefined balance post-2020
24:00 – Pivotal moments: cashflow crisis, layoffs, and AI
29:00 – Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
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Connect with Samantha:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaenslen/
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