Balancing Business and Self-Care: Insights from Shauna Brown
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Join this insightful episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, co-hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra sit down with the inspiring Shauna Brown. They discuss the importance of self-care, prioritizing health, and balancing the demands of running a business. Shauna opens up about her wellness journey, her experiences with a health crisis, and how she managed to integrate personal and professional life. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Listeners are treated to a candid conversation as Shauna delves into her experience of rebranding her business, On the Double Heating and Cooling, and the lessons learned from its initial setbacks. Together with Cassie and Heather, they explore the emotional and strategic challenges of transitioning a brand, including maintaining customer relationships and navigating the complexities of legal name changes. This conversation offers practical advice and encouragement for entrepreneurs considering a rebrand.

Shauna also shares her personal strategies for handling stress and over-commitment, emphasizing the significance of setting boundaries and the value of planning intentional downtime. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of sharing experiences to empower others, the struggle of balancing professional and family life, and the overarching theme of personal growth through vulnerability and storytelling.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Episode Introduction

1:05 - Acknowledgments to sponsors

2:15 - Shauna Brown's background in trades

3:45 - Wellness journey and prioritizing health

5:20 - Overcoming challenges in business

7:00 - Rebranding experiences

9:15 - Importance of client communication

11:30 - Personal stories of relaxation

14:00 - Struggling with balance and over-commitment

16:50 - Self-care and setting boundaries

19:40 - Sharing experiences and storytelling

21:15 - Closing thoughts and encouragement for audience engagement

Meet Your Hosts: Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiepound/)

Heather Bargender-Wavra has broad expertise in the construction sector, focusing on specialized accounting and strategic business areas like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Reach out to her to see how she can support your business's growth and efficiency. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-bargender-16787a13/)

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

- WorkWithYourHandzhttps://www.workwithyourhandz.com)

- Relentless Digitalhttps://www.relentless-digital.com)

- Kee Hart Marketinghttps://keehartmarketing.com)

- Forrest Perry Marketinghttps://perrymarketing.com)

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