Stretching Yourself Thin, Pizza Dogs, & Punching Octopuses
You start small - you incorporate your business, make a few sales or land a few clients, and suddenly you have visions of grandeur. You picture your products on the shelves of Bloomingdale's or your office buzzing with the exceptional team you've hired. Lauren wakes in the night with visions of WT/SB merch.
Suddenly you're Kat Denning as arguably the best single episode character in Sex and the City history.
Except you're an entrepreneur, so the "you" that's getting it for you? Yeah, that's just you again. And then comes the trap: we’ve seen countless business owners stretch themselves thin chasing that next milestone, only to burn out or lose sight of why they started in the first place.
The truth? Success is personal, and building a sustainable business means creating one that supports your life, not the other way around.
If this sounds like you, you may actually be running away from the life you want while chasing after "success:"
🏃🏻♀️You're sacrificing your evenings and weekends (Like, all of them.)
💆🏻♀️ You're neglecting self-care (For some of us, that's yoga. For others, it's weekly Bachelor watching parties. For all of us, it's essential.)
😵💫 You're losing touch with your vision (You wanted a house on 10 acres to start an animal sanctuary but you're just in front of your computer all day.)
🥵 You're deep in the dreaded burnout
We believe in growing at a pace that feels right for you—allowing your business to thrive without sacrificing the things that make life rich and fulfilling.
You started your business for a reason, and that reason probably goes way beyond profit. It might be about freedom, creativity, or having the flexibility to spend more time with family and friends. Scaling sustainably ensures that your business serves those goals rather than hijacking them.
If you’re looking for support, inspiration, or simply a reminder that you don’t have to sprint toward success, we’re here for you. Join us in focusing on growth that feels good and supports you to create a healthy, happy life and business.
Pull up a chair at our next event. We’re excited to meet you.
🪢 Laura + Lauren
Things We Loved This Week
Laura’s Things
🖼️ The new Framebridge British Country Collection that has me dreaming of my future estate in the Cotswolds.
🎧 This podcast where I chat Ryan Phillippe, unhinged AI emails, and (of course) weak ties.
🆘 This brilliant hack if you get stranded or lost. (Seriously share this with all your friends.)
🐙 Implementing the "punching octopus" style of management
👩 If God Is A Woman... (99% sure she is)
🧛 Modern women are just looking for a 500 year old vampire.
Lauren’s Things
🐶 This dog video, which is the best dog video of all time, do not @ me.
🛍️ Damn near everything in the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2025 collection, especially looks 31-33 and 40.
👚 This single shirt that covers like 90% of my interests.
👩💻 My next, next job.
💏 Trust no one, swipe left.
