In this recent episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Denise Duffield-Thomas, a renowned money mentor for entrepreneurs. Our conversation took unexpected turns, and I’m thrilled for you to experience it. We explored how money, simplicity, and alignment can transform your life without succumbing to hustle culture.
When I invited Denise on the show, I knew we’d cover fascinating ground around money and entrepreneurship. Yet, the dialogue unveiled more profound insights about alignment, easing into the seasons of life, and shifting paradigms. Denise shared how she helps others align their work with their heart’s calling, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and easing into their next big venture without pressure.
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Denise’s Journey to Ease and Clarity
Denise’s path wasn’t straightforward. Despite writing books and mentoring many on financial ease, she acknowledges her imperfection in maintaining it consistently. She shared her journey through undiagnosed ADHD and how it shaped her business strategy to create ease and simplicity. Her natural entrepreneurial spirit always led her to innovate and problem-solve from a young age.
We delved into the pressures entrepreneurs feel once they hit their stride—how maintaining success can feel overwhelming and lead to burnout. Denise’s perspective on making money sustainably, aligning it with one’s values, and not merely growing for growth’s sake was enlightening. She encourages entrepreneurs to transition from being driven by ego or external pressure to choosing deliberately and valuing personal comfort.
Shifting Perspective on Growth
Denise openly shared how her perspective on business growth shifted over time. Doubling her business seemed the next logical step until she questioned the purpose and necessity of this expansion. Realizing that less could indeed be more, Denise now values living consciously in line with her desires, not feeling tethered to expectations of perpetual growth.
A significant theme in our discussion was allowing oneself to change course and recognizing the different seasons of life. As Denise puts it, her journey is currently leaning into motherhood while maintaining her entrepreneurial identity, which doesn’t necessarily entail an aggressive business push right now. It’s about making conscious choices aligned with the current season of life.
Moving Towards Clarity
Through her experiences, Denise discovered the power of simplicity, which involved eliminating the inessential. It’s more than just monetary concerns; it’s about stewardship over one’s time, energy, and mental wellbeing, ensuring that one’s business practices nurture rather than deplete.
Our discourse with Denise was a potent reminder that we’re allowed the grace to adapt, pivot, and choose alignment over tradition or expectation. Whatever your “next big thing” is, approach it with an openness to evolve and an eye for simplicity and clarity. Life and business are not about hustling incessantly but instead about finding balance and understanding your unique needs in each life phase.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please share your reflections, especially if Denise’s journey and insights resonate with your own life or entrepreneurial journey. Let’s embrace our seasons together.
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