Building a Business You Love (Without Burning Your Life Down) with Nicole Culver

Today, Kim is joined by coach, founder, and CEO of Elevate, Nicole Culver, a straight-talking, big-hearted entrepreneur who helps CEOs scale profitably and sanely. They get into the real stuff: momentum that looks slow on the outside but compounds over time, setting values-based boundaries at home and work, and why “problems you once wished for” are still problems… just better ones.If you’ve ever felt pulled between being present for your family and growing your business (or your health goals), this conversation is your permission slip to simplify, focus on what actually moves the needle, and trust yourself again.In this episode you’ll hear:Slow, steady, real growth—and why that’s a superpower“Problems you wished for”: reframing challenges as evidence you’re leveling upValues in action: how Nicole’s family runs on clear intentions (hello, nightly dinners) and strategic “no’s”The CEO time trap: why living in client delivery feels productive—but stalls growth—and how to rebalance toward marketing & salesMetrics that matter: focusing on the few levers that drive results vs. 40 hours in CanvaPity parties with purpose: letting yourself feel it, then pausing and moving forwardHealth parallels: training your “weak muscles” in business (the stuff you avoid) to create real balanceIntrinsic motivation & self-trust: becoming the woman who does what she says she’ll doResources & linksFollow Nicole Culver on Instagram: @nicoleculverExplore Elevate (funnels, systems, scaling with sanity): link in Nicole’s IG bioConnect with Kim:Instagram: @kim.schaperWebsite: ⁠⁠kimschaper.com