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Sep 2024
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166- Sustainable Success: Self Care for ...

Carole Jean Whittington, Autistic Burnout Researcher at Whittington Well-Being
About this episode

In this episode, we're diving deep into the heart of entrepreneurship with Rory Lemon, a heart-centered business strategist and ND creative. Rory shares invaluable insights on how neurodivergent creatives can prioritize self-care to avoid burnout while building sustainable success in their businesses.


Whether you're running a full-time business, balancing a side hustle, or just exploring the world of entrepreneurship, Rory has the roadmap you need:


  1. Health Care – Taking care of your physical and mental well-being.

  2. Wealth Care – Building financial stability while staying aligned with your values.

  3. Stealth Care – Practicing quiet, mindful self-care that supports creativity and longevity.

Tune in as we explore how to nurture yourself while nurturing your business, and discover practical strategies to thrive without sacrificing your well-being.


Don’t miss this crucial conversation for ND creatives who are ready to build a business that reflects their passions, without burning out along the way.


Listen now and start building your roadmap to sustainable success!


🔗 👉 It’s not too late to register for SELF CARE SEPTEMBER:

https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/offers/view/1172608 


🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 

STEP 1: Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and discover if you are in burnout or not, and if so, what’s your burnout level from a Poblano Pepper Level 1, where there’s just a bit of heat up to the Ghost Pepper Level 5 when “you’re so hot, you’re not.”  You’ll get the opportunity to join our free Step 2 Class after you take the quiz.


Take the Quiz: https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1155744 


🔗 Connect with Rory Lemon(Aid):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorylemonaid/

https://www.facebook.com/rory.lemonaidosteopath.7



#SelfCareSeptember #BurnoutRecovery #WellBeing #Neurodivergence

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