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Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way
Welcome to Here's What I Learned, the podcast for progressive entrepreneurs ready to grow their businesses without sacrificing their values, creativity, or sanity. Hosted by me, Jacki Hayes—a systems strategist, unapologetic smutty romantasy fan, and D&D geek—this show is your go-to space for honest conversations about what it really takes to create a business and life you love.
Each week, we dive into relatable stories and actionable lessons from values-driven leaders who’ve figured out how to scale sustainably while staying true to themselves. Whether you’re managing growth, navigating overwhelm, or rethinking hustle culture, this podcast is here to show you that success doesn’t have to mean burnout.
If you value integrity, autonomy, and time freedom—and you’re looking for inspiration that’s as practical as it is empowering—you’ve found your people. Hit play, and let’s rewrite the rules together.
Here's What I Learned: Ditching Biz-as-Usual for Values, Freedom, and Doing It Your Way
Unaligned Clients and Lessons Learned with Jillian O'Keefe
In today's episode, Jillian and I discussed setting boundaries in business while balancing personal life and prioritizing self-care. Jillian shared her personal journey of learning to recognize and communicate her boundaries, while I talked about the importance of setting clear boundaries with clients and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout. We also chatted about the importance of being intentional with content posting on social media and using keywords and hashtags to reach the right audience.
Topics:
- Balancing family and business, recognizing and setting boundaries (1:14)
- Setting boundaries with clients and finding the right fit for business (4:43)
- Managing time for work and family while running a business (10:54)
- Work-life balance and giving oneself permission to prioritize self-care and flexibility in business (18:14)
You can find Jillian at:
Website: jillianokeefemedia.mvsite.app
Instagram: @jillianfindinghappy
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Say hi!
- Follow me on Instagram at @jackihayes_obm
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