Ever feel like you’re living two lives — the reliable 9–5 woman and the ambitious founder quietly building her empire before and after work?

In today’s episode, I am breaking down what it really looks like to be a female founder working a 9–5 while managing energy, structure, and mindset—without burning out or feeding toxic hustle culture.

• A realistic “day in the life” of juggling a job + a business

• Why energy zoning beats time management every time

• The self-care habits that keep high achievers grounded

• The identity shift from employee → CEO (yes, even if you still have a boss)

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This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media: @yourgirlmedia

key points:

hustle culture, female founder, high achiever, self care, women entrepreneurs, balancing a 9–5 and a business

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