142. Letting Go of Perfection and Pressure in Business with Robin McIntire

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do all the things in your business — perfectly — this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air 💗 This week on Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa sits down with Empowerment Coach and Super Connector Robin McIntire for a heart-opening conversation on what it really means to grow a successful business as a driven woman — without sacrificing your peace. Robin shares the truth about perfectionism, pressure, white space, and the mindset work it takes to stay grounded while going after big goals. You’ll hear: How to drop the masks and show up authentically in networking and life Why connection and community are essential (not optional) for entrepreneurs The secret to calming your nervous system when the pressure rises The power of white space — and how to create more of it in your calendar How to lead yourself with both ambition and self-compassion Whether you’re building your business during naptime, after hours, or with a full schedule, this episode will help you come back to your center and remember: you’re not alone 💕 Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Doing Business Like a Woman00:24 – Meet Robin McIntire: Empowerment Coach + Super Connector01:29 – Releasing perfectionism and reconnecting with calm02:57 – What is a Business Matchmaker (and how Robin earned hers!)04:00 – The path to championing women — and why it matters05:30 – How self-judgment holds us back06:09 – Showing up authentically (and attracting the right people)07:17 – Centering yourself before networking08:44 – Real connection vs. transaction networking10:00 – Grounded meets driven: what it means + how to live it11:20 – Creating calm through thoughts, language, and presence13:25 – The power of catching stressful thoughts before they spiral15:00 – Thought awareness as a skill and practice16:50 – Entrepreneurship and the “I should be farther by now” lie17:59 – The mental pattern of “I don’t have time”20:15 – How white space helps prevent burnout21:10 – The language we use: “I’m tired,” “I’m overwhelmed,” and other energy drainers22:50 – Why community is essential (especially for women entrepreneurs)26:00 – Practical tips for creating white space + calendar boundaries30:06 – Where to connect with Robin + grab her free resources Connect with Robin: 🌐 Website: www.robinmcintire.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robin-mcintire 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/robinmcintirecoaching 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/RobinMcIntireCoaching 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RobinMcIntireCoaching Stay Connected: 📩 Sign up to receive my Friday Newsletter! https://avanticreativegroup.mykajabi.com/newsletter-opt 💭 Your thoughts and experiences matter to me! Share your takeaways from this episode with me. https://www.speakpipe.com/DoingBusinessLikeAWomanPodcast 🌐 Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women  Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then, you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE. Subscribe to the podcast + download each episode on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.