In this episode, Steph sits down with her new friend and fellow entrepreneur, Gina Keeping. Gina is a passionate business and mindset mentor who has walked a unique path defying societal norms along the way. After experiencing her “silver lining moment” – despite debilitating situational depression, anxiety and extreme burnout – she broke free from the conventional and safe path of her teaching career and decided to create a life and business on her own terms. Since then, her powerful voice and kind heart is giving people permission to break through self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and societal expectations and create a life that is truly extraordinary.

Gina emphasizes the importance of focusing on impact rather than vanity metrics like likes and followers. She encourages entrepreneurs to create a win list and celebrate their successes. Gina highlights the need to reprogram ourselves to look for the things that are going well in our business and to define success based on our own values. She also discusses the balance between working hard and taking intentional rest, and the importance of pushing our comfort zones while enjoying life.

Certified as a Strategic Intervention Life Coach with the prestigious Robbins-Madanes Training, and trainings in DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and a 15-year teaching career, her coaching and leadership is unparalleled. You are going to love this conversation with Gina, a true trail blazer– illuminating the path for others to burn the rule book and write the rules of their own lives.

Follow Gina on her journey at @gina_keeping on Instagram or learn more about her offerings at www.ginakeeping.ca.

Key Takeaways:

Grow your business from the inside out by doing the inner work and changing your internal stories.

Community and collaboration are essential for personal and business growth.

Separate your personal and business identities to avoid tying your self-worth to your business’s success.

Master your inner world and emotional regulation to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Social media likes and followers do not determine the success or profitability of your business. Focus on impact rather than vanity metrics like likes and followers.

Create a win list and celebrate your successes.

Reprogram yourself to look for the things that are going well in your business.

Define success based on your own values and what is important to you.

Find a balance between working hard and taking intentional rest.

Push your comfort zones while enjoying life.

Live fully and without regrets.