Have you ever built something successful—only to realize it wasn't sustainable?

In this episode, I'm sharing why I walked away from my membership model after two years. Not because it was failing financially—but because it wasn't aligned with my constitution, season of life, or the depth of transformation I wanted to facilitate.

This isn't about memberships being "wrong." It's about discovering what's right for you.

Together, we'll explore:

• Why monthly recurring revenue isn't the holy grail for everyone (and what matters more)
• The hidden energetic costs of always-on business models—and how to recognize them
• What I learned about myself after running two different membership experiments
• How cohort-based programs can still offer recurring income (it's not all or nothing)
• The palpable difference in depth and transformation when everyone walks the journey together
• 10 essential questions to help you determine YOUR right business model
• Why trusting what you already know about yourself matters more than following trends

Whether you’re currently running a membership, considering launching one, or simply sensing that something in your business model feels off, your business model should honor your unique wiring. Your creative process. Your season of life.

And yes—it can still be profitable. Maybe even more so.

Ready to design a business that truly fits you?

Join me December 5–6 for Design Your Dream Business—a 2-day, IFS-based virtual planning retreat to create your 12-month business map, aligned with your deepest Self.

✨ Learn more & save your seat: www.saraavantstover.com/dream

Resources:

• Join the “Design Your Dream Business in 2026” Retreat
• Episode 232: What a Cease and Desist Letter Taught Me About Soul-Powered Leadership
• Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
• Connect with Sara on Instagram
• Connect with Sara on LinkedIn

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Do you ever create a business plan in January—only to abandon it by February?

If so, you’re in good company. (And no, it’s not a discipline problem.)

Welcome to Episode 2 of “The Season of Slow Business,” a five-part series exploring what it means to lead and grow from rhythm, rest, and feminine wisdom—instead of push and urgency.

In this episode, I share how one mentor’s radical advice completely transformed my approach to business (and life). And I’ll show you why understanding your natural rhythms is only half the equation for stewarding your sacred business.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Why spaciousness is a strategy, not a luxury—especially for sensitive women
• The signs your business is draining your energy (and how to shift that)
• Nature’s blueprint for sustainable business growth through the seasons
• How to discover your personal energy map—and why it matters more than any “expert” formula
• Why most business plans fail (and a more holistic approach that makes a plan actually work)
• How to design your year around your rhythms—not someone else’s

If you’ve been trying to force yourself into more masculine business models—or you’re tired of creating plans that only one part of you wants to follow—this episode offers a saner, more soulful alternative.

Your business can honor your sensitivity. Your need for spaciousness. Your unique energy.

And yes—it can still be successful. Maybe even more so.

Ready to design your 2026 in this way?

Join me December 5–6 for Design Your Dream Business—a 2-day, IFS-based virtual planning retreat to create your 12-month business map, aligned with your deepest Self.

✨ Learn more & save your seat: www.saraavantstover.com/dream

Resources:

• Join our “Design Your Dream Business in 2026” Virtual Retreat
• Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
• Connect with Sara on Instagram
• Connect with Sara on LinkedIn

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After two years of publishing weekly content, I arrived in France this autumn and felt a deep truth drop in—what once felt aligned had turned into pressure. My body, my spirit, and my nervous system were asking me to slow down.

This episode marks the beginning of 'The Season of Slow Business,' a five-part series exploring what it means to lead, create, and grow from rhythm, rest, and feminine wisdom—instead of urgency and overfunctioning.

In this opening episode, I share a story I’ve never told publicly—and how that experience is speaking to me again now, as I turn 48, navigate perimenopause, and begin a new chapter in France.

Together, we’ll explore:

• What the Slow Business Movement really is (and what it’s not)
• How autumn invites us to release what's no longer sustainable in our businesses
• Why slowing down might be the most radical and strategic move you can make right now
• How to begin creating a business that honors your body, your nervous system, and your season of life

If you’re moving through a transition, craving more space, or simply tired of pushing through, this episode will meet you where you are—and offer you a new path forward.

Because your business doesn’t need more pressure. It needs more presence. And so do you.

⭐ And, as a special gift, I want to offer you free access to one of my most popular programs, “The IFS Kickstarter Kit.” This will teach you the foundational concepts of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model—a proven framework that has helped me and countless others navigate challenges, build inner clarity, and create thriving, soul-aligned businesses.

Through this 7-part video series, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how IFS works and how to apply it to your own life and business. These are the same principles I teach in my advanced programs, now made accessible in an introductory format.

To receive your complimentary “IFS Kickstarter Kit,” all you have to do is:

1) Leave a review of this podcast.

2) Email a screenshot of your review to hello@saraavantstover.com

It’s as simple as that!

Resources:

• Order Sara’s books
• Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
• Connect with Sara on Instagram
• Connect with Sara on LinkedIn

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DYDB 2026 Regular