# 147: The Hidden Cost of Growth with Lucy Shrimpton

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Podcast: [Beyond The Bio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bio-6510511)
Published: 2026-05-25T01:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by Lucy Shrimpton, award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and founder of The Sleep Nanny and Born To Be Brilliant. With over 26 years in business, Lucy works with high-performing business owners to help them unlock their next level of growth, not by doing more, but by changing how they operate. In this conversation, we explore what’s happening behind the scenes of success. The pressure to be visible, the gap between how things look and how they feel and why so many people hit a ceiling even when things appear to be going well. Lucy shares her perspective on capacity, sustainability and what it takes to grow in a way that actually holds. If you’re building a business, growing your profile or stepping into bigger opportunities, this episode will give you a different lens on what success requires. Let’s get into it. In this episode, we cover: Why chasing “more” can backfire The pressure to look successful vs the reality behind the scenes What it means to “hold” more growth Early signs you’re pushing too far, too fast How to grow without burning out Rethinking success beyond revenue and recognition Connect with Lucy: Website: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/](https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlucyshrimpton](https://www.instagram.com/iamlucyshrimpton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamlucyshrimpton/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamlucyshrimpton/ Connect with Sophie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Instagram: @moja_sophie Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio? Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you! Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb This podcast is brought to you by Moja. Moja is an award-winnin…

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