From doing to being: Redesigning your business for sustainability with Tracie Root

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp at https://liberateyourbusiness.com/What does it actually look like to design a business that supports your capacity — instead of constantly stretching it?In this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp sits down with Tracie Root, founder of the Gather Community, to explore the tension so many entrepreneurs feel between showing up for clients and creating space for themselves.They talk about what happens when a business grows out of community and starts to feel more transactional, how hustle culture conditioning shows up even when we intellectually reject it, and why rebuilding capacity is an ongoing process — not a quick fix.Together they explore:The difference between doing and being in leadershipDesigning systems that reduce burnoutWhy asking for help can feel exhaustingThe emotional weight of keeping promises to clientsBoundaries, spaciousness, and redefining responsibilityHow community businesses evolve over timePractical ways to create breathing room without breaking commitmentsTracie shares how her goal for the year is to feel more expansive — and what that means in real terms, from looking at her calendar differently to rethinking how support shows up in her business.This conversation is a powerful reminder that sustainable leadership isn’t about doing less — it’s about designing differently.If you’re a founder who wants to build a business rooted in care, integrity, and capacity, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.🎤 JOIN US IN THE FEMINIST PODCASTERS COLLECTIVE🔥 Meet Tracie Root – Your Guide to Living Boldly! 🔥https://www.tracieroot.com/Some people wait for life to happen. Tracie Root makes life happen.  After a devastating loss turned her world upside down, Tracie didn’t just rebuild—she reinvented herself. She faced financial crisis, single parenthood, and uncertainty head-on, choosing bold action over fear. What emerged was a woman on a mission—to help others step into their power, take charge of their future, and create success on their terms.For over thirteen years, Tracie has inspired and coached women entrepreneurs nationwide, guiding them to break through barriers and build structured, sustainable, and thriving businesses. As the visionary force behind The Gather Community, she transformed in-person events into a powerful nationwide movement, connecting ambitious women who are ready to go all in.Whether she’s lighting up the stage as a speaker, leading game-changing masterminds, or championing women to take BOLD, decisive action, Tracie’s energy is contagious.  When she’s not coaching or speaking, you’ll find her soaking up the Santa Cruz sunshine with her husband and their four-legged sidekick.  💡 Are you ready to think bigger, dream bolder, and take action? Then Tracie Root is the woman you need to meet!