The Night I Realized My Business Was Costing Me My Dream of Becoming a Mom
The night I realized my business was costing me my dream of becoming a mom, everything changed...
I remember driving to our annual gala at the Airbnb HQ in San Francisco in December 2019, pouring rain, 300 guests expected in attendance, and my mind racing with a thousand details.
At that point, I was working over 60 hours a week building Girls Leading Goals, the company I’d poured my entire heart and life into.
What people didn’t see was this: on the way to the event, I had an appointment at the fertility clinic. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for two years, and this was our third IUI attempt.
To my surprise, the doctor told me the egg that had been there days before had disappeared. There was nothing to fertilize.
I sat in my car afterward and cried.
That moment changed everything. I realized that working this hard, even for something I loved, was costing me the life I wanted. It was costing me my health, my peace, and most importantly my dream of becoming a mom.
So I made a decision.
I was going to rebuild my business so it could run without me. Over the next year, with the help of a business coach, I learned to let go of control, empower my team, and create freedom - one of my deepest core values.
I worked fewer hours, led with trust, and focused on impact over action.
Eight months later, with the help of a holistic fertility doctor, we conceived naturally. 💫
That experience taught me what I now teach other entrepreneurs:
You can build a successful business and a fulfilling life.
You don’t have to choose between purpose and peace.
If you’re stuck in burnout or feel like your business is running you - I’ve been there. Let’s talk about how to change that story.
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Hi, I'm Brianna “Bre” Russell Certified Business Advisor & Founder of FemThrive.
I support women business owners scale and grow with intention, strategy, and support. Schedule a complimentary advising session with me using this link.
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