212: Outward Productivity to Inward Fulfillment with Cathryn Lavery

Sometimes you get to the top and realize you’ve built your own prison. The hard work, late nights, and big numbers can lead to fractured relationships and personal emptiness if it’s built off of outward productivity.Today we’re talking with Cathryn Lavery about shifting from hustling your way to the top to integrating inward fulfillment into your decision-making - something that leads to feeling good about yourself, what you’ve created, and celebrating with the people you love the most.In this episode, you’ll learn:Lessons from Tony RobbinsFrom the fine recipe to  successful entrepreneurThe prison Cathryn built for herself while building her businessHow business affects personal relationships and vice versaPresence over balance in your lifeBuying the business backHow Cathryn measures enoughnessDetaching working and being productive from success and happinessAllowing yourself to have whitespaceWhat personal fulfillment looks like to CathrynCathryn is a serial entrepreneur, 2019 Inc 500 member, and the founder of BestSelf, a product brand that develops tools to help people become the best version of themselves, whether that be hitting their goals or cultivating healthy relationships. Endorsed by Shark Tank star Daymond John, BestSelf won Shopify’s Build a Bigger Business competition, received one-on-one mentorship from Tony Robbins, and sold over $45 million in product over 6.5 years before being acquired in 2022. Cathryn just repurchased the company earlier this year and is looking forward to having a do-over and applying the lessons she's learned along the way.Resources from this episodeFoundations for Getting Out of Your Head - a FREE 5-day private podcast experience. During this 5-day private podcast experience, I will cut through the noise and be your guide to breaking free from what is holding you back - your thoughts.You get a discount using the coupon code GUTSY on bestself.co.Connect with Cathryn LaveryInstagram: @cathryn.lavery Website: bestself.co Connect with LauraAuraFacebook: @thatlauraauraTikTok:  @thatlauraauraInstagram: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.comSupport the showLeave a Review!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. It also helps other women like you know they're in the right place to get support.https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-gutsy-podcast/id1445481970