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

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

Author: Lori Harder | YAP Media September 7, 2026 Duration: 28:25
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

Hosted by entrepreneur and author Lori Harder, Earn Your Happy is a raw and relatable look at what it actually takes to build a meaningful life and business. This podcast lives in the messy middle ground between a bold vision and its realization, exploring the risks, the failures, and all those moments of doubt that nobody talks about on a polished highlight reel. Lori’s conversations are grounded in real experience-her own journey as a founder and host-and they cut through the noise of typical business advice. You’ll hear honest stories about the rollercoaster of chasing big goals, where laughter and vulnerability are just as important as strategy. It’s this authentic, no-BS approach that has resonated with so many, earning the show recognition as a top entrepreneurship podcast. Each episode feels like a candid talk with a friend who’s been there, offering not just inspiration but practical perspectives for navigating your own path. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s as motivating as it is genuine, proving that building something you love is never a straight line.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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How to Backfill the Gaps When Life and Business Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:59
Are you holding on too tightly to people, opportunities, or business strategies that have already run their course? In this episode, Chris and I talk about why life and business are always changing, and how much of the p…
How to Find Your Confidence Again When Everything Feels Uncertain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:08
Have you ever been trying so hard to make something happen that you end up feeling even more disconnected from it? In this episode, I share what I’ve been learning about manifestation, confidence, and getting back to a p…
The 6 Relationship Habits That Help You Fight Less and Love More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:40
Do you find yourself having the same arguments over and over with your partner, family member, friend, or business partner? In this episode, Chris and I share the rules of engagement that have helped us communicate bette…
How Successful Entrepreneurs Turn Relationships Into Revenue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
Is it okay to make money from your friends, network, and the rooms you invest to be in? Chris and I have some strong opinions on this one. In this episode, we break down how the right relationships can lead to more clien…