# 096 | The Cost of Energy Leaks for Female Founders (And How To Plug Them)

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Published: 2026-04-09T11:51:31+00:00
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You look good on paper. The business is running. The family is fed. You're showing up, doing the work, keeping everything moving. And... you're exhausted. The bone-deep kind that makes you wonder if this it's always going to be like this... but you know there's something bigger and deeper going on. A few years ago, I couldn't figure out why I was running on empty, too. Nothing catastrophic was happening. Just normal life. But I was drained all the time. Then I realized: I was abandoning myself in a hundred small moments every single day. Saying yes when I meant no. Softening the truth to keep people comfortable. Shape-shifting depending on who was in the room. Every single time, I was sending myself a message - you can wait. And my body heard it. This is Episode 96, the first in a mini-series building to something special I'm revealing in Episode 100! We're starting with energy leaks - the subtle ways you might be draining yourself without even realizing it. What we're covering: What an energy leak actually is (and how to spot it in real time) The Bullseye Framework: why everything starts with YOU at the center The real cost of the leak (energy, money, relationships, business) One thing to notice this week that will change everything Awareness is the first step, so let's find where you're leaking! 📣 Become a Woman Behind It All Insider Get first access to new offerings, behind-the-scenes updates, and the content that doesn't make it to the podcast. Love this episode?! Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me so we can connect and more female entrepreneurs can hear this message they might need today. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✨ Tune Into Related Episodes 094 | The 3-Step Framework To Live Your Dream Life As A Woman Entrepreneur 092 | My Favo…

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