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Why You Don't Need Social Media (A Marketing Strategist Explains) with Lindsey Wagnon

What if the key to building a thriving business isn't doing more—it's giving yourself permission to stop being a high achiever?

Former Inc 500 sales and marketing director Lindsey Wagnon was on track for VP when she hit the wall every ambitious person eventually faces: the values conflict between career achievement and the life she actually wanted.

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Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Working Hard vs. Trying Hard: Burnout, Branding & Building a Business That Lasts with Asia Dore

Burnout isn’t just about doing too much—sometimes it’s about doing it in the wrong way. In this episode of the Burnout-Proof Podcast, I sit down with brand strategist Asia Dore to unpack the powerful difference between working hard and trying hard—and why that shift matters if you want to build a sustainable business.

We dive into Asia’s journey from burned-out photographer to brand strategist, why passion won’t protect you from burnout, and how a strong brand strategy can act as your North Star through every pivot, decision, and season of business. Whether you’re a solopreneur, side hustler, or even climbing the corporate ladder, this conversation will help you rethink how you’re showing up—and how to do it without burning out.

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Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Redefining Success and Reclaiming Your Confidence Without Burn Out ft. Elyse Conroy (Copy)

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Munson of Moxie Creative Solutions to talk about why we’re all so damn tired of marketing—and how to make it simple again. We unpack the burnout behind social media, why Threads is the cozy corner of the internet, how Google My Business is wildly underrated, and what it actually looks like to market your business without losing your mind. If you’ve been craving a more sustainable way to show up and be seen, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way.

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Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Stop Guessing. Start Fixing: Why Every Solopreneur Needs a Mini-Audit Yesterday

Overwhelmed by your schedule, drowning in content chaos, or stuck duct-taping systems together? You don’t need another course—you need clarity. This $25 burnout-proof mini-audit delivers custom, high-impact feedback on the area of your business that’s breaking your flow. Choose your focus, submit your form, and get a Loom video with clear, personalized fixes in just 5 days. It’s the fast-track to sanity for solopreneurs who are done doing it all alone.

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