How to Show Up in Business When Life Feels Too Hard
Real Stories from Creative Moms and Entrepreneurs:
Meet October’s New Featured Guest Episodes
If you’ve ever stared at your phone with nothing to post, ghosted your inbox for weeks, or felt like the algorithm was judging your ability to human—same.
Welcome to Proof of Life: a private, voice-note-style podcast that asks one very real question:
🎙️ “What do you do when shit gets hard?”
The women I invited to this series aren’t just experts. They’re expanders—friends, founders, creators, and creatives I hand-picked because I knew they could tell the truth about what it’s like to build something meaningful while life keeps ‘lifing’.
This month’s drop includes four brand new episodes to take with you on school drop-off, grocery runs, or the walk you’ve been meaning to take for three days.
Let’s get into the conversations (and the questions you might be googling at 11:47pm on a Tuesday):
Listen in if you're navigating:
→ Delayed dreams
→ Chronic stress
→ The myth of "once things calm down..."
🎧 Proof of Life is your daily drop of inspiration, motivation, solidarity, and accountability to keep showing up when it feels really fucking hard—on social media, in your inbox, in your business, in your life.
Each episode is 5-minutes long and features an expert who only has one thing to answer: “what do you do when shit gets hard?”
1.) What Should I Do When Life Feels Too Hard to Show Up for My Business?
🎧 Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions to Go After What You Want with Caitie Cupples
Caitie tells the story of a literal tree falling through her house—and how it forced her to stop waiting for life to get easier before showing up fully. With asbestos in the walls, five insurance adjusters, and zero warning… she started completely over. This episode is for the woman holding out for perfect conditions. Spoiler: they don’t exist.
You know that feeling when everything is technically fine—but internally, you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop? That’s where Caitie found herself. And instead of spiraling, she decided to rewrite her own timeline.
Connect with Caitie
2.) How Can I Find Joy or Adventure When Everything Feels Chaotic?
🎧 When Being Chill Isn't Working, Try Fire with Jess Ellen Astrology
Jess offers a completely different approach—she leans into the chaos.
Instead of waiting for the perfect moment to feel grounded, she plays with it. Think: rom-com main character energy, even when everything’s falling apart.
For the mom or business owner who’s tired of calming down all the time—this one’s for you.
Connect with Jess
INSTAGRAM: @jessellenastrology
WEBSITE: jessellenastrology.com
PODCAST: Down To Energy Podcast
FREEBIE: Arrival
3.) How Can I Be Vulnerable Online Without Losing Credibility?
🎧 When Shit Gets Hard, Spiral First — Then Call Your People with Taryn from Go For It Creative
Taryn shares how vulnerability has become her go-to tool—not a last resort. Yes, she spirals. Yes, she catastrophizes. But then she reaches for the people who don’t flinch when she brings the mess. If you’re craving community but afraid of being “too much,” this episode will give you permission to be real and respected.
Connect with Taryn
4.) What Should I Do When My Business Routine Stops Working?
🎧 Expand Your Capacity Instead of Just Pushing Through with Kim from Root and Branch Nutrition
Kim gets honest about burnout and capacity. Her perspective? Instead of forcing what used to work, get curious about what could work now.
We talk about:
→ Why routines that once felt good might now feel suffocating
→ What capacity actually means (and how to expand it)
→ How to rebuild with more support, not more hustle
Connect with Kim
INSTAGRAM: @rootandbranchnutrition
WEBSITE: rootandbranchnutrition.com
PROGRAM: The 5 Day Revival for Moms
Where Can I Find Encouragement When I’m a Burnt Out Mom or Entrepreneur?
Honestly? Right here. These episodes are your corner of the internet that says:
You’re not behind.
You’re not invisible.
You’re still here—and that counts for something.
Save these episodes. Come back when you're stuck. And know this: every woman on this series is someone I trust to hold space for your messy, brilliant, tired self. Think of them as your belay team—cheering you on as you climb, even if you’re shaky and sweaty and swearing the whole time.
Where Can I Listen to Short Podcasts for Creative Motivation and Support?
You can subscribe to Proof of Life for free right here:
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You’ll get voice-note-style episodes in your inbox—quick, personal, and real. (Like the kind of audio that makes you feel less alone at 3pm on a Tuesday.)
How Do Successful Moms and Creatives Keep Showing Up During Hard Times?
They don’t wait for things to be easy.
They get creative.
They ask for help.
They borrow belief from women like this.
Subscribe to Proof of Life, listen to the new drop, and take what you need. You can always come back for more.
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