In this bonus episode of The Alchemy of Success, we bring you a live panel conversation recorded at Little Beach House in Malibu, featuring a group of founders in what many would consider their “second act.”

This conversation explores the realities of building and rebuilding — career pivots, trusting intuition, setting boundaries, and redefining success beyond traditional markers such as money, status, or external validation. Each founder shares their own path, offering a grounded look at what it takes to navigate entrepreneurship in a way that is both sustainable and self-honoring.

Across the panel, themes of inner work, resilience, and non-linear growth emerge — alongside honest reflections on failure, timing, and the decisions that shape both business and life.

In this episode, we explore:

• The role of intuition in career pivots and major business decisions
• Balancing analytical thinking with instinct and self-trust
• Setting and maintaining boundaries as a founder
• Navigating success, failure, and non-linear growth paths
• Redefining success beyond external validation

Key Frameworks

• Boundary Setting
• Trusting Intuition
• Non-Linear Success

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Action Points

• Practice saying no to opportunities that aren’t aligned
• Explore tools like human design to better understand decision-making
• Prioritize self-care and resilience as part of long-term success

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Panel and Founders' Backgrounds

02:23 The Role of Intuition in Career Transitions

10:56 Defining Success: A Personal Journey

16:21 Navigating Boundaries in a Masculine Environment

20:06 The Birth of Lavender & Truffles

23:40 Key Lessons from the Founders' Journeys

29:26 Exploring Human Design and Personal Boundaries

35:40 The Emotional Journey of Founders

39:50 Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

43:09 Advice for the Next Generation of Founders

50:40 Redefining Success and Failure

Guests

Meredith Markworth-Pollack ⁠@palmacolectiva⁠ | ⁠palmacolectiva.com⁠

Alicia Liu @lavenderandtruffles | lavenderandtruffles.com

Erika Paulson https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-paulson-18784434a

Host Info

Trinity Rose — Integrative Business Strategist and Advisor to early-stage founders

Website: illumeconsultingstudio.com

Instagram: @illumeconsultingstudio

Produced By

The Alchemy of Success

Produced by Trinity Rose

Executive Produced by Alicia Lui

Resources Mentioned

• Human Design
• Boundary Boss by Terri Cole
• Astrology and inner alchemy practices

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