Copyright 2024 Entrepreneur Rekindled
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 nearly two decades of experience and a journey that’s been anything but traditional. My story began with opening a clothing store right before 9/11—a trial by fire that shaped my resilience. Since then, I’ve navigated through industries as varied as e-discovery, intellectual property, and digital marketing, embracing each challenge as an opportunity to grow.
Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: brick-and-mortar store owner, online business strategist, intellectual property advisor, and digital marketing specialist. Alongside building my career, I’ve also balanced life as a mom—raising two incredible kids, including one about to graduate college and my 15-year-old special needs son, whom I homeschool.
For the past 18 years, I’ve focused on marketing, sales, and business strategy, working with industry leaders like The Futur and GruffyGoat. At The Futur, I help creatives transform their talents into thriving businesses. With GruffyGoat, I collaborate with clients to refine messaging, optimize websites, and craft strategies that fuel growth.
Every chapter of my career has added valuable 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.
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 as part of the Ashes to Action 90-day program.
Copyright 2024 Entrepreneur Rekindled