You know that feeling when you’re doing all the things—hustling, grinding, checking every box—and still wondering why it’s not clicking? Yeah, me too. And so does this week’s guest, Emily McDonald.

 

Emily built a seven-figure fashion rental business, but instead of feeling on top of the world, she hit a wall—hard. Burnout, exhaustion, and the realization that the hustle wasn’t actually leading to happiness. Sound familiar?

 

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Emily and I talk about what happens when success doesn’t feel like you thought it would—and how to build a business that actually supports the life you want to live (instead of running you into the ground).

 

👉 Why manifestation alone won’t get you where you want to go (yep, I said it)

👉 The real reason burnout happens—and how to avoid it

👉 Motherhood, business, and why your priorities will shift (and that’s okay)

👉 The biggest lie the online business world tells us about success

👉 How to grow a business without sacrificing yourself in the process

 

Emily is now mentoring female founders, helping them create businesses that align with their vision, not someone else’s definition of success. Because at the end of the day? It’s not about how many hours you work—it’s about making them count.

 

🎧 Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2109812/episodes