197. How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Break You (or Depend on You) With Gemma Went

197. How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Break You (or Depend on You) With Gemma Went

Author: Joanna Ingram September 23, 2025 Duration: 54:56

If you’ve ever hit a point where your business feels more like a burden than a blessing, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.

This week on Goals with Soul, I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Went: multi-award-winning business and leadership mentor, and someone who’s walked the path of burnout, breakdown, and rebuilding from the ground up.

Together, we talk about what it really means to build a business that supports you - emotionally, energetically, and practically.

Gemma shares how her own experience of growing a seven-figure business (and the eventual breakdown that followed) led her to rethink everything about how she worked, lived, and showed up as a leader.

In this refreshingly honest conversation, we cover:

  • The danger of outsourcing your intuition in the online business space

  • Why we need to normalise seasons of reinvention and reflection

  • What it actually takes to build a sustainable, soul-led business

  • Gemma’s current model for success, including certifications, scalable offers, and energy-clearing tools

  • How to navigate visibility wobbles and reclaim your confidence after burnout

Whether you’re mid-pivot, craving more spaciousness, or just done with over-functioning… this one’s for you.

Connect with Gemma Went:
Website: https://www.gemmawent.co.uk
Instagram: @‌gemma.went

Download Gemma’s free Sales Checklist for Small Business Owners:

https://www.lighthouse.online/free-daily-sales-checklist

Connect with Joanna Ingram:
Website: joannaingram.com
Instagram: @‌iamjo.ingram
Book a Free Client Alignment Call where I’ll identify your messaging gaps and how to fix them!

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Joanna Ingram hosts Goals With Soul, a space where the practical mechanics of business meet personal alignment. This isn't about generic marketing tips; it's a conversation for coaches and healers who feel their work is a calling and want their external brand to genuinely reflect that inner purpose. With over two decades of marketing experience, Joanna acts as a guide, exploring how messaging, client offers, and market positioning can flow from a place of intuitive strategy and spiritual integrity. Each episode digs into the often-overlooked energetics of building a business, moving beyond tactics to discuss how to attract high-value clients by first solidifying your own foundation. You'll hear discussions on translating your unique brilliance into a compelling brand narrative, ensuring that every business goal you pursue feels connected to a deeper why. Tune into this podcast for a nuanced blend of actionable business insight and reflective practice, all aimed at creating a sustainable practice that doesn't just succeed, but truly resonates.
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