This episode is not easy for me to record… and honestly, I didn't want it to sound polished. I wanted it to feel like a voice memo straight from me to you. Because this is real life, real emotions, and a really big decision.

After 19 years, I've made the decision to close my women's fitness studio, Venus.

This wasn't something I decided overnight. It's been weighing on me for a long time. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story - the why behind the decision, what Venus has meant to me, and the lessons I've learned from building a business, a community, and a space that changed not only my life, but so many women's lives too.

If you've ever owned a business, struggled with burnout, or felt like you were outgrowing something you once loved… this episode will hit home. I talk about leadership, trying to run multiple businesses, mental health behind the scenes, and what happens when your capacity gets stretched too thin.

#closingabusiness #entrepreneurlife #burnoutrecovery #womeninbusiness

Key Takeaways:

02:33 - Why I Had to Make This Decision

06:00 - How Venus Actually Started (wild story)

08:30 - How We Shifted Into Fitness

11:08 - Building Strength + Real Community

13:18 - Identity, Growth & So Much Gratitude

16:31 - Let Me Introduce You to the Team

20:07 - What This Taught Me About Leadership

25:15 - So… What Happens Now?

26:21 - Saying Goodbye + What's Next for Me

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