Can You Build a Business and a Life? - Samantha Enslen - S3 - E1

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Samantha Enslen, founder of Dragonfly Editorial, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving business and a peaceful life. From accidentally starting her agency to managing a 25+ person team and navigating AI disruption, Samantha shares what it means to lead with clarity, calm, and conviction.Whether you’re just starting your journey or feeling overwhelmed by growth, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking a more human approach to entrepreneurship.💬 In This Episode:How Samantha accidentally founded Dragonfly EditorialBuilding a business around family and sanity—not hustleFinding balance in leadership, parenting, and personal healthHonest reflections on layoffs, AI, and what’s nextThe importance of doing the next right thing📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Sam’s accidental path to entrepreneurship02:00 – What Dragonfly Editorial does today05:00 – From 2000-page proposals to thought leadership06:30 – Why she moved to Ohio to build a better life08:30 – What health means to her (beyond just physical)12:00 – Managing stress, cortisol, and contribution17:30 – How she redefined balance post-202024:00 – Pivotal moments: cashflow crisis, layoffs, and AI29:00 – Advice to aspiring entrepreneursLearn more about Dragonfly Editorial:Dragonfly EditorialConnect with Samantha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaenslen/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1