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Hey there, fellow entrepreneur! We’re Carrie and Patti.
After years of being colleagues and friends in the entrepreneurial world, we found ourselves facing the same challenge at the same time last year. We had hit the wall. Hard. We’re talking full-on, can’t-remember-why-we-started-this-journey kind of burnout.
During a catch-up call, we both confessed: we were done. Exhausted. The kind of exhaustion where even your coffee needs coffee. But here’s the thing – we weren’t ready to quit. This entrepreneurial life? It was still in our blood, even if we were running on fumes.
Instead of wallowing in our shared misery (tempting as it was), we did what entrepreneurs do best: we problem-solved the heck out of it. We rolled up our sleeves, put our heads together, and started figuring out how to fall back in love with our work without sacrificing our well-being.
During these moments of shared vulnerability, we realized that if we – with our years of experience and success – were feeling this way, we couldn’t be alone. That’s when Entrepreneur Rekindled was born.
Now, you might be wondering, “Who are these women?” Fair question. We’ve each walked a unique path that led us to this moment. Let’s pull back the curtain and share a bit about our journeys.
I’m Carrie, an entrepreneur with a couple of decades under my belt. My path has been anything but linear. It started with opening a clothing store right before 9/11, and since then, I’ve navigated through various industries – from e-discovery to intellectual property, and now, digital marketing.
Over the years, I’ve been a brick-and-mortar store owner, online business strategist, intellectual property advisor, and digital marketing specialist. All while balancing work with raising two kids – one about to graduate college and a 15-year-old special needs son I homeschool.
Each phase has added new skills to my toolkit. Today, I’m a self-taught digital marketing specialist, a certified mindfulness coach, and an eternal student of life and business. My focus? Using my years of diverse experience to help fellow entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
I’m Patti, with over 15 years in the coaching industry. I’ve worn just about every hat imaginable – from certifying new coaches to managing teams for well-known coaching companies all while running my own business. My experience spans a wide range of coaching areas, giving me a comprehensive view of the industry.
Throughout my career, I’ve balanced my professional growth with personal responsibilities – raising kids, being a caregiver, and cherishing time with my dogs. This juggling act has given me unique insights into the challenges of maintaining work-life harmony.
As a Master Certified Coach, my strength lies in cutting through the noise to focus on what truly matters. I’m passionate about using my experience to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses that align with their lives and values.
Together, we’re advocating for a more balanced and sustainable approach to entrepreneurship. Not because we have all the answers, but because we’ve faced the same burnout and disillusionment you might be experiencing right now. Entrepreneur Rekindled isn’t about blindly pushing forward – it’s about honest reflection and intentional action.
We’re here to help you rediscover your passion, whether that means reimagining your current business, pivoting to something new, or even deciding if entrepreneurship is still the right path for you. It’s about creating a life and work that energizes rather than drains you.
Our goal is to share the strategies that helped us navigate our own crossroads. We want to guide you in building a business that not only thrives but also aligns with your life, your values, and your unique definition of success. And if you realize that success means stepping away from entrepreneurship, we’re here to support that too.
We’re committed to showing that business success and personal wellbeing aren’t mutually exclusive. Let’s reignite that spark – whatever form it may take – and build a fulfilling life that truly works for you.
Ready to take the first step? Start by identifying and releasing the entrepreneurial beliefs that no longer serve you with our free Entrepreneur’s Burn Book.
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