Hey there, Reader!
When I was growing up, my mom rebuilt the transmission in our station wagon because we couldn’t afford a new one.
I remember watching her take it apart piece by piece, then cleaning, replacing, and rebuilding it, until everything ran smoothly again.
That memory came rushing back recently as I’ve been thinking about what happens when a business starts to grow faster than its foundation.
Everything still runs… but the gears start to grind.
For so many high-achieving women I work with, that’s the friction of success, when what you’ve built no longer fits who you’ve become or where you’re headed next.
This week’s blog and podcast dig into that idea, explore why growth sometimes feels heavier than it should, and what to do when the strategy that got you here can’t take you further.
If your business is thriving on paper but not working for you, give it a read/listen.
Oh! And grab the brand new Conviction-Driven Growth Scorecard, a 5-minute assessment that helps purpose-driven women founders pinpoint where friction is hiding in their business and what to focus on next to create clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth.
xo
Jess
P.S. Do you have young ones and worry about how to talk about all things sex and safety? Alisha Lunsford, founder of sExpert Parenting is leading a free workshop called Touchy Topics on November 20th. In this 90-minute, real-world workshop she'll dive into how to talk to your kids about bodies, consent, safety, and connection.
Alisha is a master at helping parents navigate this tricky space, and I highly recommend this workshop!
Do you need support?
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Upcoming Events
The Built to Last Egypt Retreat - October 18-31, 2026 - Cairo. Luxor. Aswan.
The Egypt Retreat is a high-touch, transformational experience for female purpose-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are ready to embody their voice, leadership, and legacy on a deeper level.
The doors are open!
The Social Impact Roundtable - 3rd Wed, Monthly
The next Social Impact Roundtable is tomorrow, Wednesday 11/19 at 9am Denver mountain, and we're going all in on how to navigate the current times, run a business that makes a meaningful impact while making money, and how to embrace our roles as the CEO!
This is a free event, so please join us for the next conversation! Registration is required and you can do that here.
RESOURCES
Why Isn't It Working
Your brand new guide to diagnosing what isn't working in your business and why it all feels so heavy and misaligned. Grab it here!
The Conviction-Driven Growth Scorecard™
A 5-minute assessment that helps purpose-driven women founders pinpoint where friction is hiding in their business and what to focus on next to create clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth. Grab it here!
Podcast Appearances
I've been talking a lot lately about alignment, big ideas, impact, and how we bring it all together into a business that allows us to thrive. You can catch all of those here!
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