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Jul 14
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I'm Evolving (What's Next for Me + My Bu...

Sam Vander Wielen
About this episode

What happens when your business no longer matches who you’ve become?

This is a raw, behind-the-scenes episode where I’m sharing what it feels like to run a successful business while outgrowing the version of myself who built it. There’s no “5-step plan” here—just real talk about what happens when the inside stuff starts shifting and the outside needs to catch up.

I’m bringing you along as I grieve, evolve, and slowly rebuild what business—and life—look like from here.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know who I am in my business anymore,” you are not alone. And this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

  • Why comfort can actually feel uncomfortable in business
  • How grief and healing have shaped my entrepreneurial path
  • What I’m letting go of and what I’m exploring (without needing a “plan”)
  • Why I’m finally creating outside of performance metrics
  • What it means to build a business that evolves with you
  • 4 takeaways to help you through your own pivot or personal growth season

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