Author | Biz Architect | Speaker - Lisa Robbin Young helps visionary leaders align their business strategy with their true capacity — so they can grow in a way that feels simple, steady, and profitable, without burning out or watering down their impact.
road trips, mermaids, and people watching
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Well hey there Reader! If you've been inside our Rising Tide community lately, you've seen my post about how this year has been a rollercoaster of weirdness... and I'm not just talking about the political landscape! If you're not inside the community yet, you may wanna get on that while it's still free to join. This year has had more than my fair share of ups and downs: ...leaving the radio station due to pay equity issues ...moving to the Portland area ...health and employment challenges for my husband ...losing my VA this summer ... my video editor moving into the IT industry ...all the cool new connections I've been making here in and around Vancouver You may have noticed that there was very little mention of the work I've been up to. (cue the sad trombone) Honestly, I've been incredibly lucky that my business has been stable this year. Two new clients, one client stepped down, another completed their contract. Not a lot of movement on that front, but also not a lot of upheaval. And that's been the biggest blessing of the year because, frankly I have had little to no desire to develop or market much of anything since we started this relocation back in March. My nervous system has had a LOT to handle between doctor appointments, packing and unpacking, and well, life "life-ing" as they say. I even cancelled my annual client retreat because I was overwhelmed with trying to navigate my personal life. But I discovered something this week. or maybe I should say I re-discovered something. I might be a mermaid. Okay, maybe it's more accurate to say I'm like The Little Mermaid. (cue the music) Our new apartment is in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Farmer's Market is literally outside our front door. Last week, a long-time client was in town, speaking at a conference. We went out to dinner in downtown Portland. It was magical! Then, I found myself planning a day trip to the coast with my husband. That's when the realization hit me. Just the THOUGHT of being on a trip, seeing new sights, and people-watching got me excited. I need more of this in my life. In my work. I relayed this awareness to my husband, and we're planning a bunch of day trips for between now and the end of the year. This week, I had two more "outings". A road trip to Aberdeen, Washington with a friend who was in town, and a "coffee chat" in the park across the street from my apartment with my new local friend (and super-smart biz pal), Megan Dowd. And now? My brain won't STOP with all the new ideas. New show ideas, new brand ideas, new offer ideas. New ways to work with me that are fun, engaging, and yes, in-person. SQUEE! It's like this momma bear has finally come out of hibernation, and is ready to fire up again! All the isolation of the past five years made me forget that this is how I do my best work. Being out where my brain can connect dots in new ways, percolate on ideas, and see the world through fresh eyes is part of my process. It's what puts me in my Zone of Genius. Without it, I may as well be hibernating. As a solopreneur, it's important to stay connected to what really matters to you, what brings you joy, and what fires you up... ESPECIALLY right now! Whether that's in your work or not doesn't matter. What matters is that you're able to bring ALL of you to the table to revel in it. It's part of what I call your "Conditions for Success". It's those things that put you in flow, the people that remind you of who you are and why you do what you do, the places, spaces, and ideas that make your spine tingle in all the best ways. Being able to tap into that energy on the regular means you've got a wellspring to keep you at your best. And I'm so excited to finally be dipping back into mine! Until next time, - Lisa P.S. Next week, I'm rolling out my new visibility tool. Watch your inbox! |
Capacity-Aligned Business Design For Maverick Entrepreneurs
Author | Biz Architect | Speaker - Lisa Robbin Young helps visionary leaders align their business strategy with their true capacity — so they can grow in a way that feels simple, steady, and profitable, without burning out or watering down their impact.
Hey Reader!Have you ever had one of those mornings where you wake up feeling tired before the day even begins? You got enough sleep. You care about your work. But your brain’s already racing through your to-do list before your feet hit the floor — and even checking email feels like a chore. You tell yourself, “I just need to push through.” But by mid-afternoon, your body’s tense, your patience is thin, and even simple decisions feel heavier than they should. That’s not a lack of motivation....
Howdy Reader!I was talking with a client recently who was feeling like she was playing catch-up, and having all kinds of guilt about it. She rattled off half a dozen things that had come up this year to derail her business plans. And while she could intellectually see how they were important to deal with, she kept thinking that if she just put more effort and time into her business it would solve everything. That's when I told her that her brain was lying to her. And there's science to prove...
Howdy Reader!There’s a question I’ve been sitting with lately — one that cuts through the noise and gets right to the heart of authentic leadership: When the audience is gone… when there’s no one to impress or prove yourself to… who do you become? Over the past few months, I’ve had to ask myself that question again and again. Between health scares in my family, moving across the country, and re-establishing the foundation of my work, I realized how easy it is to perform leadership instead of...