What if boundaries weren’t about being rigid, but about reclaiming your energy, your time, and your values?

In this After Hours episode, Annelies Tjebbes, CEO and founder of Roots and Rivers, shares what it looks like to lead with empathy, design anti-capitalist structures in business, and bring your whole self into your work. This is not about productivity hacks. It’s about building an ecosystem that supports real people, not just outcomes.

If you’re navigating leadership, running a values-driven business, or returning from a big life transition like maternity leave, this episode offers grounded practices for working sustainably and intentionally. With grounded examples and heartfelt insight, Annelies shares the rhythms, rituals, and reminders that help her team (and herself) stay well while doing meaningful work.

In this episode, Annelies walks you through:

⚡ How panic attacks reshaped her definition of success and sustainability

⚡ The small but powerful team rituals that build trust and care

⚡ What it means to schedule with your health in mind

⚡ Setting boundaries that protect both your time and your energy

⚡ Weekly rhythms that make space for clarity, rest, and intention

⚡ How to right-size your schedule and delegate without guilt

⚡ The importance of internal projects and investing in your team

⚡ Why protecting deep work time fuels creativity and impact

This episode is your invitation to create a work culture that actually feels good, starting with the way you treat yourself.

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In this After Hours episode, Annelies Tjebbes, Founder and CEO of Roots & Rivers, offers a refreshingly honest look at how she’s reshaped her leadership style since experiencing severe burnout and panic attacks a decade ago.

What is After Hours?

After Hours is the Magic Hour Podcast’s new bonus episode series, designed to give listeners an even deeper dive into key topics. Unlike the main episodes, which focus on storytelling, journeys, and big-picture conversations, After Hours shifts into a workshop-style format where guests share actionable strategies, hands-on exercises, and expert insights that listeners can apply right away.

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Where curiosity meets creativity, this podcast dives into entrepreneurship, creative marketing, and inclusive design. Each episode features insightful conversations with industry leaders who challenge norms and inspire fresh thinking. If you’re a marketer, creative, or just seeking new perspectives, this is your space for connection, growth, and a little magic.✨

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