Brewing Balance with Monica (MJ) Mitchell: Coffee Rituals to Prevent Burnout for Women Entrepreneurs CTUT - 38
SEP 16, 202526 MIN
Brewing Balance with Monica (MJ) Mitchell: Coffee Rituals to Prevent Burnout for Women Entrepreneurs CTUT - 38
SEP 16, 202526 MIN
Description
Guest: Monica Jeane (MJ) Mitchell
Website: mjmitchell.com
Specialty: Preventing burnout in women entrepreneurs through sustainable business practices
Key Topics Discussed:
π Morning Coffee Rituals
MJ's daily routine: Dog walk → Coffee on back patio → Grounding before the chaos
The power of calm before diving into business demands
Creating sacred space for mental and physical preparation
β Coffee Preferences & Coaching Style
Favourite flavours: Caramel vanilla, smoky cinnamon blends
Meeting clients over coffee walks for more personal, relaxed coaching sessions
Using coffee culture to build trust and remove formal barriers
π From Serial Entrepreneur to Burnout Coach
30+ years in business ownership across multiple industries
Started in fitness/wellness (20 years) → Life coaching → Professional organising
Recognised burnout as a common thread across all industries and clients
β‘ The "Band-aids and Duct Tape" Problem
Why passionate business owners struggle: Never taught sustainable business practices
The loneliness of entrepreneurship and analysis paralysis
Importance of outside perspective: "You can't read the label from inside the jar"
π― Key Parallels: Coffee Brewing vs. Business Building
Patience: Can't rush a perfect cup or sustainable success
Enjoyment: Savouring the process, not just rushing to results
Seasonality: Different flavours for different business seasons
Ritual: Creating consistent routines for clarity and focus
π‘ Memorable Client Stories
"Frappuccino Friday" mastermind sessions in Orlando
Salon owner client: Combining hair appointments with business coaching
The holistic approach: Personal life changes affect business rhythms
Actionable Tips Shared:
Hire a Coach Early: Get outside perspective and experience-based guidance
Embrace Morning Rituals: Create calm before chaos with intentional routines
Practice Patience: Let your business brew naturally, don't force rapid growth
Connect Personally: Use informal settings (coffee walks) for deeper conversations
Think Holistically: Personal life changes impact business energy and decisions
Free Resource Offered:
MJ offers complimentary burnout consultations for listeners - actionable steps, whether you work with her or not!