Building a Business Around Life
Tue Feb 03 2026
This wasn’t a planned episode.
What started as grabbing a journal for a photoshoot turned into a moment of deep reflection—one that reminded me I wasn’t lost in my business, I was standing at the end of a chapter.
In this solo episode, I share the story of a ten-year vision I wrote in 2016 and rediscovered in 2026—only to realize every single thing on that list had been completed. That realization opened the door to bigger questions about success, growth, and what it actually means to build a life around your business instead of chasing more for the sake of it.
This episode is a reflection on:
Redefining success beyond revenue and hustle cultureBuilding a business that supports your life, not consumes itChoosing “enough” in a world that constantly tells us to want moreThe reality of doubt, risk, and remembering your own worthHow teaching, mentoring, and leadership naturally evolved over timeWhy alignment matters more than growth for growth’s sake
I also share the less visible side of my work—the systems, mistakes, and lessons behind building a six-figure bakery, managing teams and finances, teaching entrepreneurship, and learning (again and again) that there is no version of business where you get to have it all.
This isn’t an episode about having all the answers.It’s about reflection, intention, and building something honest and sustainable.
If you’re feeling behind, questioning your path, or wondering what success really looks like for you, this episode is for you.
Learn moreYou can find more about my bakery, classes, and business education work at👉 https://www.daniskitchenshop.com/
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This wasn’t a planned episode. What started as grabbing a journal for a photoshoot turned into a moment of deep reflection—one that reminded me I wasn’t lost in my business, I was standing at the end of a chapter. In this solo episode, I share the story of a ten-year vision I wrote in 2016 and rediscovered in 2026—only to realize every single thing on that list had been completed. That realization opened the door to bigger questions about success, growth, and what it actually means to build a life around your business instead of chasing more for the sake of it. This episode is a reflection on: Redefining success beyond revenue and hustle cultureBuilding a business that supports your life, not consumes itChoosing “enough” in a world that constantly tells us to want moreThe reality of doubt, risk, and remembering your own worthHow teaching, mentoring, and leadership naturally evolved over timeWhy alignment matters more than growth for growth’s sake I also share the less visible side of my work—the systems, mistakes, and lessons behind building a six-figure bakery, managing teams and finances, teaching entrepreneurship, and learning (again and again) that there is no version of business where you get to have it all. This isn’t an episode about having all the answers.It’s about reflection, intention, and building something honest and sustainable. If you’re feeling behind, questioning your path, or wondering what success really looks like for you, this episode is for you. Learn moreYou can find more about my bakery, classes, and business education work at👉 https://www.daniskitchenshop.com/