The Blooming Solopreneur

The Blooming Solopreneur

Hosted by: Betsy Block

Explore the benefits of a side hustle, learn tips and tricks to kick fear and doubt to the curb, and boost your inner happiness. Come find inspiration to explore your true purpose, rediscover your identity, and make...

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#10: Recovering from an Energetic Hangover: How to Regroup and Recharge

The days following a major life event, client project - or national election - can feel exhausting, and itโ€™s tough to bounce back! The stress and fatigue can leave you feeling like you went out on the town and had one...
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#9: Embracing JOMO: How Building a Business You Love Helps You Say โ€œNoโ€ Without Regret

In this mini-episode, we dive into the concept of JOMOโ€”the Joy of Missing Outโ€”and how it can transform your journey of building a side hustle or small business youโ€™re truly passionate about. For women in midlife,...
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#8: Balancing Goals and Dreams: How to Stay Grounded While Reaching for the Stars

This episode blends the practical, goal-oriented mindset with the aspirational dreaming that can fuel your side hustle journey. I'm a big believer that everyone needs to set goals in life. Otherwise, how do you know...
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#7: 5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Side Hustle

I started my first side hustle in 2018, as my boys were moving through high school. A chapter in my life was rapidly closing, and getting older suddenly felt very real. Iโ€™d dabbled with some entrepreneurial ideas over...
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#6: The Art of Pivoting: How to Mentally Switch Gears Between Your Business and Day Job

Juggling a full-time job with a side hustle requires more than just good time management; it also takes mental agility to switch gears between two very different types of work. You might be deep into a creative flow...
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#5: The Power of Autonomy: Owning Your Time and Decisions through a Side Hustle

As you consider starting, or if you're in the early stages of building, a side hustle, the journey is just as important as the destination. A side hustle isnโ€™t just about making moneyโ€”itโ€™s about reclaiming your time,...
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#4: 4 Fears of Starting a Business and How to Overcome Them

One of the most challenging things about starting a business is facing - and overcoming - FEAR. There are many forms of it, and they can stand in the way of your entrepreneurial dreams. Everyone who has ever started a...
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#3: Is Time Flying by at Midlife? A Side Hustle Can Slow it Down

Do you ever get to the end of the week, and wonder where it went? Did your summer absolutely FLY by? None of us know how much time we still have, but you do actually have a lot of control over how you experience that...
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#2: 5 Tips to Get Unstuck at Midlife

If youโ€™re feeling โ€œstuckโ€ at midlife, welcome to the club! Itโ€™s inevitable - and normal - but these 5 tips can help you break out of the rut and feel ready for new opportunities. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸLINKS + MENTIONS: Mel...
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#1: Introducing the Blooming Solopreneur

Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 2 am, asking yourself questions likeโ€ฆ โ€œWhat do I really want out of life?โ€ โ€œIs it too late for me to try something new?โ€ or โ€œWhatโ€™s my purpose beyond family and work?โ€ In...
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