I used to believe that if I just followed the business playbook, I would finally get it right. Someone always had the perfect plan, the proven steps, the secret formula. But the truth is, the business playbook was never written for women like us. It left me exhausted, second-guessing myself, and completely out of alignment.

In this episode of #ActuallyICan, I am sharing how chasing someone else’s version of success led me from burnout to balance and how I found the clarity to build a values-driven business that actually fits my life.

You will hear me share:

• Why following someone else’s rules never leads to freedom
• How I learned to create my own sustainable growth formula
• The small mindset shifts that brought me from burnout to balance
• How I use strategy ideas that actually fit who I am
• What it means to make every choice a values-driven one

I also talk about the strategy ideas that helped me move from burnout to balance while building a sustainable growth formula rooted in my own values. These strategy ideas are about doing less, trusting yourself more, and creating space for what actually matters.

If you are tired of trying to fit into someone else’s mold, this conversation will help you start building your own sustainable growth formula with confidence and clarity. Because the truth is, your business only works when it works for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Grove

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Blog Post: Rule 6: The Follow the Blueprint Rule

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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I manifest?” or wondered whether the Law of Attraction is just a little too woo-woo to work in the real world, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re manifesting parking spots, more clients, or your next big career move, I’m breaking down the real, practical steps you need to know.

These are the manifestation examples and stories that have helped me build businesses, hit big goals, and create the life I truly want. If you’re ready to learn how to manifest what you want, hit play.

Note: This is a special rerelease of one of my all-time favorite episodes. I’m revisiting it because the response was so strong, and I know you’ll find something new in it even if you’ve heard it before.

In this episode, I’m covering:

• How to manifest what you want and why defining your desires clearly can be the difference between daydreaming and actual results.
• Manifestation examples and the surprising way I used the Law of Attraction to score front-row parking spots (and how this small habit set the stage for bigger wins).
• How to manifest success and what it really takes to stay in the right energy, even when doubt creeps in.
• How do I manifest if I have self-doubt? The mindset shifts that helped me move from skepticism to manifesting big outcomes.
• How to trust the process and why letting go of control and practicing gratitude is non-negotiable if you want your dreams to actually show up.

Your turn: What’s one thing you’re ready to manifest in your business this month? DM me on Instagram: @katyripp and let me know. I’d love to cheer you on!

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Grove

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Midlife on Purpose: Workbook

The Secret

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We’ve all been taught that business is a battlefield, that someone else’s win means our loss. But that rule was never written for us. In this episode, I’m tearing down the competition rule and replacing it with something far stronger: collaboration, connection, and community.

I’ll share how choosing collaboration vs competition has shaped every part of my work, from running a wine bar and coffee shop to building a coaching practice rooted in generosity. You’ll hear how an abundant mindset creates more growth, more opportunity, and more real relationships. Because when women shift from competition to collaboration, we create space for being abundant and building something that lasts.

When women collaborate instead of competing, we grow stronger together. That’s how we build businesses that are both value-driven and sustainable. These are the kinds of business sustainability strategies that don’t just make money once; they build long-term trust, impact, and freedom.

Inside this episode:

• The mindset shift from scarcity to being abundant in life and business

• How to create partnerships rooted in trust and business confidence

• Why collaboration vs competition changes everything about your growth strategy

• Real-world business sustainability strategies that balance profit and purpose

• The power of building value-driven relationships that expand your reach

If you’re ready to stop competing for crumbs and start creating real success together, this episode will remind you that true business confidence comes from community, not comparison.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Blog Post: Rule 5: The Competition Rule — And How to Build a Better Sisterhood

The Grove

Female Founders Collective Meetups - Join us for FREE!

CONNECT WITH KATY RIPP:

Website: www.katyripp.com

Instagram: @katyripp

Pinterest: @katyripp

Facebook: @katy.ripp

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