Thriving Business
THRIVING BUSINESS
Business Insights to Help You Grow Your Business with Ease
We’re two seasoned business owners — Sam Morris and Kate De Jong — sharing our nearly thirty-year combined experience of starting and growing service-based businesses from the ground up. We so many small businesses struggling or falling prey to expensive promises of quick fixes or silver bullets. Both of us know what it REALLY takes to start and grow a business, we've done it many times over and we've got the blisters to prove it! We’ve joined forces to share our knowledge and experience so you can find the easiest path to success, doing it your way, and most importantly — staying true to yourself.
Thriving Business
The Realities of Being a Woman in Business: Menstruation, Menopause, and Hormonal Swings
In this episode, Kate and Sam dive into a candid conversation about the often unspoken challenges faced by women in the business world. From the taboo surrounding topics like menstruation and menopause to the impact of hormonal swings on productivity, they explore personal experiences and shed light on the importance of addressing these issues openly.
Check Out These Episode Highlights:
- Kate and Sam's realization of forgetting to hit the record button, leading to a relatable discussion on the struggles of being vulnerable in a public space.
- The challenges of navigating hormonal changes and short menstrual cycles, including migraines, feeling bloated, and the stress of managing work and personal life.
- Sam's success in finding relief from migraines through naturopathic treatment, highlighting the importance of seeking professional help.
- Awkward moments of experiencing hot flashes and excessive sweating during public events and networking, leading to self-consciousness.
- The significance of women openly discussing menopause and perimenopause, as many have suffered silently in the past, unaware of the hormonal impact on their mental and emotional well-being.
- Comparing the experiences of women with the burdens faced by men throughout their lives, from puberty to hair loss.
- The power of marketing in shaping societal expectations and perpetuating the idea that women should push through their menstrual cycles without rest or acknowledgement.
- The exhaustion and heightened emotions associated with menstruation, including the need for naps and the difficulty of recognizing the connection between fatigue and menstruation.
- The sudden swings in mood and frustration during premenstrual syndrome (PMS), highlighting the irrationality and challenges of managing these emotional shifts.
- Exploring potential hormonal solutions, such as the Mirena spiral, and the need to weigh the benefits against the possible side effects and numbing of natural bodily cycles.
- The impact of extreme swings and emotional vulnerability on productivity and business progress, emphasizing the importance of addressing and managing these challenges.
And so much more!
Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:
Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business
Website: https://katiedejong.com/
Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness
Email: kate@katedejong.com
Sam Morris | The Business Implementor
Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/
Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach
Email: sam@thebusinessimplementor.com
