You don’t become a boss without paying a price. But what if the cost keeps climbing — and it’s you on the line?

In this deeply honest solo episode, Dana Kadwell reflects on a powerful moment from her interview with Dixie Bagley: the idea that every entrepreneur pays a price to lead.

From burnout and resentment to health scares and missed time with family, Dana shares how even when you love your work — really love it — there are moments when the business you built starts to break you.

This is a conversation about the pressure of being the decision-maker, the weight of responsibility, and the reckoning that comes when your body (and your heart) starts saying, enough.

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Sink or swim — it’s a phrase we all know. But what happens when you realize… you don’t want to swim anymore?

In this solo quick chat, Dana Kadwell unpacks a vulnerable truth sparked by last week’s conversation with Dixie Bagley: not every goal deserves to be chased to the end. Dana shares her personal struggle with goal-setting, the fear of failure that’s shaped her choices, and the surprising realization that sometimes sinking isn’t the loss we think it is — it’s actually the win.

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Dixie Bagley didn’t go looking for a wedding venue — it found her. In this episode, she shares the wild story of how an impulsive property visit, a personal tragedy, and a last-minute wedding turned into a life she never expected. From double-booked disasters and boundary-setting breakdowns to the high cost of keeping 36 toilets clean, Dixie gets real about what it actually takes to run a venue. This is a story of sink-or-swim moments, resilient choices, and learning to follow the spark… even when it feels like chaos.

If you’ve ever built something by accident — or by sheer force of will — this one’s for you.

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Sometimes, the most unexpected moments give us exactly what we’ve been missing.

In this solo episode, Dana reflects on a powerful conversation with Sarah Narcus of Olio—and how it unearthed something deeply personal: the quiet but profound joy of sharing your vision, your excitement, and your heart with someone who really sees it.

From early sales missteps to rediscovering what it means to genuinely connect with a potential client, Dana dives into what it looks like to lose your spark... and then find it again—in the most surprising of places.

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In this vulnerable solo episode, Dana opens up about the years she spent shapeshifting to fit the mold—hiding that she was a teacher, a mom, or even just herself. From navigating burnout and resentment at the venue to reckoning with the fallout of people-pleasing in leadership, she shares the turning point that forced her to stop pretending.

This episode is a reflection on the power (and cost) of authenticity in life and business—and a reminder that if your whole heart and whole truth aren’t in it… what’s the point?

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What happens when a planner sees a gap in the market and goes all in? In Sarah Narcus's case: a million-dollar loan, a historic renovation, a baby in a hard hat, and the opening of one of Boston’s most unique venues—right before a global pandemic. Sarah joins Dana to talk about living in the “and,” embracing the juggle of motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how doing things with your whole heart and whole truth is the best sales strategy around.

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You know exactly where you're meant to go.
But the path to get there? That part feels… unclear.

This week’s episode is about those moments—when you’re holding tight to the vision, but every direction feels blocked.

It’s about staying with it. Getting creative. And believing that yes is still possible—even if it doesn’t come the way you expected.

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Kim Moody’s story stirred something real: the moment when a dream feels too big—and you’re tempted to settle. In this solo reflection, Dana shares her own journey of gut instinct, fear, failure, and the supernatural moments that changed everything.

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