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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 36 MIN

the hardest (and best) parts of being your own boss

from your gen z co-worker · host Think HR

Being your own boss sounds like the ultimate dream - no micromanaging, no rigid schedules, and complete creative freedom. But let’s be real: entrepreneurship isn’t just sipping lattes in cute coffee shops and calling the shots. It’s also full of uncertainty, self-discipline, and wearing all the hats.In this solo episode, I’m getting real about the highs and lows of running my own business. I’ll share the best parts - like flexibility, impact, and designing a career on my terms - and the hardest parts - like financial unpredictability, decision fatigue, and the occasional loneliness of entrepreneurship. Plus, I’ll break down what I wish I had known before taking the leap and how I’ve built a business that actually works for my life.Whether you’re already self-employed, thinking about making the jump, or just curious about what it really takes, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode!-----LINKS:Find Emily:IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠-----Intro Song: A Growing Success by Dip Diet-----Sign up for my newsletter - "life over work insider" https://www.thinkhr.ca/

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