19. Building a Business That Actually Supports Your Life with Stephanie Ross

In this episode of The High Functioning Hot Mess, I sit down with business educator, speaker, and founder of Sister Circle, Stephanie Ross, for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, resilience, and what it really looks like to rebuild your life when things don’t go as planned.Stephanie shares her journey from building a six-figure fitness studio in her early 20s to navigating massive financial stress, burnout, and ultimately making the difficult decision to walk away and pivot.What unfolded next wasn’t failure—it was a return to alignment.We talk about what it means to be a “high-functioning hot mess”—the kind of woman who keeps showing up, keeps achieving, keeps pushing… even when she’s exhausted underneath it all.This episode is for the woman who is holding a lot, doing a lot, and starting to feel like something needs to shift.The reality of high-functioning burnoutStephanie’s entrepreneurial journeyThe power of communityRecognizing when it’s time for a resetDaily rituals that actually matterYour body as a messengerLetting go of hustle cultureShowing up authentically (even in business)You don’t need more discipline—you need more alignmentYour body will always tell you when something is off (if you’re willing to listen)Consistency doesn’t mean pushing through—it can look like soft, sustainable rhythmsYou are allowed to pivot, rebuild, and redefine what success looks likeSometimes the most powerful move is choosing a different waySmall Business Sister Circle www.stephanieleaross.com Instagram: @stephanieleaross @smallbusiness.sistercircle If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend or tag me on Instagram—I love hearing what lands for you 🤍Connect with Elizabeth: 💻 https://www.elizabethalicellc.com/ 📸 @elizabethalicerd on Instagram 💌 Subscribe to Vitality Vignette for cozy wellness musingsNow on TikTok! The High Functioning Hot Mess💬 What We Talk About:🫶 Key Takeaways🔗 Connect with Stephanie🎧 Loved this episode?