How to Build a Business That Gives You More Freedom with Natalie Ellis

Are you building a business you love, but wondering how to create more freedom without losing the ambition that got you here? In this episode, my friend and business partner Natalie Ellis is back to talk about how you can build a business that supports the life you actually want. We dive into finding the balance between hustle and structure, letting go of the “shoulds” that keep you from living authentically, facing the fears that are holding you back, and creating systems that allow your business to grow without depending on you for everything. Get ready to rethink the way you build, lead, and create freedom in both your business and your life. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit http://northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to http://livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. SmileSet - Listeners of our show get an additional 35% discount when they go to http://SMILESET.com/earn. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Are you ready to face your deepest fears and find freedom on the other side of them? 04:00 How entrepreneurship became Natalie’s path to freedom and financial choice. 05:30 How becoming a mom changed the way Natalie wanted to run her business. 07:30 Finding the balance between hustle culture and the “soft life” CEO. 10:45 Letting go of the “shoulds” that keep you from building a life that feels like your own. 16:30 Why the right relationships do not require you to perform. 19:30 What happens when you finally stop running from the fear of being alone? 21:00 The advantage of building a community you actually own in the AI era. 26:00 How to shift your mindset when business feels harder than ever. 27:30 Advice to women who are ready to go all in and build their dreams. RESOURCES Get Natalie’s book, The Freedom-Based Business Method, HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Natalie: @iamnatalie