How Stephanie Runs a 16-Hour Workweek Without Losing Her Cool

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Darby (https://stephaniedarbyrd.com/) who proves you don’t have to sabotage your sleep or sanity just to “make it” in business. If you’re juggling nap schedules and client calls while side-eyeing hustle culture, you’re absolutely in the right place.

Stephanie and I dig into what running a business on 16 hours a week actually looks like (spoiler: there’s no secret millionaire playbook here), how she sets boundaries that make room for real life, and why it’s very okay if your business grows at a speed that feels good, not just fast. We also get real about what it means to model healthy work for your kids and yourself—yes, that includes actually eating lunch.

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Key Takeaways:

• Ditch the 9-to-5 guilt by setting boundaries that fit your life (not someone else’s spreadsheet).

• Stop waiting for a magical “right time” and instead, make your business match your real season of life—even if that means less growth and more sanity.

• Prioritize actual self-care (think: lunch breaks, movement, and end-of-day rituals) because “pausing” isn’t procrastination, it’s survival.

This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.