Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
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- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
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Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
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- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
The Feminine Myth: Why Masculine Systems Are the Real Key to Scaling Your Business
Badass and Bulletproof
34 minutes 23 seconds
10 months ago
The Feminine Myth: Why Masculine Systems Are the Real Key to Scaling Your Business
Babe, let’s cut the fluff. You’ve been told to “just flow” in your business—to lean into your feminine energy, follow your intuition, and trust that everything will magically align. Sounds dreamy, right? But here’s the brutal truth: Flow doesn’t pay the bills.
In this episode, we’re smashing the overhyped myth that feminine energy alone can scale your business. We’re diving deep into why locking in masculine systems—automation, workflows, and boundaries—is the real secret to building a business that thrives.
Here’s what we’re unpacking:
🔥 Why flow without structure is just chaos in disguise.
🔥 The power of masculine systems to create freedom and scalability.
🔥 How to find the perfect balance between hustle and intuition.
🔥 Real-life examples of how I built a multi-six-figure business that runs like a dream.
🔥 The exact steps to audit your systems and start scaling today.
If you’re ready to stop playing small and start running your business like the CEO you are, this episode is your wake-up call. Because here’s the deal: Feminine energy thrives when it’s supported by masculine structure.
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Feminine energy in business
Scaling for women entrepreneurs
Balancing flow and hustle
CEO mindset for women
Business systems for scaling
Automations for entrepreneurs
Feminine and masculine energy
Freedom through structure
Scalable workflows
Multi-six-figure business tips
Online business growth strategy
Hustle vs. intuition
Women-led business strategies
Boundary setting for CEOs
Business scaling secrets
Badass and Bulletproof
Babe, 2024 was a wild ride—and I’m not holding back. In this episode of **Badass + Bulletproof**, I’m getting real about the biggest mistakes I made this year, the lessons they taught me, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with more clarity, boundaries, and confidence than ever.
From taking on work that drained me, to ignoring my gut (big mistake), to finally letting go of offers that no longer served me—I'm sharing it all so you can avoid the same pitfalls and step into your CEO power *sooner.*
**Inside this episode, I dive into:**
💥 Why taking a 3-month contract job nearly broke me mentally.
💥 The dangers of overgiving and how it almost led to burnout.
💥 What happens when you ignore your intuition and say "yes" when you should say "HELL NO."
💥 Staying in your genius zone and why doing *everything* isn't the flex you think it is.
💥 The relief that comes when you finally let go of what’s not working.
If you've ever felt like you're holding on too tight, saying yes too much, or struggling to trust your gut—this one’s for you.
Ready to level up and learn from my mistakes* Hit play and let’s get into it.
🎧 Listen now →
Tag me with your biggest takeaway!
🔗 Explore Working with me www.sexyselfish.com/services
🚀 Help Us Thrive:
Your support fuels our mission. Share, like, and comment on this episode. Connect with us on social media:
www.tiktok.com/@shonagates.co
www.instagram.com/shonagates.co
www.facebook.com/sexyselfish
www.youtube.com/c/ShonaGates/featured
@shona-gates
And, of course, leave a review on your favourite platform to keep the Badass + Bulletproof community growing.
- Business mistakes entrepreneurs make
- Lessons learned in business growth
- Overcoming burnout in entrepreneurship
- Setting boundaries as a business owner
- How to scale your business with ease
- Entrepreneurial mindset shifts
- Business growth strategies for women
- Learning from failure in business
- Avoiding burnout in small business
- Business lessons from 2024
- Letting go of unaligned offers
- Staying in your business genius zone
- Female entrepreneur mistakes and lessons
- How to trust your intuition in business
- Scaling a business without overwhelm
