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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 20 MIN

I Built Success the Wrong Way — and It Cost Me Everything

from The Aligned Business Show - For founders who refuse to betray themselves to succeed. · host Vicki

What happens when you build a successful business… but lose yourself in the process?In episode 2 of The Aligned Business Show, I’m sharing my personal story of building success in a way that looked good from the outside — high revenue months, business growth, momentum — while something very different was happening underneath.Like many women entrepreneurs, I followed the rules of business success… until the cost became too high.In this episode, we explore:• The hidden cost of unaligned success• Why external success doesn’t always equal internal wellbeing• The warning signs of burnout and disconnection in business• What many women in business are waking up to• How to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health, sanity, or lifeIf you’re growing a business but something feels off, exhausting, or unsustainable — this episode is for you.Follow the “Business As You” movement on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.aligned.business/#alignedbusiness #momentrepreneur #womeninbusiness

What happens when you build a successful business… but lose yourself in the process? In episode 2 of The Aligned Business Show, I’m sharing my personal story of building success in a way that looked good from the outside — high revenue months, business growth, momentum — while something very different was happening underneath. Like many women entrepreneurs, I followed the rules of business success… until the cost became too high. In this episode, we explore: • The hidden cost of unaligned...

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What happens when you build a successful business… but lose yourself in the process?In episode 2 of The Aligned Business Show, I’m sharing my personal story of building success in a way that looked good from the outside — high revenue months,...

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