Ever feel like your boss never lets you take a break… even though you are the boss? In this episode, Michelle and Sara dive into why creative entrepreneurs and self-employed folks are notoriously bad at resting and what to do about it. They explore the messy truth behind hustle culture, guilt-driven productivity, and the myth that rest is a reward instead of a right. Expect real talk, humor, and actionable “thinky-thinks” to help you stop running your business into the ground and start finding peace, presence, and grace for yourself. Key Topics: Why self-employed people are terrible at taking time off How internalized “bad boss” habits drain creativity Mindset shifts and strategies to reduce exhaustion Practical ways to build rest into your work life Learning to love your boss (you) again Perfect for: creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and performing arts professionals who feel overworked, overwhelmed, and overdue for a break. ☕ Grab your coffee (or whatever helps you cope) it’s time to talk about real rest.Links you're gonna want:  7 types of rest youtube video with Saundra Dalton-Smith  7 types of rest PDF By Dr Sarah Ropp Go read this book Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey _________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed today’s episode, here’s how you can support the show: Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it helps more creative entrepreneurs find us. Share this episode with a friend or colleague who might be struggling with scaling pressure. Connect with us: thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespeakeasycooperative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative  

Episode 2: The Five Stages Of Marketing Grief 🎙️Welcome to Episode 2 of How to Run Your Business Without Hating Your Boss! In this episode Michelle and Sara will be talking all about The Five Stages of Marketing Grief. If you’ve ever wanted to throw your laptop out the window because marketing feels exhausting, confusing, or downright grief-inducing, you’re not alone! In this episode, Michelle and Sara unpack what they call The Five Stages of Marketing Grief. Marketing is necessary, but it doesn’t mean we have to love every part of it. Just like grief, our relationship with marketing isn’t a straight line. One moment you’re motivated, the next you’re bargaining with yourself about why you don’t really need it. It’s a cycle - messy, nonlinear, and often frustrating. Join us as we: - Break down the stages of marketing grief (yes, complaining is part of the process!). - Talk honestly about why marketing feels so hard. - Help you recognize where you are in the cycle. - Offer encouragement for when you’re tempted to give up (or just pout a little). Whether you’re in denial about social media, angry at algorithms, or finally making peace with your email list, this conversation will give you perspective, humor, and some practical strategies. ____________________________________________________________________________ About your hosts: Michelle Markwart Deveaux and Sara Campbell are two business strategists who’ve helped hundreds of voice teachers, music educators, multi-teacher studio owners, performers, and creative entrepreneurs build sustainable, money-making businesses that actually align with their values. ____________________________________________________________________________ Mentioned in this show: Sara is now taking applications for her excellent branding and marketing program! Only a few slots left, and it launches on Oct 1, so get on the stick and set up your call with Sara. https://savvymusicstudio.com/bravepants-branding-and-marketing-program/ 💡 Listener Love: We want to hear from you! Got a myth you’d like busted, a secret you want revealed, or a rant you’d love us to dive into? Send us your ideas! ✨ Support the Show: If this episode made you laugh, sigh, or feel a little less alone, help us keep going! 👉 Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, or wherever you listen. 👉 Every download and review gives us the motivation to bring you more boss-busting conversations!

Episode 1: Why “Scaling” Might Be Killing Your Arts Business Welcome to the very first episode of How to Run Your Business Without Hating Your Boss! Hi, we’re Michelle Markwart Deveaux and Sara Campbell - two business strategists who’ve helped hundreds of voice teachers, music educators, multi-teacher studio owners, performers, and creative entrepreneurs build sustainable, money-making businesses that actually align with their values. In this episode, we’re tackling a big myth in the entrepreneurial world: 👉 That scaling is always the answer. Here’s what we’ll cover today: Why online business advice about scaling may secretly be sabotaging your arts business. How “bigger” doesn’t always mean more profitable (or more sustainable). Why staying exactly the size you are - or even downsizing - might be the smartest business move you can make. The mindset traps that lead creative entrepreneurs to feel like failures if they’re not “scaling like Instagram says.” We’ve been in the trenches ourselves, and we know the pressure creative business owners face. So grab your coffee, tea, or whatever helps with business-induced anxiety, and let’s dig in. 🎧 Listen now to learn why you don’t have to scale to succeed. Let’s Stay Connected If you enjoyed today’s episode, here’s how you can support the show: Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it helps more creative entrepreneurs find us. Share this episode with a friend or colleague who might be struggling with scaling pressure. Connect with us: thespeakeasycooperative.com/speakeasy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespeakeasycooperative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakeasycooperative