#179 - Navigating Grief and Trauma as a Solopreneur with Claire Schwartz

This week on Rewild Your Business I’m joined by the incredible Claire Schwartz – grief and trauma coach and healer. Claire brings not only decades of professional expertise, but also the lived wisdom of her own journey through loss and trauma survival. Together, we dive into a conversation most business owners avoid until life forces it upon them:👉 What happens when grief or trauma collides with running your business?👉 Why the “just soldier on” approach can actually do more harm than good.👉 Practical ways to support yourself (and your business) when life knocks you sideways.👉 The importance of honesty, boundaries, and community when navigating hard seasons.We talk about the messy, surreal early days of loss, why connection is the true antidote, and how business owners can prepare themselves now for the unexpected.This conversation isn’t just for those walking through bereavement, it’s for anyone who knows that life can change in an instant, and wants to build a business that can hold them, not just one they hold up.Claire’s approach is direct, compassionate, and rooted in deep truth. Honestly? I wish I’d had her in my corner during my own season of grief.If you’ve ever wondered how on earth you’d keep your business going when life falls apart, or you simply want to hear two women cut through the noise and talk about what really matters, this episode is for you.Connect with Claire:🌐 youcanhealyourgrief.com📖 Her book Putting Out the Fire is available via her website (buy direct from authors whenever you can 🙌)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemschwartz/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessgrieving/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claire.m.schwartz.5More About ClaireClaire M. Schwartz has been walking her path of Grief & Trauma survival for over 35 years. She comes from a place she calls The Dark Ugly™ and has crafted and honed her healing journey with determination, wit and tenacity. She holds a BA from the University of Michigan in Psychology, and she is a Certified Professional Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor and a Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She has been in private practice for over 18 years, as the Owner of Miriam’s Well Healing LLC, working intensively with clients and organisations alike. Claire’s authenticity, directness and compassion make her a sought-after Speaker and Consultant, having taught multiple Grief and Trauma workshops, hosted Grief Retreats, taught twice at The Global Grief Conference and have been a podcast guest across the country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com