#041: The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy

Welcome to the 7th episode of Take the Leap's second season. In this episode, "The Librarian’s Guide to Business with Mary Williams: Systems, Stories & Scaling with Joy" we have Season 1 podcast guest, Mary Williams return to the mic with us to discuss business pivots, reading fiction, and reflections on how the entrepreneurial landscape is changing. Listen to Mary’s Season 1 episode, “You are Your Best System with Mary Williams” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube. Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include: Entrepreneurs should focus on personal alignment rather than chasing trends or societal expectations. Fiction provides a lens for exploring business struggles, problem-solving, and understanding human dynamics. Many entrepreneurs are reconsidering full-time self-employment in favor of hybrid work models (i.e. side hustles alongside jobs). There will be an economic and emotional hangover from the 2024 election that will likely extend into early 2025. Success in business is deeply tied to self-awareness, connection, and embracing joy. Guest & Host Information:Guest, Mary Williams, Owner of Sensible Woo and Host of The School of Moxie podcast.Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect with Mary:Receive Weekly Business Readings in Your Inbox! Subscribe to Sensible Woo on YouTube Find Mary on Instagram @sensiblewooFind Mary on Threads @sensiblewooVisit the Sensible Woo website Listen to The School of Moxie Podcast Guest Bio: Mary WilliamsMary Williams is the CEO and founder of Sensible Woo, home of The School of Moxie Podcast.  A librarian by trade, who established herself in the entertainment industry as the digital archivist for a major animation production studio, she has consulted for not only entertainment companies, but also marketing agencies, tech start-ups, and non-profit fundraising organizations.  Connect with us:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Take the LeapFollow us on Instagram: @taketheleap_todayFind Ashlan on Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram