Why I pressed pause on full-time business (and what happened next)

Sometimes life gives you a nudge. . . and other times, it gives you a big ol’ shove.  

In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel pulls back the curtain on a season of big change and why stepping back from her full-time business (and into a couple of Christmas casual jobs) was one of the best decisions she’s made. 

This wasn’t a planned pivot. But it brought more joy, clarity and perspective than she could’ve imagined. Mel shares what it looked like to shift her business into side hustle mode, how it’s helped her reconnect with what matters most. Add to this the surprising benefits she’s experienced - like a boost in creativity, moving her body more and actually feeling excited about business again. 

She also shares six powerful lessons from this experience and how she’s continued to build recurring income (without burning out) using Kajabi. 

If you’ve ever felt like your business no longer fits the season you’re in, this one’s for you. 

You’ll walk away with gentle questions to reflect on, so you can check in with yourself, your business, and what success really looks like right now. For you. 

Episode Breakdown: 

0:00 When business no longer fits your life 
00:32 Welcome to the Powerful Content Podcast 
01:32 Acknowledgement to Country 

01:49 A personal story: Pressing pause 
02:21 The catalyst moment (thank you Rowena Mabbott!) 
03:27 Applying for Christmas casual jobs 
06:09 Landing two roles and what they taught me 
06:59 What I’ve learned from stepping back 
13:27 Health benefits I didn’t expect 
15:16 Reflecting and an invitation to explore Kajabi 
16:08 Gentle questions to help you check in 
17:19 Final thoughts and how we can work together 

 

Links mentioned in this podcast 

Kajabi affiliate link with $1,500 extra bonuses from Mel 

Kajabi freebie – Make your first $100 on Kajabi 

Rowena Mabbott’s Design Your Season Workbook 

 

If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 

Episode 163 - How I created a new course in less than a day and increased my list by 10% 

Episode 164 - How to prepare and organise your content for a purposeful launch 

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