DEEPLY RESTED PODCAST
Ep. 1: Rest is Revenue
with Arianna Smith & Annie Robershaw
Do you ever feel like the grind of business ownership is wearing you down? What if you could run a successful business while feeling deeply rested and fulfilled?
In this inaugural episode of the Deeply Rested podcast, host Maegan Megginson dives into these questions with guests Arianna Smith and Annie Robershaw. Arianna, a licensed therapist and strategic copywriter, and Annie, founder of Delightfully Free, share their stories of burnout and their transformative journeys toward aligning their businesses with personal values. Together, they explore the power of practices like sabbaticals, personal growth, and redefining how they pay themselves as business owners. Maegan, Arianna, and Annie unpack the reality of balancing the financial, creative, and relational aspects of business for true well-being. This is the foundation for becoming a deeply rested entrepreneur, and we can’t wait for you to listen.
In this episode, Annie and Arianna will share…
- The real reason we go into business for ourselves (00:26)
- Annie and Ari’s dark days of burnout (05:42)
- The pivot point for many burned-out entrepreneurs (22:41)
- Maegan’s big “ah-ha” that led to the creation of this podcast (39:24)
- How you can embody ‘Rest as Revenue’ (45:50)
- Tips to integrate personal growth into your business (49:54)
Unexpected ways deep rest can transform your life (01:04:51)
If you’ve been seeking ways to build a business that supports your well-being without compromising on success, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to start redefining success on your own terms.
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Meet The Guests
Arianna Smith
Arianna Smith is a licensed therapist, strategic copywriter, and witchy soul who specializes in helping therapists and healers elevate their practice through heart-centered, purpose-driven copy and email marketing. By blending clinical insight, intuitive wisdom, and no-fluff content strategy, she helps providers express the essence of their heart’s work, authentically connect with their audience, and attract right-fit clients to grow and scale their practices.
Annie Robershaw
Annie Robershaw is the founder of Delightfully Free, a soulful community for childfree folks rooted in seasonal living, simplicity, and liberation. Weaving together her clinical wisdom, intuitive exploration, and joyful alchemy, Annie helps you get to the core of who you are and what you need to live a sustainable life infused with your unique gifts and desires underneath the cultural expectations and pressures holding you back. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist, an Approved Consultant with the EMDR International Association, and hosts a cozy EMDR Therapist Support Community.
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Connect with Annie: Visit annierobershaw.com to subscribe to Annie’s newsletter and stay updated on opportunities to join the Delightfully Free Community or work with Annie individually.
- Connect with Arianna: Join Arianna’s newsletter, The Weekly Wordsmith, for results-driven copywriting advice infused with heart. www.ariannasmith.com/newsletter
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