143 - "The Toxic Culture of Busyness: How to Break Free from the 'Hustle and Grind' Mentality"

<p>Monica speaks with Jennifer Bassman who teaches women how to acknowledge their own burnout, as well as, how to build an awareness of their stress levels, create effective boundaries, start working based on their natural strengths and talents, and stop feeling responsible for everyone and everything. She is the author of Stop Being A Doormat, The Burnout Recovery Method (Fall 2023), a Certified CliftonStrengths coach, and has coached hundreds of business professionals through burnout recovery since 2012. Jennifer has been a pet care business owner and operator since 2000.&nbsp;</p> <p>Her 22 years of pet care industry experience and knowledge are often referenced in her work. She is passionate about supporting other female entrepreneurs. Jennifer, who is originally from Des Moines, Iowa, grew up to be a people pleasing perfectionist who is obsessed with dogs and fresh sweet corn. She started her first business in her 20s without any experience, surviving on Diet Dr Pepper and sheer determination. She is now living in Dallas with her husband and three dogs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Episode Quote: You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm. ~Unknown&nbsp;</p> <p>Jennifer's Contact Info:</p> <ul> <li>https://jenniferbassman.com/</li> <li>jennifer@jenniferbassman.com</li> </ul> <p>Episode sponsor: <a href="https://zeuscloset.com/products/solopreneur-package?_pos=1&amp;_psq=solop&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank">Zeus' Closet Solopreneur Package&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Ways to reach Monica:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast</li> <li>Email: monica@monicaallen.com&nbsp;</li> <li>Follow me on Clubhouse - @monicaallen2 Join my Clubhouse Club - &nbsp;Become Your Own Boss - Social Media Room hosted each Thursday at 10AM EST.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Grab Monica's <a href="https://www.becomeyourownbossebooks.com/optin1646696347225" target="_blank">Free Ebook</a></p> <p>Get the <a href="https://www.becomeyourownbossplanner.com/optin1647802166714" target="_blank">Become Your Own Boss pla