Years before launching my business, I was doing ANYTHING to escape the 9-5 grind. The side hustle era was real... 👀 From renting my house on Airbnb, to transcribing videos on Rev.com at 2AM, to selling skincare products to reluctant family members. I even took a HarvardX computer science class thinking I might become a developer (spoiler: coding is NOT my superpower). What most people don't see is the messy middle—that period of trying EVERYTHING before finding what actually works. Each of these random hustles taught me something valuable that I use in my business today: Airbnb: customer experience matters above all Rev.com: attention to detail pays off (literally) Rodan + Fields: I hate selling to my network, but love systems CS class: knowing your strengths (and weaknesses) saves time The path to entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line. Sometimes you need to try a bunch of things that aren't quite right before finding what is. What random side hustles did you try before your current business? Drop them below—I bet they're more connected to your success today than you realize! #entrepreneurjourney #startupstory #sidehustleera #businessgrowth #femalefounder #beforeandafter

Every time I hear someone say, "I'll look into AI when things slow down," I want to gently take their hand and whisper, "Without AI, things probably won't slow down at all." AI isn't another trend to chase when you have the time - it's the tool that CREATES the time. Honestly, I was there too. Adding "figure out AI" to my already overflowing to-do list felt impossible when I was drowning in client work, content creation, and all the admin tasks that come with running a business alone. But here's what I've learned: AI isn't about staying on the cutting edge. It's about creating stability in a business that otherwise demands everything from you. When your follow-ups happen automatically... When your content drafts itself... When your client onboarding runs without you... That's not just convenience. That's sustainability. It's the difference between constantly reacting to what's urgent and actually building something that lasts. I'm still figuring this out too, but here's what I know for sure: the most valuable thing AI gives you isn't fancy tech or "innovation points" - it's breathing room. Space to think. Energy to create. Time to actually serve your clients at your best. It doesn't have to be perfect to be supportive. If you're feeling stretched thin right now, start small. One automation. One AI assistant. One task you no longer have to think about. What's one task in your business that, if automated, would give you back some mental space? I'd love to know. 💛 - How can solopreneurs use AI for business stability? - What business tasks should coaches automate first? - How to implement AI when you're already overwhelmed? #solopreneur #coachingbusiness #businessautomation #aiforsmallbusiness #worklifebalance #businesssustainability

I spoke with a client yesterday who was almost in tears because she couldn't get her email marketing tool to connect with her calendar. "I just feel so stupid," she said. "Everyone else seems to figure this out easily." But here's what I told her: Tech overwhelm isn't a personal failing. It's a completely reasonable response to an unreasonable expectation. We're asking creative humans to become part-time IT specialists just to share their work with the world. That's never made sense to me. I'm still figuring this out too, but here's what I know for sure: You can build a thriving business without mastering every tool, platform, or AI trend that comes along. The most sustainable approach is to find a few systems that truly support you, automate what drains you, and be gentle with yourself about the rest. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is close all those tabs, take a deep breath, and remember that you're running a business to help people - not to become a software expert. If your tech is making you feel small instead of supported, that's not on you. That's on the tech. What's one digital tool that actually feels good to use in your business? I'd love to hear what's working for you. 💛 - How can I reduce technology overwhelm in my small business? - Is it normal to feel confused by business tech tools? - What tasks should solopreneurs automate first? #techoverwhelm #smallbusinessowner #automation #solopreneur #businesssupport #worksmarternotharder

🚨 NEWS FLASH: AI isn't coming for your job. But if you're still handling DMs, lead follow-ups, scheduling, and content manually—you're making yourself replaceable. Your clients don't hire you for admin work. They hire you for your expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking. Yet most coaches and service providers spend 60% of their time on tasks that add zero value to their clients. Here's the truth: ✅ AI won't replace you. But someone using AI will outwork you. ✅ AI won't take your business. But businesses leveraging AI will scale faster than you. ✅ AI isn't a threat—it's a tool. And if you're not using it, you're already falling behind. The good news? You don't need to figure this out alone. I'm sharing practical, no-BS AI strategies for coaches and service providers every week. No tech jargon, no complicated setups—just straightforward ways to escape the admin trap and focus on what actually moves the needle. Drop a "👀" below if you're ready to stop drowning in busywork and start scaling your impact. Let's build a community of forward-thinking entrepreneurs who use AI as the competitive advantage it is. Tag a fellow business owner who needs to see this! - Will AI replace coaches and service providers? - How can small businesses start using AI without technical skills? - What tasks should entrepreneurs automate first with AI? #aiautomation #coachingbusiness #serviceproviders #businessgrowth #timemanagement