Episode 114 : Navigating Business Growth, Burnout, and a New Direction, with Founder and Coach: Carla Pelcastre
In this episode of the Business Bravery Podcast, I’m joined by Carla Pelcastre, Founder, CEO and clinician at Second Wave Counseling, PLLC, and Founder of Second Wave Coaching.
Carla shares how an unexpected move into private practice grew into a group practice, and what it feels like to step into something new after 10 years in mental health. We talk about the bravery of sharing a new coaching offer before it has traction, and trusting that being new to one part of business doesn’t erase years of experience.
You’ll also hear how focusing on clients can help quiet some of the overthinking that comes with business growth, and why facing difficult decisions directly matters.
And we talk about joy. Not the big, perfect version. Just those small sparks that can make a difference when you love your work but you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed.
If you’re building an online business and finding your next direction, this one might be what you need right now.
Episode 110 : Building a Sustainable Business Around Your Real-Life Capacity
In this episode of the Business Bravery Podcast, I’m talking about what it really looks like to build a sustainable business around your actual life, not the fantasy version of you who has unlimited time, energy, and support.
I share four shifts that have helped me build my online business around real-life constraints. We talk about letting go of the pressure to become someone else, creating business boundaries that protect your capacity, and building systems you can fall back on when life interrupts.
You’ll also hear how I plan ahead, build buffer time into client work, and triage what matters during lower-capacity weeks instead of trying to push through everything.
And we’re redefining success too. Because income matters, but so does having time for your life, enjoying your work, and creating a business you can actually sustain.
If you’ve been feeling the pressure to keep up with how other coaches or service providers work, this one might be what you need right now.