What happens when a mastermind retreat kicks off with an unexpected construction crew, no heat, and no hot water? You laugh, go to dinner, and call it a story! I'm pulling back the curtain on ALL of it—the best retreat I've ever hosted, the mindset spiral I didn't see coming, and the real reason I'm done saying I'm "rebuilding" my business. This one's a diary entry and a pep talk all in one, and you're gonna feel it. If you've ever felt the toxic pressure to compare yourself to a past version of your success, or if you're struggling to balance ambitious goals with being a present parent—I hope this episode gives you the permission you need to finally burn the plan and start fresh. → 🎧 Binge the Main Character Energy Private Podcast: https://meganyelaney.com/main-character-energy → Get the full show notes (with all the links) here: https://meganyelaney.com/2026/05/11/identity-shift-required-to-scale-and-a-mastermind-retreat-recap