Brianna: From Publishing a Book at 7 to Burning Down a 10-Year Business — a Story of Unshakable Belief

At seven years old, Brianna published her first book and dreamed of changing the world. But her path was far from easy. Bullied in school, battling an eating disorder, and starting a business at 16, she learned grit the hard way. Ten years later, after building a successful agency, she burnt it all down to rebuild life and business on her terms — and birthed Overflow, her global movement helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses while actually enjoying their lives.In this episode, Brianna shares:How writing and publishing a book at 7 shaped her entrepreneurial mindsetThe harsh lessons of bullying, judgment, and proving herself in boardrooms at 16Why she walked away from a thriving 10-year business to build OverflowThe mindset shifts and support systems that keep her grounded while growingWhy so many entrepreneurs hit big milestones yet still feel empty — and how to stop that cycle.If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your clients, your dreams, or your business alone, Brianna’s story will inspire you to believe again. This isn’t just about scaling a business. It’s about creating a life of happiness, health, freedom, and impact — a life of Overflow.Connect with Brianna:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-johnston-8b1229102/?originalSubdomain=ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_briannajohnston/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com