The pivotal moment that changed everything for me happened when a consultant shared his powerful perspective: “Everyone loves Susan, but if she led more with her head and less with her heart, she could take her business to the next level.” In that moment, I realized why I became an entrepreneur in the first place— to create, inspire, and lead with passion.

For many, the “Blood, Sweat, and Tears” approach to business, characterized by working 80-plus hours a week, seems like a badge of honor. However, after experiencing my own burnout, I realized that this conventional way of thinking and working was not sustainable. It was a wake-up call, pushing me to reevaluate everything about my work and my life.

It became clear that a complete revamp and restructure were necessary. Doing things the way everyone else did was no longer fulfilling for me. I knew I had the power to redesign my approach to entrepreneurship in my own unique way. It was time to take inspired action, aligning my efforts with my heart’s desires.

I made a bold decision to go all in, leading with my heart first and setting an example for others to follow. Over the next two months, I will be sharing stories of “Heart-Centered Leaders in Action.” These are regular people, just like me, who chose to take a heart-centered approach and have begun their own inspiring journeys. 🚀

What I’ve learned over the last year and a half is that evolution is a remarkable process. When we allow ourselves to evolve and unfold, the results are often more beautiful than we could have imagined.

I’m realizing that this is just the beginning and that we are all here to create purpose-driven impacts. Every step forward is a step toward building a stronger community and significantly contributing to making our world a better place to live, work, and play.

I invite you to join us in the Beyond ‘Biz’ Experience as we continue to expand our impact, bringing our unique dreams and solutions to life while creating lasting change in our communities and beyond. We are going beyond traditional business methods, leveraging our passions and unique gifts to pursue positive change everywhere.

Comme along for the ride and help us redefine what it means to lead with our hearts first and by example.