<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2198188/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a></p><p>What happens when you leave corporate to find freedom—but end up hustling harder than ever?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Anxiously Ambitious</em>, I’m joined by<b> Evie Tavares</b>, a copywriter, brand photographer, and creative marketing expert who helps entrepreneurs sell with empathy and show up in a way that feels true.</p><p>After walking away from a decade in banking during her second maternity leave, Evie set out to build a business on her terms. But like many of us, she found herself repeating old patterns—working late, missing moments, and carrying the guilt she thought she left behind.</p><p>We explore what it really means to build something sustainable, how to show up without burning out, and why empathy might just be your best marketing tool.<br /><br /><b>In this episode, we explore:</b><br />– The subtle ways we recreate hustle culture in our own businesses—and how to shift<br />– How Evie found her way back to real freedom (and why it took nearly 3 years)<br />– What empathy-led copywriting actually looks like—and why it works<br />– The power of showing up before you feel confident<br />– Sharing your story online without overexposing yourself<br />– Why your “ordinary” life might be your most powerful brand asset<br /><br /><b>Guest Bio:</b><br /><b>Evie Tavares</b> is a copywriter and brand photographer helping entrepreneurs market themselves with empathy, clarity, and heart. She’s a mom of two, a former banker turned creative, and passionate about helping others build aligned, human-first businesses.<br /><br /><b>Connect with Evie:</b><br />Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/evietavaresbranding/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> @evietavaresbranding<br /></a>Website:<a href="https://www.evietavaresbranding.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.evietavaresbranding.ca</a></p><p>Links For You:<br />• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsjanettedownie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Follow me on IG</a><br />• <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjanettedownie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Follow me on TikTok</a><br />• <a href="https://anxiouslyambitious.myflodesk.com/bj3xxvhkbr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Subscribe to my newsletter!</a><br />• <a href="https://www.anxiously-ambitious.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Anxiously Ambitious Website</a></p>