Unveiling the Illusion of Perfection: Embracing Joy and Alignment in Business

The "perfect business" has us hustling and overwhelmed. - Jessica Lackey   Joy. That is what came up for me while Jessica and I spoke. Finding joy and fulfillment in and outside of the work you do is important for your health and well-being.    Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor with a background in corporate leadership and a Harvard Business degree. Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line…at all costs. Now, she combines her deep experience in consulting, Fortune 500 operations leadership, and coaching to help businesses grow without sacrificing the well-being of their clients, team, and community.    So you can see why I was so excited to have her on the Podcast with me. Today's conversation is on the journey of being a business owner and the high expectations that come with it. Helloooo, the idea of creating the "perfect" business. Plus how we need to let those expectations go so we can align our business with our true goals so we can, ultimately, live a life that will fill us with joy.  Jessica believes in finding balance and making time for activities that bring us pure joy and fulfillment outside of the digital space. She shares how getting hands-on with crafts has been her secret recipe for her disconnecting from the constant demands of entrepreneurship.    As Jessica continues to grow her business, she remains committed to helping other business owners navigate the challenges and seasons of change while staying aligned with their true mission and objectives.    Be sure to leave a review or comment letting us know your thoughts as we dive in.    In this episode, we chat about: The pressure to create a "perfect" business  The allure of the 7-figure lifestyle Social media standards vs. Reality  Should you scale your business?  Finding alignment with your business The importance of finding fulfillment outside your business Mentioned in this episode:    Connect with Jessica Linked In Instagram   Stay Goaldone