They met for their weekly coffee chat and they hit record. Welcome back to another episode of Business Behind Closed Doors where your hosts Gwen and Natalie chat about all things business, personal life, and everything in between. In this episode, Gwen is getting personal and opens up about the “death of illusions”, that moment in life when the expectations, traditions, and roles you grew up with no longer fit, and you’re left figuring out who you really are. From navigating childhood trauma and past relationships to redefining motherhood and personal boundaries, this episode dives into the messy, real, and often unspoken parts of life that so many women experience.
Gwen shares her personal journey of emotional burnout and learning to step into her own sovereignty while letting go of the weight of other people’s expectations. She talks openly about marriage, mom guilt, and the small yet powerful moments that shaped her perspective, including those behind-the-scenes, life-changing “aha” moments that happen when you least expect them. Through laughter, vulnerability, and a whole lot of truth, she normalizes the conversations so many of us are afraid to have.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s normal to feel stuck, overextended, or like you’re doing life all wrong, this episode is your permission slip to stop carrying everyone else’s expectations and start prioritizing yourself. Gwen and Natalie’s chat is raw, empowering, and refreshingly relatable — a reminder that embracing your own path doesn’t just benefit you, it impacts everyone around you too. Grab your coffee, tune in, and get ready to be reminded that it’s more than okay to live life on your own terms.
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