This week we’re getting raw and real about something that’s draining so many entrepreneurs: building a business that doesn’t actually line up with your own values.

Ever feel like you’re running your biz on autopilot - doing things “the way it’s always been done” - and wondering why you’re exhausted, unfulfilled, or even resentful of the very business you created? Been there.

In this episode, Patti and Meghan unpack:

• How we realised our businesses were running on old blueprints that didn’t serve us anymore.

• What happened when we stopped chasing “shoulds” and started building around our actual values.

• Why burnout isn’t always about overwork - sometimes it’s about misalignment.

• The tough (but freeing) process of redefining our programs, policies, and priorities.

• The power of clarity: when your staff, students, and parents know what you stand for, everything shifts.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of “more, more, more” but less and less joy, this conversation is your permission slip to pause, re-evaluate, and dare to do things differently.

It’s back-to-school season and we’re diving in: messy socks, missing spoons, feral summer children and all. In this episode, Patti and Meghan laugh through the chaos of school prep, swap war stories about labeling crayons, and get real about what kids (and parents) need to thrive this year.

This isn’t a Pinterest-perfect guide. It’s the truth about cereal-for-dinner, teenage meltdowns, and how to actually build resilience in your kids when they’d rather just quit. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or coach, you’ll find both the comic relief and the encouragement you need to tackle a new school year.

We chat about:

• Why labeling spoons should be a thing (seriously).

• The exhaustion crash every kid hits in September.

• Why grit and perseverance are at an all-time low, and how to fix it.

• How to handle those “I want to quit!” moments in sports and dance.

• The importance of teachers and parents being on the same team.

• Why middle schoolers are really just toddlers 2.0.

• The life-saving power of routines, sleep, and snack prep.

• Real talk on phones, social media, and setting boundaries that actually work.

Grab your coffee (or tequila) and join us as we get you and your kids ready to survive - and maybe even enjoy - the back-to-school season.

Welcome to the very first episode of No Bras Required! We’re Patti and Meghan - dance studio owners, mums, and professional chaos jugglers - and we’re diving right into the messy, funny, and very real life behind running a studio while raising a family.

This week we’re swapping baseball tournament war stories, tackling the exhaustion of back-to-school season, and being brutally honest about what it takes to keep showing up when your body (and brain) just want to quit.

Inside this episode:

• The late-night tournaments and early-morning school runs that almost broke us.

• Why resilience and goal-setting aren’t just for the kids.

• What happens when your personal values don’t align with your business's culture.

• How we restructured our programs to reflect what we actually believe in.

• The family hacks that keep us (mostly) sane on the busiest weeks.

• Why messy, honest conversations with your kids and staff are non-negotiable.

So grab your coffee… or your tequila… and let’s talk about what it really looks like to build a life and a business that don’t burn you out.