In this solo episode of the Book of Balance podcast, Patricia Oholeguy, former childcare business owner and financial strategist, shares the hidden truth about entrepreneurship that nobody talks about: you can be profitable and still be failing.
Drawing from her powerful conversation with Dana Hunter Fradella from Girls Who Recover, Patricia introduces the game-changing concept of emotional profit margin, measuring business success not just by your bank account, but by your joy, energy, presence, and fulfillment.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✓ How to start a business at 70% instead of waiting for perfectionism (the "C+ energy" approach that actually works)
✓ Why knowing your financial "floor" changes everything about work-life balance and business decisions
✓ The hidden cost of success that's bankrupting women entrepreneurs emotionally and spiritually
✓ How to calculate your emotional profit margin and make decisions that honor both your bottom line and your wellbeing
✓ Why women entrepreneurs suffer from "Lone Ranger Syndrome" and how to break free from isolation
✓ The permission slip you need to start your business without another degree, certification, or "one more thing"
✓ Real strategies for work-life balance when you're a mom, entrepreneur, and human trying to do it all
Patricia shares vulnerable stories from owning her daycare, navigating divorce, being "overqualified," and choosing to measure success differently. If you're a woman entrepreneur struggling with perfectionism, burnout, or feeling like you're always behind, this episode will give you permission to redefine wealth on your own terms.
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