Not According to Plan with special Guest Emily Aborn

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Solo Grind, I sit down with Emily Aborn—an incredible copywriter, speaker, and host of the podcast Content with Character. Emily and I share an up close and personal look at the unpredictable journey of entrepreneurship and explore what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan.

We share personal stories of pivoting, facing big decisions, and finding clarity in unexpected places. We also chat about the importance of knowing when to push forward and when to let go, how to evaluate if something aligns with your true self, and why sometimes a “no” opens doors to new possibilities. Emily brings insightful perspectives on resilience, authenticity, and the hidden power in re-evaluating our plans, so you really don't want to miss this episode.

This episode is for any entrepreneur who finds themselves questioning their path, feeling the pressure to “just keep going,” or looking for permission to pivot. 

Key Highlights

☕ Embracing the Pivot: Emily and I discuss the art of pivoting when things don’t go as expected, sharing insights on why sometimes it’s okay to step back or move in a new direction.

☕ The Power of a Well-Timed “No”: We highlight how saying no to one opportunity can create space for something better aligned with your goals and energy.

☕ Prioritizing Personal and Professional Alignment: Emily shares her approach to making decisions based on how aligned she feels in each role and project, a strategy she calls her “life audit.”

☕ Redefining ROI Beyond the Numbers: We talk about how Return on Investment (ROI) isn’t just about financial metrics, but also mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

☕ Navigating Obligations and Letting Go: Both of us share stories of when we held onto obligations that no longer served us, and how letting go can lead to personal and professional growth.

☕ Learning from Failures: Emily shares her approach of “failing forward”—viewing each setback as a lesson and opportunity to fine-tune and grow.

☕ Staying Authentic: The conversation touches on how to show up as your true self in all areas of life and business, letting go of “role selves” and embracing authenticity.

More about Emily 

Emily Aborn is a Copywriter who specializes in working with interior designers and home trade professionals as well as coaches and consultants. She helps relationship-based, small businesses refine their message and grow their impact. Emily takes the mission, vision, and ideas in your head and weaves them into a creative, compelling, copy that connects to your ideal clients and reflects YOU. 

She’s also the host of the Content with Character podcast and speaks on marketing-related topics for organizations and groups. 

She lives in New Hampshire with her husband, Jason, and their dog, Clyde. She enjoys hiking, reading, all the word and nerdy brain games, and even in her free time… you guessed it, writing. 

Links to Contact/Connect

Website: emilyaborn.com

Email: emily@emilyaborn.com

Instagram: instagram.com/emilyaborn

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilyaborn