Yes, And! w. Bunny Young

After watching this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, you might start to feel like Eleonora’s story, and everything that has unfolded for her since leaving the safety of a growing corporate career, could be possible for you too.Eleonora Valenti is an active member of Bunny’s signature program, DEFY, and her journey is far from usual. Before going full-time in her coaching business and hitting her first five-figure month within her first five months, she was building a high-level career at companies like Nike and Mindvalley.Tho what you’ll hear in this episode is more than a bold career move.It’s what happens when someone decides to trust themselves before the proof is there. When they stop waiting for the “right time,” and start moving with what they know is possible.Elle shares how she navigated the pressure of being the breadwinner for her family, what shifted in the way she approached her business, and how that led to her first five-figure month faster than she expected.There’s also a deeper layer in this conversation. About support. About being in the right room. About what changes when you stop trying to figure everything out on your own and allow yourself to be guided, challenged, and seen.You’ll hear how Elle built a business that moves with her life across countries, motherhood, and constant change, without sacrificing presence, freedom, or the feeling she was actually after in the first place.If you’ve been feeling that pull to do things differently but haven’t fully acted on it yet, we have something for you.Money Magic May is one of the ways you can step into that. MMM is a 30-day experience designed to help you build momentum, shift your relationship with sales, and start seeing what’s possible when you move with clarity and consistency.Click hereTimestamps:00:00 Why this episode exists and what Elle represents03:00 From corporate success to feeling something was missing08:00 The moment she decided to bet on herself12:00 Building a business around values, not just income15:00 Leaving stability while being the main provider18:30 Investing in support before it “made sense”23:00 What actually led to her first five-figure month28:00 When things slow down and why she didn’t panic34:00 The reality of having a zero-income month39:00 Community, support, and not doing this alone44:00 The mindset that keeps everything moving forward48:00 Redefining success beyond just revenue52:00 What she would tell someone who feels stuckConnect with your host, Bunny Young:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/Instagram: @thebunnyyoungConnect with Eleonora ValentiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleonoravalenti/

This episode of Yes, And! is one of a kind. For the first time, Bunny brings on a DEFY member into the studio to talk about the growth she’s experienced since joining Bunny’s signature program.What you’ll hear in this episode is more than just a before-and-after story. Sarah Sturm started her growth journey with Money Magic May (a challenge we’ll be hosting this May again), and she shares how it helped shift her mindset and business to a place where ideal clients were coming into her world with ease.You’ll hear what shifted for Sarah in her relationship with sales, and how everything started to fall into place when she stopped trying to sell and started serving. There’s also a deeper layer in this conversation. About support. About being seen. About what happens when you stop doing everything alone and let yourself be in the room, even when it feels uncomfortable.So this episode is for you if you’ve been in that space where you know you’re capable of more, but something keeps holding you back. This conversation will feel familiar. And maybe, like Sarah, it will show you that the shift isn’t as far away as it seems.If you want to experience a breakthrough moment for you and your business this May, where you have your easiest, most consistent revenue month yet, join us in Money Magic May.This is a 30 day, $33 experience designed to make money feel simple, sales feel natural, and your calendar fill with hell yes clients while you keep your life.You’ll get one clear move a day. Short, focused, and designed to build momentum without overwhelm.You’ll also get:Daily voice notes on Telegram with one money-moving action you can take in under 10 minutes.Four live Zoom coaching calls to go deeper and stay in motion.Simple prompts and scripts you can actually use.And support that keeps you consistent through the month.It starts May 1💸 Join now for $33: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/moneymagicmayTimestamps: 00:00 Yes, And! Podcast w. Bunny Young02:00 Introduction and why this episode is different05:00 Feeling behind in business, and where Sarah started10:00 Money Magic May and the first shifts in mindset15:00 What changed in Sarah’s relationship with sales20:00 From forcing to serving and attracting ideal clients25:00 The role of consistency in building momentum30:00 Being supported and letting yourself be seen35:00 What actually creates sustainable growth in business40:00 Final reflections and what’s possible for you

Most entrepreneurs start businesses with one goal: freedom.But somewhere along the way, those companies end up completely depending on them. And the result is a business that can't scale without the founder, and therefore, a business that can't be sold. In this episode of the Yes, And! Podcast, Bunny talks with investment banker and The Silicon Valley Podcast host Shawn Flynn to talk about what it actually takes to build a company that can be sold.Drawing from years in mergers and acquisitions, venture ecosystems, and startup incubation, Shawn shares why founders should start thinking about their exit from day one.Together, in this episode, they cover: Why every founder should build their business with a potential exit in mindWhat makes a company attractive to buyersThe difference between businesses that scale and businesses that trap their ownersHow intellectual property, systems, and revenue streams impact valuationThe biggest mistake coaches and consultants make when trying to sell their companiesBunny also shares stories from her own entrepreneurial journey, including selling business assets, structuring deals, and why she learned the hard way that becoming an employee after selling a company isn’t always the dream exit founders imagine.If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or consultant who wants to build something valuable and eventually walk away from it, this conversation will change the way you think about your business.Timestamps:00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 why entrepreneurs should think about selling their business02:10 Building companies that run without you04:00 Why processes and scalability increase company value05:30 Acquiring businesses to solve growth problems07:20 The hidden value of intellectual property and business models10:30 Why many founders misunderstand IP valuation11:15 Shawn’s experience living and working in China15:40 What types of companies receive the highest valuations18:20 Why SaaS and subscription models dominate acquisitions20:40 The biggest mistake coaches and consultants make when scaling22:00 Turning personal brands into scalable companies23:30 Deal structures, earn-outs, and founder involvement after acquisition24:30 Why founders should plan their exit before selling26:00 Final advice for entrepreneurs considering selling their businessConnect with your host, Bunny Young:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/Instagram: @thebunnyyoungConnect with Shawn Flynn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpflynn/

Burnout might not be what you think it is.In this episode of the Yes, And Podcast, Bunny invites Executive Coach and Author Shannon Weber, for what feels like a behind-the-scenes conversation about imposter syndrome, leadership, and community. What starts as a conversation about burnout quickly shifts into something deeper. Shannon introduces a powerful reframe: what if burnout isn’t an individual failure, but a systemic issue? What if we’ve been putting the responsibility on ourselves when the structure itself needs to change?From there, they explore:Why “burnout” might actually be moral injuryHow self-care has been commercialized and what real resilience investments look likeThe connection between presence and imposter syndromeWhy exhaustion and busyness are not the same thingHow small systemic tweaks can create real organizational changeThe power of modeling self-love for the next generationThis episode moves between leadership, mental health, motherhood, identity, and generational healing. There’s honesty. There’s laughter. There’s a pink vibrator story. And there’s a reminder that loving yourself is foundational.Shannon also shares the heart behind her global Love Note Project, inspired by the loss of her brother, and how small, tangible expressions of love can shift culture one note at a time.Timestamps00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 Welcome to the bougie hotel lobby conversation02:00 Burnout vs. moral injury: shifting the narrative05:30 Why systemic problems can’t be solved with individual self-care09:00 Resilience investments instead of reactive self-care11:00 The “massage barometer” and what presence really looks like13:00 Imposter syndrome thrives in the shadows17:00 Making friends with the parts of yourself you’ve avoided21:00 The Love Note Project and writing love while we’re alive24:00 Modeling self-love for your children27:00 What a “Yes, And” life means to ShannonConnect with Bunny Young:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/Instagram: @thebunnyyoungConnect with Shannon Weber:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweber/Instagram: @xoshannonweberLove Note Project + downloadable notes: https://www.loveyou2.org/TED Talk: https://www.loveyou2.org/about-me

What if your most valuable asset isn’t your title, your resume, or even your income… but your relationships?In this episode, Bunny connects with Jordan Hoffner, C-Suit level executive, to talk about all things networking, leadership, mental health in the workplace, and what happens after 50 when the traditional career path stops feeling secure.Jordan brings decades of C-suite experience to a conversation that feels surprisingly personal. They talk about why transactional networking fails, why your network and your net worth are deeply connected, and how real opportunity rarely comes from cold job applications.The conversation moves into psychological safety at work, empathy in leadership, and why mental health can’t just be a corporate training checkbox.They also explore the financial and identity crisis many professionals face over 50. If we live to 85 but stop working at 65, what then? Jordan reframes this stage as becoming the CEO of your own life portfolio.Timestamps00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 Why networking still matters in 202402:27 Transactional vs relational networking05:11 Rebuilding your network the right way09:46 Mental health and psychological safety at work13:12 Leadership evolution and leading with empathy14:35 The financial and identity crisis after 5016:24 Becoming the CEO of your own life portfolio18:27 Money, happiness, and the illusion of the “number”20:42 What if it doesn’t take trauma to wake up?22:39 Fulfillment: private equity or walking the earth?24:42 Relationships as mergers and acquisitions30:15 Why The Bear is required viewing for entrepreneurs36:58 Jordan’s definition of a Yes, And lifestyleConnect with Bunny Young:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunnysumneryoung/Website: https://www.abetterplaceconsulting.com/Instagram: @thebunnyyoungConnect with Jordan Hoffner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-hoffner/