Why Playing Small Feels Safe (And Is Costing You Everything) with Lacey Newman

What if the life you’ve been chasing is the exact thing disconnecting you from yourself? In this deeply raw and transformative conversation, George sits down with Lacey Newman, top 1% real estate leader, coach, and speaker to unpack the truth most entrepreneurs avoid: Success doesn’t create peace. Peace creates sustainable success. Lacey shares her powerful journey from building a life that looked perfect on paper… to realizing she was completely disconnected from herself. Together, they explore the hidden patterns that keep entrepreneurs stuck: self-doubt, lack of self-trust, performance-based worth, and chasing validation, and how to break free from them. This episode is not about tactics. It’s about truth. Because when you stop sacrificing your soul for your business… everything changes. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why success without self-trust leads to burnout and disconnection The real reason entrepreneurs feel empty even after “making it” How childhood patterns impact your ability to trust yourself The difference between working for peace vs from peace How to rebuild self-trust through small daily commitments Why most people follow the wrong business path (and how to find yours) The hidden cost of performance-based worthiness How to design a business that aligns with your life, not replaces it Key Takeaways: ✔️External success cannot fix internal misalignment. ✔️Self-trust is built through small, consistent commitments to yourself. ✔️Most burnout comes from building a business out of alignment. ✔️You don’t need more effort, you need to let go of what’s not working. ✔️You are the architect of your business (and your life). ✔️Copying someone else’s path guarantees misalignment. ✔️True success is building a business you don’t need to escape from. ✔️Peace isn’t the reward, it’s the starting point. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – The illusion of success and why it doesn’t create peace [03:00] – Lacey’s story: success on paper, disconnection in reality [07:00] – Childhood patterns and losing self-trust [11:30] – How to rebuild trust with yourself (practical steps) [15:00] – Performance-based worth vs true self-worth [20:00] – Why copying others keeps you stuck [25:00] – Designing your business around your values [30:00] – Motherhood, boundaries, and redefining success [36:00] – Letting go of what no longer serves you [42:00] – The power of community and aligned support [48:00] – Authenticity, integrity, and being fully seen [54:00] – Why you must stop chasing peace and start choosing it [1:00:00] – Daily practices to reconnect with yourself   Connect with Lacey Newman Lacey Newman is a top 1% luxury listing agent, leader of The Elevated Living Advisory at Compass, keynote speaker, and host of the Emmy-nominated TV show The American Dream. With over 20 years of experience, she now helps entrepreneurs, especially women, build aligned, profitable businesses rooted in authenticity, self-trust, and sustainability. Website: https://laceynewman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignedwithlacey/ Your Challenge This Week: If this episode resonated… Share it with someone who needs this reminder Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @alignedwithlacey with your biggest takeaway Leave a review if this conversation shifted something for you And most importantly, take 10–15 minutes today to sit in silence and listen. That’s where everything starts. Live Events & Retreats Ready to step out of the noise and reconnect with what actually matters? Join George at an upcoming immersive event designed to help you realign your vision, simplify your strategy, and build a business that feels as good as it performs. Explore events: mindofgeorge.com/retreat Join The AllianceThe Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust, connection, and long-term sustainability. Apply for 1:1 Coaching If you’re ready to stop chasing and start building from alignment, apply to work directly with George.