We’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of “enough” lately. In a world where we’re often told that more = better, it can be hard to determine what “enough” actually looks like.

Add working for yourself into the mix, and it gets even more complicated.

Salut de Paris! We made it. We largely disconnected. We're even writing this newsletter together from a delightful cafe. And we got to experience the phenomenon that is the Era's tour in-person, and there are no words...but we're going to write some anyway.

This week we're headed to Paris to celebrate Lauren's birthday, But taking time off as a business owner or freelancer brings up a bunch of stuff. It can be hard to log off without being consumed by guilt or worry. (Laura didn't take a real vacation for the first 5 years of solopreneurship 😬 ) So this week we’re digging into the work-leisure equation and how to actually disengage - and why your business will be better for it.

Welcome to the first issue of Ties That Bind, the weekly newsletter (now in blog form) from Weak Ties/Strong Bonds. So, what can you expect from Ties That Bind each week? 🗓️ First access to upcoming WT/SB events, 🗞️ content on entrepreneurship and women's issues that caught our attention, 💁‍♀️ stories from the amazing members of this community, and 😍 stuff we're loving each week. It should be fun.