29. From Burnout to Breakthrough | Vision Casting Client Case Study with Kristen Stegall

When you’re over-capacity, stuck in the weeds, and questioning your value - you don’t need a productivity hack. You need a new perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Novice Studios founder Kristen Stegall to talk about the quiet burnout that crept up on her, how she almost disqualified herself from doing Prepping for Everest… and why going through it ended up changing everything. Kristen shares what it was like to step into the role of strategist, reimagine her business model, and face the voices in her head that told her she wasn’t experienced enough to lead.This conversation is honest, powerful, and a real behind-the-scenes look at what Prepping for Everest can do for entrepreneurs who are ready to scale - but stuck in survival mode.Kristen Stegall is the founder of Novice Studios, a marketing agency that helps business owners align their podcasting efforts with broader content and sales strategies. She’s known for making clients feel seen, heard, and confident on camera. Kristen is redefining what it means to be a producer - and stepping into a visionary role in her business.🏔️ Learn more about Silverback Ventures on our website.Some key takeaways from this episode include:Why Kristen thought she wasn’t ready for Prepping for Everest - and why she was wrongThe hidden costs of pushing through burnout without pausing to reevaluateHow Prepping for Everest gave Kristen a framework to confidently stepping into strategyWhat shifted when Kristen stopped seeing herself as a podcast producer and started owning her role as a marketing leaderHow a single question (“Why double your revenue?”) changed the way she sets goalsYou started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.Connect with Us: WebsiteSilverback Ventures LinkedInScott Woods LinkedInSteff Thomas LinkedInYouTube