16: It’s Time To Simplify | The Doors Are Closing For Season 1

What started as two women sitting in a Starbucks saying, “If only people could just hear our conversations…” turned into a podcast that cracked business wide open. In Today's episode, Gwen and Natalie pull back the curtain even further. They talk about slowing sales, shiny-object pivots, the pressure to look confident when you’re still figuring it out, and the courage it takes to say no—even to good opportunities. They unpack the reality of building a business rooted in integrity, why sales conversations matter more than ever, and how authenticity (not perfection) is becoming the real currency in today’s market.This isn’t a dramatic goodbye. It’s an intentional pause. A conversation about trust, intuition, simplifying, and choosing depth over speed. If you’ve ever wondered, “What am I doing?” or felt the tension between chasing growth and building something sustainable—you’re not alone. Season One may be wrapping, but the honesty isn’t going anywhere.Connect With Your Hosts:⁠Follow Gwen on Instagram⁠⁠Visit Grit and Tenacity Consulting Website⁠⁠Listen to The Reigning Queen Podcast⁠⁠Follow Natalie on Instagram⁠⁠Visit Natalie Barnett Website⁠⁠Listen to The Embodied Entrepreneur Podcast