As the holiday season picks up, many entrepreneurs find themselves juggling full schedules, family expectations, year-end goals, and the pressure to finish strong. If your energy feels stretched thin or your peace feels harder to access right now… you are not alone. In today’s holiday-themed episode, we’re uncovering three major burnout warning signs every high-achieving entrepreneur needs to watch for in December - before the overwhelm snowballs into exhaustion.  These signs are subtle, sneaky, and easy to overlook when you're focused on clients, business growth, holiday plans, and everyone else’s needs. You’ll learn: ✨ Why December burnout looks different, and why it hits entrepreneurs harder ✨ The #1 boundary slip that silently fuels overwhelm ✨ How energy crashes are actually your Inner CEO waving a red flag ✨ The grounding habits that fall away first (and why that matters) ✨ How to protect your peace as you close out the year ✨ Simple ways to support your mind, body, and business during the holiday season If you want to enter 2026 feeling aligned, clear, energized, and supported - not stressed and stretched - this episode will help you catch burnout before it catches you.   🎁 Need Support Through the Holidays? If this episode spoke to you, I invite you to book a 60-minute 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Session - your reset space to breathe, regroup, and move into the new year feeling grounded and supported. During our session we will: ✓ Clear the mental clutter ✓ Create calm, realistic next steps ✓ Reconnect you to your energy + capacity ✓ Build a simple plan to move into 2026 with less pressure and more peace You don’t have to carry the holidays — or your business — alone. 👉 Book your session here: 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Coaching Session   ❤️ If you loved this episode: Follow The Balanced Businesswoman Podcast Leave a rating & review Share it with another businesswoman who may be nearing burnout this season 🔗 Connect with Lesa Website: LesaFrye.comLinkedIn: Lesa FryeJoin my Facebook Group: The Balanced Businesswoman

This week, we’re heading into Thanksgiving - a season where gratitude is encouraged, celebrated, and spoken aloud.  But what if gratitude wasn’t something we practiced only once a year? What if it was a daily mindset that helped us create peace, presence, and balance… especially when life and business feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, we’re exploring gratitude as a reset. A grounding practice that helps you step out of burnout and back into who you truly are - a woman who is worthy of joy, time, rest, and a business that supports her instead of drains her. Inside this conversation, we’ll talk about: Why gratitude is one of the most powerful mindset tools you have How gratitude improves your emotional well-being and your relationships How gratitude shifts the way you lead, work, and show up in your business Simple daily gratitude practices that feel natural and sustainable How to access peace and presence even in seasons that feel heavy or rushed If you’re craving more breathing room, more calm, and more joy in your life and business… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.   ✨ Mentioned in This Episode: The Peaceful Path to Success — Free 60-minute virtual workshop for high-achieving women who want to grow their business without sacrificing themselves in the process. Date: Wednesday, December 3rdTime: 12:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM MST | 9:00 AM PSTFormat: Live on Zoom You’ll learn how to: Set aligned goals that honor your real life Create boundaries without guilt Build your business in a way that feels supportive, peaceful, and sustainable Come join us — your peace matters. Register here → Peaceful Path 2026   (Apparently this link has decided to stop working (don't you just love technology).  If you've tried to register and couldn't, my apologies.  If you'd like to register please send me an email at coachlesafrye@gmail.com)   Connect with Lesa Facebook Group: The Balanced Businesswoman Insider’s Email List: Join by Clicking Here Coaching: 60-minute 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Session If you loved this episode: Follow the show Leave a written review (this helps more women find the podcast) Share it with one friend who needs encouragement this week 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly rushing, stretched thin, or never able to “catch up,” this episode is going to change how you see time forever. Because time-management isn’t actually about the perfect planner, color-coded calendar, or squeezing more into your day. Time-management begins with self-management. With who you believe you are. With the boundaries you set. With the way you honor your values, your energy, and your capacity. In this episode, we explore: Why traditional time-management strategies often fail (and what to do instead) The difference between employee time and CEO time How to manage your thoughts and identity before your calendar The 3 P’s: Priorities, Planning, and Protecting What it looks like to run your business from peace, versus pressure If you want to experience more space, more presence, more clarity, and more peace — start here. Register for the Workshop Join me on Wednesday, December 3rd at 12PM EST for my live workshop:   The Peaceful Path to Success You’ll learn how to set aligned, sustainable goals for 2026 - without burnout, stress, or overwhelm. ➡️ Register here Connect with Lesa Facebook Group: The Balanced Businesswoman Insider’s Email List: Join by Clicking Here Coaching: 60-minute 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Session If You Enjoyed This Episode Please consider: Leaving a 5-star rating Writing a quick review Sharing it with a friend who needs more peace and alignment in her life + business Your support helps this message reach more women who are ready to create success -  without sacrificing themselves.

If you’ve been thinking, “In order to grow, I guess I’m just going to have to work harder…”  this episode is here to shift that for good. Today, we’re breaking down the 3 systems you must have to grow your business without adding more hours, stress, or pressure. These systems help you stay aligned with your values, protect your peace, and create sustainable success that supports your life - not consumes it. Inside this Episode, You’ll Learn: Why scaling your business has nothing to do with working more hours The Values-Based CEO Time System and how it grounds your business in clarity and intention The Boundaries & Communication System that protects your energy (and your evenings + weekends!) The Client & Revenue Flow System that creates steady, sustainable growth How these systems work together to help you grow from a place of calm confidence — not burnout So if you’ve been craving success that feels peaceful, you are in the right place. ✨ Upcoming Virtual Event — Save Your Seat The Peaceful Path to Success: How to Set 2026 Goals Without Burnout December 3rd, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET | Free 60-Minute Workshop In this workshop, you’ll: Get clear on what you actually want in 2026 Create goals that honor balance and boundaries Walk away with your first aligned goal + a peaceful plan to support it Register Here:  Peaceful Path to Success Workshop Let’s Stay Connected Facebook Community: The Balanced Businesswoman Facebook Group Weekly Insider’s Email for Mindset & Business Support: BBW Insiders Email List Book a 60-minute 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Coaching Session: Click here to Book Your Coaching Session   If You Enjoyed This Episode… Please follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Your reviews help more women find this show and build businesses that support the lives they truly desire.

If you’ve been chasing work-life balance and still feel exhausted or guilty for never doing “enough,” you’re not alone. The old idea of balance doesn’t work - and never really did. What does work now is harmony - building a business and life that support each other, instead of competing for your time and energy. In this episode, I’ll show you why balance leads to burnout, what harmony actually looks and feels like, and how to create it using my A.L.L. Framework™ - Align, Learn, and Leverage (with Systems & Support). ✨ In This Episode, We Cover: Why “balance” often leads to pressure, guilt, and exhaustion The shift toward harmony — and what that looks like in real life How to set boundaries that feel empowering and peaceful Why you don’t need to do everything yourself How leveraging systems + support creates space, freedom, and sustainability A reflective journal prompt to help you shift from balance to flow 💬 Journal Prompt Where am I chasing balance when I could be creating harmony?   🌟 Special Invitation — December Masterclass It’s that time of year again -  the season when we start thinking about next year’s goals. But if just hearing the word goals makes you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Join me on Tuesday, December 3rd at 12 PM EST for a live masterclass: The Peaceful Path to 2026: Goal Setting Without the Stress This isn’t about hustling harder or setting unrealistic resolutions. It’s about creating clear, meaningful goals that honor your values, protect your energy, and truly support the life you want. You’ll leave with a simple, powerful process for setting goals that actually stick — without burnout. 👉 Save your seat:  https://bit.ly/PeacefulPath2026   💕 Join Lesa’s Community + Resources The Balanced Businesswoman Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman Weekly Mindset & Business Support (Insider List): https://bit.ly/BBWInsider Book a 1:1 Escape Overwhelm Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/breakthroughsession

If you’ve ever found yourself hustling hard, chasing goals, and checking all the boxes , yet still feeling disconnected or drained,  this episode is for you. In this week’s conversation, Lesa Frye, Certified Life + Business Coach and host of The Balanced Businesswoman Podcast, breaks down the truth about mindset and why it’s the real key to creating sustainable success. You’ll learn how your thoughts shape your business results, the four mindset traps that keep high-achieving women stuck in hustle mode, and the simple daily shifts that help you grow your business without losing yourself in the process. Lesa shares practical tools from her Success Without Sacrifice™ framework to help you: 💭 Align with your Inner CEO 🧘‍♀️ Set boundaries with your thoughts 💬 Surround yourself with support that keeps you grounded and growing Because you don’t have to choose between success and serenity -  you get to have both. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why mindset determines your level of success The biggest mindset traps keeping women stuck in burnout How to rewire your thoughts for more peace, clarity, and results The journal prompt that helps you lead with faith instead of fear 🪞 Journal Prompt: “Where in my business am I operating from fear instead of faith — and what’s one belief I’m ready to replace today?” 💌 Join the Balanced Businesswoman Insiders Get weekly emails with mindset tips, behind-the-scenes business insights, and exclusive resources to help you grow your business without burning out. 👉 https://bit.ly/BBWInsider 💕 Continue the Conversation Join Lesa and other women entrepreneurs inside The Balanced Businesswoman Facebook Community - a space to connect, get inspired, and build a business that supports the life you love. 👉 http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman 🎧 Listen + Subscribe If this episode inspired you, follow The Balanced Businesswoman Podcast and leave a review -  it helps more women discover how to create Success Without Sacrifice™.

What if I told you that time management might be the very thing keeping you stuck in overwhelm and exhaustion? 😳 In this episode, Lesa Frye -  Life and Business Coach for high-achieving female entrepreneurs - exposes the biggest productivity myth that’s secretly costing you your peace and freedom.  You’ll discover why no planner, app, or color-coded calendar can fix a business (or life) that’s out of alignment, and how to finally break free from the cycle of “never enough time.” Lesa shares: ✨ The truth about why traditional time management doesn’t work for women running heart-centered businesses  ✨ How to shift from managing time to managing energy and priorities  ✨ A simple framework for creating what she calls a Peace Plan™ instead of a rigid schedule  ✨ Practical tips to help you reclaim your freedom — one aligned choice at a time If you’ve ever said, “I just need to get better at managing my time,” this episode will set you free. 💜Ready to build a business that supports your life — not the other way around? Join my free Facebook community, The Balanced Businesswoman, for weekly discussions on mindset, boundaries, and sustainable success. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to stop managing your time — and start mastering your alignment. Connect with Me: 📧Join my email list: Balanced Businesswoman Insiders Community 📧Connect with me via email: lesa@embracejoyfulliving.com 📞 Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions - constantly saying yes, overcommitting, and trying to please everyone - this episode is your permission slip to stop. In The Boundary Blueprint: Why Peace Is the New Power Move, Lesa breaks down how boundaries aren’t barriers, they’re bridges to the peaceful, productive business you’ve been craving. You’ll learn: The truth about why “hustle harder” is keeping you stuck How to set clear boundaries around your time, energy, and relationships Why protecting your peace is the most powerful business strategy you’ll ever use This episode will help you redefine success, not as doing more, but as honoring yourself more. 📝Journaling Prompt: “Where in my life or business am I overextended, and what boundary could I set this week to reclaim my peace? Connect with Me: 👯‍♀️ Join the Facebook group: The Balanced Businesswoman  http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman 📧Connect with me via email: lesa@embracejoyfulliving.com 📞 Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Is chaos calling the shots in your business? If your days feel like constant reaction mode:  emails, client demands, family needs, it might be time to ask yourself: Who’s really running your business… you, or the chaos? In this episode, Lesa Frye shares how to step into your Inner CEO so you can shift from reactive to proactive and finally lead with clarity. You’ll learn: What it looks like when chaos is running the show The difference between “Chaos CEO” and your “Inner CEO” How aligning with your values simplifies decisions Why prioritizing yourself is a powerful leadership strategy 🎧 Plus, you’ll get a simple journaling prompt and action step to help you reclaim control this week. It’s time to stop letting chaos lead. Your Inner CEO is ready to step in.   Connect with Me: 👯‍♀️ Join the Facebook group: The Balanced Businesswoman  http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman 📧Connect with me via email: lesa@embracejoyfulliving.com 📞 Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Ever feel like every “perfect” system you try just leaves you more overwhelmed? You’re not broken … the system is. In this episode of The Balanced Businesswoman Podcast, Lesa unpacks why most productivity systems fail women and shares the simple, flexible ones that actually work. You’ll learn: Why traditional systems weren’t designed with women’s lives in mind The 3 biggest reasons they set us up for burnout The key ingredients women need in systems that support both business and life Three powerful systems you can start using today to protect your peace and boost productivity Plus, Lesa leaves you with a journaling prompt to help you reimagine systems that honor the woman you want to be, not just the business you want to run. Light, fun, and practical - this is the pep talk you’ve been waiting for to finally create a system that feels good and works for you.   Connect with Me: 👯‍♀️ Join the Facebook group: The Balanced Businesswoman  http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman 📧Email: lesa@embracejoyfulliving.com 📞 Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Feeling stretched thin, and not enjoying life,  but still pushing through? You’re not alone, and today’s episode will show you why the very thing you think you don’t have time for might be the key to build a life you love. In this episode of The Balanced Businesswoman, we’re busting the myth that balance is a luxury or a reward you earn after success. You’ll learn why balance is actually a power move, and how implementing a few simple boundaries can immediately bring more peace, profit, and presence into your life. I’ll walk you through: What balance really looks like for high-achieving women (it’s not 50/50!) The hidden cost of operating without boundaries 3 small shifts you can make right now to reclaim your time and energy How balance helps you earn more, not less Plus, I’m sharing a journaling prompt to help you uncover where your energy is leaking.   👯‍♀️ Join the Facebook group: The Balanced Businesswoman  http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman   📞 Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Ever hit a big goal, only to realize you sacrificed yourself to get there? In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the real story behind my success, burnout, and breakthrough. You’ll hear how I built a thriving business, lost myself in the process, and what finally helped me create success without sacrifice. If you're a high-achieving woman who's tired of the hustle and craving a business that honors your life, this is where your journey begins. 🎧 What you’ll learn: The hidden cost of hustle culture 3 strategies I used to reclaim balance The framework behind The Balanced Businesswoman podcast ✨ Want to connect and grow with like-minded women?Join my free Facebook group, The Balanced Businesswoman:👉 https://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman 💬 Craving personalized support?Book a free 60-minute Clarity Call to explore my 1:1 coaching:👉 https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Are you hustling hard but still not seeing the income or freedom you crave? In this episode, Lesa breaks down 3 sneaky mindset myths that keep ambitious women overworking, undercharging, and feeling stuck on the success treadmill. You’ll discover: Why working harder isn’t the answer How hustle culture has shaped your beliefs (and how to break free) The powerful mindset shifts that unlock peace and profit If you’re ready to ditch the burnout and build a business that actually feels good — this episode is your permission slip. ✨ Journal Prompt: Which of these mindset myths is secretly running the show in your business — and what would shift if you let it go?   🧠 Join the conversation inside The Balanced Businesswoman Facebook community: http://bit.ly/TheBalancedBusinesswoman  🎯 Ready for 1:1 coaching? Book a free clarity call: https://calendly.com/coachlesafrye/60min

Is your mind constantly racing with a million to-do’s, but you still feel stuck? Do you crave time to unplug without guilt… or wonder if you’re actually growing your business or just running yourself into the ground? If you whispered “yes,” you’re in the right place. In this trailer episode, I’m sharing what The Balanced Businesswoman is all about, and how this podcast will help you break free from burnout, build a business that aligns with your life, and finally create success without sacrifice. 🎧 You’ll hear: My personal journey from hustle to harmony What to expect from future episodes Why this space was made just for you This is your permission slip to say goodbye to hustle culture and hello to peace, purpose, and profitability. Hit follow now - and let’s become Balanced Businesswomen together.