Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Becky Lyter Mccleery. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Becky, we are so deeply grateful to you for opening up about your journey with mental health in the hops that it can help someone who might be going through something similar. Can you talk to us about your mental health journey and how you overcame or persisted despite any issues? For readers, please note this is not medical advice, we are not doctors, you should always consult professionals for advice and that this is merely one person sharing their story and experience.
I was first diagnosed with postpartum depression after my second child was born. After the fact, I realized I had gone through it after my first child was born, I just didn’t realize what it was. Since then, I’ve had periods of struggling with anxiety and depression.
The first step for me is always recognizing and acknowledging that I’m struggling and need help. It helps to recognize it as a chemical issue with my brain, rather than a failing on my part.
With this understanding, it’s easier to reach out for support and I like to think of it as layers of support to help me thrive. This includes my doctor, a therapist, my family, and friends. Letting those closest to me know I’m struggling helps, as they’re great about checking in on me.
Finally, it helps to recognize that when I’m in those low points, my capacity is diminished. I try to take the pressure off. I focus on taking care of myself and my family and doing those things in business that need to be done. I accept that it’s not a time to push myself, but that my top priority at that time is taking care of my mental health. When I do that, I can begin to heal and get back to a point where I’m ready to take on new ideas and opportunities.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m a former teacher who has been in the online business space since 2009 – transitioning over the years from coaching to becoming an accidental virtual assistant, then an Online Business Manager, and then a Director of Operations.
Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what works (and what doesn’t) both in my own business and from working behind the scenes of other businesses. I’ve built my business to six figures and have helped clients cross the six-figure and seven-figure marks.
More importantly (to me), I’ve learned how to build a business that supports what matters most to me – a business that provides financially for our family and allows me to adapt my work and schedule as the needs of my kids have changed over the years.
And while I love the work I’ve done, for a while now, part of me has longed to help more women succeed in bringing their dreams to life. I’m committed to making the entrepreneurial experience easier for others, as a Strategy and Operations Consultant for heart-centered service providers.
Through our work together, I help clients map out their aligned next steps, create a sustainable action plan, and develop optimized systems so that they can build and grow their businesses with ease (while feeling supported each step of the way).
I love bringing women together to support one another and, right now, I’m most excited about launching a new podcast and online collaborative community for heart-centered, service providers.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Even though I didn’t know anything about building a business when I started, I think that staying open to possibilities, persevering, and focusing on building relationships helped me eventually succeed.
If you’re in the early stages of building your business, staying open to possibilities will help you grow. I’m definitely a planner, but you can’t know everything before you start. Sometimes you simply have to start with what you know and trust that you’ll learn and figure out what you need to know as you go.
This ties into perseverance. Not everything you try is going to succeed. In fact, there will be many times when it will feel as though you’re failing. However, if you can view every mistake or misstep as an opportunity to learn, you’ll eventually find your way.
Finally, I cannot stress the importance of relationships enough. There are so many amazing individuals doing incredible work in our world. Even though you have your own business, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Dedicate time to connect with other business owners. Not only will it make your journey more enjoyable, but you’ll also find that these relationships open up so many more possibilities for you.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
In late 2024, I’m launching a new podcast and free online collaborative community for heart-centered women with service-based businesses. In 2025, we’ll also introduce a paid community option. I’m currently looking for phenomenal women to join me as partners for this new community. Partners will support our community by sharing their expertise with members through a podcast interview, mini-training, and workshop. If you work with heart-centered service providers and would like to learn more about collaborating as a contributing partner, the best way to reach me is on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lyter-mccleery/
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.beckylytermccleery.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lyter-mccleery/
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