The Real Flex Is Fulfillment: How to Build a Business Without Burnout
Chasing outward success is something so many of us can relate to—but does it always lead to the fulfillment and inner joy we’re really seeking? On this week’s revealing episode of Can’t Be Contained, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, and soulful guide Jessica Zweig. From blowing up the digital scene with her signature yellow-hued brand to selling her thriving agency, Jessica opens up with rare honesty about the highs and lows of building a business at the expense of her own well-being.
Together, Jessica and I explore the reality behind the “illusion of success”—what happens when your external achievements peak but your internal world is unraveling. We go deep into her journey with depression, her somatic unraveling on a silent farm stay, and what it truly took for her to finally prioritize her body and soul. Jessica shares her hard-earned wisdom for simplifying in business, the non-negotiable importance of team (and the game-changing power of an excellent EA!), and how to gracefully detach your sense of self from your company.
But this episode is about so much more than the mechanics of business. We get candid about living in joy, leading with both the divine feminine and masculine, and why our ultimate job is to remember our birthright of bliss—moment by moment. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seeker, or someone feeling called to a more embodied, soul-led life, Jessica’s story and soulful guidance will inspire you to redefine what it really means to be “successful”—and how not to miss the point along the way.
Show Notes:
00:00 “Yellow Brand: 2022 Business Success”
05:15 “Facing Depression Amid Success”
07:07 The Burden of Inauthentic Leadership
12:55 Ego Death and Business Sale
16:31 “Focus and Streamline for Success”
19:36 Agency Rebrand: New Independent Identity
22:57 Balancing Feminine Energy and Leadership
24:57 Embracing Balanced Masculine and Feminine Energy
29:02 Finding Our North Star: Home
33:24 “Finding Bliss Amidst Burnout”
37:22 “AI Friend and Social Media Marketing”
40:58 Finding What Truly Matters
41:37 “Reconnecting Deeply and Meaningfully”
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About Jessica Zweig
Jessica Zweig is a founder, author, and thought leader whose career and message have touched thousands. Known for building SimplyBe Agency and her commitment to helping others cultivate authenticity in business, Jessica stands out not just for her achievements but for her willingness to be honest about the challenges behind them.
Links:
Instagram: @jessicazweig
Website: jessicazweig.com
A no-bullsh*t guide to increasing your self worth and net worth by simply being yourself: https://jessicazweig.com/be-book/
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About the host, Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a breathwork pioneer, serial entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author who has spent the last decade revolutionizing the personal and spiritual development industries. She founded one of the largest breathwork companies worldwide. Pause Breathwork has a mission to help 1,000,000 people worldwide tap into their infinite potential using breathwork. It has grown into a multi-million dollar wellness company that has certified nearly 1,500 people in 27 countries, and thousands more use the Pause Breathwork Mobile App every day. She’s also a passionate speaker who has shared her message on over 400 stages, appearing on networks and in publications worldwide.
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Can’t Be Contained’ is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!
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