Say Goodbye to Hustling Culture & Embrace Sustainable Success with Jadah Sellner
By Darla LeDoux, Founder of Sourced™ and Author of the books Shift The Field and Retreat and Grow Rich

Do you feel like you’re constantly grinding and pushing in the name of “success,” but deep down, something just doesn’t feel right? What if there was a powerful, fulfilling alternative to the never-ending hustle? 

In this transformative episode, Jadah Sellner—entrepreneur, author, and business coach—shares how to ditch burnout and tap into your inner magic with an “anti-hustle” approach. Tune in to learn how to honor your energy, create sustainable business practices, and create success on your own terms!

• How hustle culture destroys creative entrepreneurship.
• How to define your “enough number” and create financial boundaries.
• The power of writing a vision that connects you to your purpose and desires.
• How to protect the health of your nervous system. 
• Ways to recognize when your business no longer aligns with your authentic creative energy.
• The importance of trusting your intuition over external metrics in business.
• How entrepreneurs can use vulnerability to access their truest selves.

00:00 Intro

02:13 Creating Your Own Economy When No One Is Hiring

04:32 The Paradox of Burning Out in a Health and Wellness Business

09:29 Vision Writing Process and Planting Future Seeds

13:00 Trusting Your Calling

15:31 Unhooking Self-Worth from External Validation and Metrics

25:50 Adopting the Anti-Hustle Culture 

34:36 How to Uncover Your “Enough Number” 

42:08 Creating Safe Spaces for Clients to Be Fully Seen

46:46 Scheduling Soothing Time

52:26 The Neuroscience of Writing Down Your Vision and Desires

Hustle culture can feel like a never-ending race, constantly pushing you to do more, achieve more, and somehow be more. But what if you could step off that treadmill? This relentless cycle often leads to burnout and pulls you away from your deeper purpose. Recognizing when this mindset is driving your decisions is the first step toward reclaiming your time, energy, and joy.

Discovering Your “Enough” Number

One of the most empowering ways to step away from hustle culture is by understanding your financial needs clearly. It’s not just about chasing arbitrary revenue goals—it’s about knowing the actual cost of sustaining the life and business you want. When you sit down and calculate what truly matters, those big, undefined targets start to feel less overwhelming. 

Build a meaningful money statement that reflects your values and priorities, and let it guide you toward decisions that feel right.

Leaning Into Intuition and Creative Cycles

Entrepreneurship is never a straight path, and it doesn’t have to be. We all go through natural creative cycles, usually spanning three to five years. These cycles bring moments of intense inspiration, followed by times that invite us to grow, reflect, and evolve. Trusting these rhythms means allowing yourself to move on from projects or ideas that no longer fit your vision—even if they seem successful from the outside.

Prioritizing Rest and Nervous System Care

Rest is not a nice-to-have: it’s essential. Taking care of yourself creates the foundation for sustainable success. Whether it’s scheduling quiet moments, connecting with supportive people, or building rituals that bring calm, these practices help you recharge and stay connected to your inner self. Remember, rest isn’t something you have to earn; it’s part of living well. So, always make time for rest. 

Using Visioning as a Tool for Growth

Visioning goes beyond goal-setting. It’s a way to tap into what really matters to you on a deeper level. Whether it’s through journaling, creating a vision board, or another creative process, this practice can be a source of clarity and hope—especially during challenging seasons. By envisioning what you want, you give yourself direction and momentum.

Honoring Your Unique Creative Flow

There’s no single “right” way to approach creativity or productivity. Some people thrive by diving deep into immersive work, while others shine through steady, daily practices. The key is finding what works best for you, rather than forcing yourself to fit into someone else’s mold. When you honor your natural rhythm, creativity flows more freely.

Closing Thoughts

Stepping away from hustle culture is about embracing your authentic self. It’s about living intentionally, trusting your intuition, and creating work that feels meaningful to you. Your worth isn’t tied to how much you produce or earn—it’s reflected in the joy, passion, and authenticity you bring to your life and work.

Jadah Sellner is the author of She Builds and Simple Green Smoothies. She hosts the Lead with Love® podcast and is the founder of She Builds Collective, helping women entrepreneurs embrace an anti-hustle approach. Featured in Forbes and Oprah Magazine, she believes LOVE is a business strategy. When not speaking, Jadah enjoys Bananagrams and Chai lattes by the fireplace. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Beesly, named after Pam Beesly from The Office.

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