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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 20 MIN

"Tide and True" Learn How to Charge What You're Worth

from Her Story. Her Journey. Fictional Stories, Real Business Mentorship · host Melissa Lahti

When generosity turns into exhaustion, it’s time to face the truth: you can’t build a business by giving everything away.In this heartfelt fiction episode, one woman discovers that “helping” friends for free was keeping her stuck in survival mode. As she learns to value her time, charge what she’s worth, and step into her power, her business finally begins to flourish.If you’ve ever felt guilty about pricing, struggled with boundaries, or wondered if your dream was worth pursuing, this story will remind you that your gifts are valuable, so are you.charging what you’re worth, women entrepreneurs, stop working for free, boundaries in business, small business inspiration, imposter syndrome, burnout recovery, uplifting audio drama, Hallmark style story, business fiction podcastWant more behind-the-scenes insight, journal prompts, ad-free episodes, and early access to new stories? Join the Her Story Society on Patreon:⁠⁠https://melahti.com/HerStorySociety⁠⁠About the Podcast: Her Story. Her Journey is where fictional storytelling meets real-world business inspiration. Each episode shares a short, emotionally rich story designed to help you move forward in your own entrepreneurial journey, whether you're just starting or starting over.I’m Melissa, a successful business owner, mom of six, and business coach with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 7 years coaching women just like you. I’ve built multiple income streams from home while raising a family, and I believe in learning through story, because stories stick. If you’ve ever felt like business advice wasn’t made for your life, you’re in the right place.

When generosity turns into exhaustion, it’s time to face the truth: you can’t build a business by giving everything away.In this heartfelt fiction episode, one woman discovers that “helping” friends for free was keeping her stuck in survival mode. As she learns to value her time, charge what she’s worth, and step into her power, her business finally begins to flourish.If you’ve ever felt guilty about pricing, struggled with boundaries, or wondered if your dream was worth pursuing, this story will remind you that your gifts are valuable, so are you.charging what you’re worth, women entrepreneurs, stop working for free, boundaries in business, small business inspiration, imposter syndrome, burnout recovery, uplifting audio drama, Hallmark style story, business fiction podcastWant more behind-the-scenes insight, journal prompts, ad-free episodes, and early access to new stories? Join the Her Story Society on Patreon:⁠⁠https://melahti.com/HerStorySociety⁠⁠About the Podcast: Her Story. Her Journey is where fictional storytelling meets real-world business inspiration. Each episode shares a short, emotionally rich story designed to help you move forward in your own entrepreneurial journey, whether you're just starting or starting over.I’m Melissa, a successful business owner, mom of six, and business coach with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 7 years coaching women just like you. I’ve built multiple income streams from home while raising a family, and I believe in learning through story, because stories stick. If you’ve ever felt like business advice wasn’t made for your life, you’re in the right place.

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When generosity turns into exhaustion, it’s time to face the truth: you can’t build a business by giving everything away.In this heartfelt fiction episode, one woman discovers that “helping” friends for free was keeping her stuck in survival mode....

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