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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 1H 13M

Stop Trying to Do Everything Yourself | Vibe Your Vibe

from Vibe Your Vibe · host Kirk Francis

Everyone loves the idea of “having it all.”Career. Kids. Business. Freedom. Balance.But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs and parents are exhausted trying to live up to that expectation.In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, to talk about the moment she stopped trying to be superwoman and how that decision changed everything.This conversation goes far beyond bookkeeping. It’s about burnout, delegation, building support systems, and what it really looks like to build a business while raising a family.In this episode, we talk about:• Getting laid off and turning it into a business• Why trying to do everything yourself leads to burnout• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur• The power of networking and referrals• Delegation, outsourcing, and buying back your time• Why financial literacy still isn’t taught properly• Building a life that actually works for youAbout MarielMariel Fry is the founder of FM Bookkeeping, where she helps service-based businesses gain clarity around their numbers instead of avoiding them. After working in corporate travel, media, and finance, including time at HBO, she built a business that supports both her clients and her family.Website: https://www.fmbookkeeping.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielfryIf this conversation resonates with you, consider subscribing to Vibe Your Vibe and sharing this episode with someone who needs to hear it.#VibeYourVibe #podcast #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance #delegation #businessgrowth #founderlife #buildinpublic #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusiness

Everyone loves the idea of “having it all.”Career. Kids. Business. Freedom. Balance.But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs and parents are exhausted trying to live up to that expectation.In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, to talk about the moment she stopped trying to be superwoman and how that decision changed everything.This conversation goes far beyond bookkeeping. It’s about burnout, delegation, building support systems, and what it really looks like to build a business while raising a family.In this episode, we talk about:• Getting laid off and turning it into a business• Why trying to do everything yourself leads to burnout• The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur• The power of networking and referrals• Delegation, outsourcing, and buying back your time• Why financial literacy still isn’t taught properly• Building a life that actually works for youAbout MarielMariel Fry is the founder of FM Bookkeeping, where she helps service-based businesses gain clarity around their numbers instead of avoiding them. After working in corporate travel, media, and finance, including time at HBO, she built a business that supports both her clients and her family.Website: https://www.fmbookkeeping.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielfryIf this conversation resonates with you, consider subscribing to Vibe Your Vibe and sharing this episode with someone who needs to hear it.#VibeYourVibe #podcast #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance #delegation #businessgrowth #founderlife #buildinpublic #FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusiness

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