Episode #55
#55 Your Business Cannot Thrive at the Expense of the Woman Leading It
Your Business Cannot Thrive at the Expense of the Woman Leading It You are a stakeholder in your business.mNot just the person responsible for making the money. Not just the person who gets everything done. Not just the person who takes care of the clients, manages the team, builds the systems, creates the content, and somehow remembers where everyone put their passwords. You. In this episode of Rooted & Relentless , Steph Rubio explores what happens when we stop treating ourselves as the most important stakeholder in the business we built. Because your business may have clients, collaborators, biz buddies, and teammates who all have a stake in its success—but none of them have more at stake than you do. Steph digs into why women, in particular, have been conditioned to put themselves last, how that conditioning shows up in business ownership, and why taking time off isn't a reward you earn after you've worked hard enough. It's part of the strategy. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why you are the fifth—and most important—stakeholder in your business The five types of stakeholders Steph considers when looking at a business Why women have historically been conditioned to put themselves last The difference between wanting time off and actually putting it on your calendar Why quarterly time off should be treated as a business non-negotiable How taking time off can look like a vacation—or simply a couple of days to read, rest, and do whatever lights you up Why self-care isn't selfish and shouldn't have to be "earned" How planning for your business and planning for your wellbeing can—and should—happen together The connection between sustainable business growth and the woman leading the business A real-life example of a client who learned to step into her expertise, grow her business, and prioritize quarterly time away Why your body, energy, and life deserve to be part of your business strategy Memorable moments "And now it's your responsibility to make sure that that sustains, that it meets your not only needs, but wants and dreams without draining you dry.""I had to treat me as a stakeholder, and you do, too, so that you won't let it slip, so you become a goal on the paper.""You can't want a vacation. You can't just want these things. You have to make them happen.""A business plan essentially ignores the capacity and wellbeing of the woman responsible for executing it.""This rest, this wellness, like it is your life at the end of the day.""It's not about deserve, it's not about earn, it's not about reward. It's about, it's your freaking life." Continue the conversation Want to get clearer on the life you're actually building? Start with Your Terrifying Vision —a lead magnet designed to help you get clear on what you actually want instead of defaulting to someone else's version of success. https://www.stephrubio.com/your-terrifying-vision Say "what's up" to Steph on Instagram Pop into the DM's and say hello, tell her your thoughts, even if you disagree. We love a real moment around here: https://www.instagram.com/virtually_stephrubio
