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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 8 MIN

PINCH Pt.5: When Success No Longer Feels Right

from EmpowerHER Business Podcast · host Linette Cottrell/Coach/Accountant/Writer

What if the discomfort you’ve been feeling is actually guiding you somewhere new?Sometimes the pinch isn’t a problem to fix—it’s an invitation to shift.In PINCH Part 5 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette closes this reflective mini-series by exploring what happens after we notice the pinch. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, the tension, fatigue, or misalignment we feel isn’t failure—it’s feedback. It’s the moment where life asks us to adjust, evolve, and trust the next version of our path.This gentle pause invites you to release the pressure to “push through” and instead listen to what your body, business, and spirit may be asking of you now. When we honor the signals instead of ignoring them, the next step becomes clearer—and more aligned.In this Soul Spa PINCH Part 5 episode, you’ll experience:A closing reflection on what the “pinch” has been teaching youInsight into how discomfort can guide growth and alignmentA grounding moment to reconnect with your inner guidancePermission to shift direction without shame or starting overEncouragement to trust the evolution of your business and lifeThis episode is part of The Soul Spa — short solo pauses you can return to whenever you need a moment of grounding.#EmpowerHERBusinessPodcast #SoulSpa #PinchSeries #EntrepreneurGrowth #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #BlackWomenInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #BusinessMindset #MindfulEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurWellbeing #NervousSystemSupport #AlignedBusiness #PersonalGrowthJourney #BusinessEvolution #WomenEntrepreneurs #ClarityAndCalm #HolisticEntrepreneurship #TrustTheProcess #PurposeDrivenBusiness #SustainableSuccessSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨  Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: [email protected]  📱 Connect on Instagram: HERE @empowerher_biz Together, we’re helping women entrepreneurs thrive beyond Year Five!

What if the discomfort you’ve been feeling is actually guiding you somewhere new? Sometimes the pinch isn’t a problem to fix—it’s an invitation to shift. In PINCH Part 5 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette closes this reflective mini-series by exploring what happens after we notice the pinch. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, the tension, fatigue, or misalignment we feel isn’t failure—it’s feedback. It’s the moment where life ask...

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