Often the key to having massive impact is the ability to keep going when others would have burned out. Below, you’ll find some brilliant entrepreneurs and creatives sharing how they’ve overcome or avoided burnout.
Janessa West
In the mobile notary business, especially serving the emotional spectrum of needs across St. Louis, burnout isn’t just about the miles—it’s about the mental and emotional weight you carry. I’ve been in high-stakes situations, from time-sensitive real estate closings to standing at a family’s side as a loved one is on their deathbed. Read More>>
Madeline Gourley
Burnout almost feels like an unwanted rite of passage in the U.S.—a symptom most people experience. But how you come out of it is what truly makes or breaks you. I’m a burnout pro (not a title I share with pride!), yet through all my bouts with it, I’ve found ways to overcome burnout before it takes hold of my life. Read More>>
Gardenia Zhou
Life is always going to feel busy, and in this day and age we are constantly overstimulated by social media, events, and work. Part of the reason I founded Forchewn came from my love of the outdoors, especially camping and hiking. Read More>>
Joaquin Arreola
I avoid burnout by staying deeply connected to my purpose and keeping a balance between hustle and strategy. I’ve learned to systemize my work — breaking big projects into smaller, trackable steps, organizing my crews, and using tools like HubSpot and Slack to streamline communication. That structure keeps me from feeling overwhelmed. I also make time for the gym; training hard helps me reset mentally. Read More>>
Domeda Duncan Mark Giles
Mark and Domeda overcame burnout by taking a well-needed break. OurSundays, which started out as a fun project, grew to become something larger and more demanding of it’s founders. All the while, expectations from members and the community continued to grow (and while that’s a good thing), we needed to slow our pace, pause, reflect and re-engage when we felt refreshed. Read More>>
CIENNA KOPISCHKE
I’ve come close to burnout more times than I’d like to admit. And honestly, for someone in my line of work, it’s almost an occupational hazard. I’m a prophetic business coach and the founder of Consecration Academy, where I teach Christian entrepreneurs how to grow and scale their businesses into $20,000 months. Read More>>
John Trigg
I Like to travel to different countries, which gives me a different perspective on how other people live. It makes me grateful for what I have and don’t have. Read More>>
Erika Moret
Being a photographer, I spend a lot of hours sitting down editing. It can sometimes lead to eye fatigue and back pain. However, I’m fortunate enough to have a velcro dog who likes to go outside every 1-2 hours, so he reminds me when it’s time for a good stretch and some sunlight. Read More>>
Gaffney Taylor
Hello! My name is Gaffney Taylor. As a multi-passionate creative, I avoid burnout by remembering what makes me feel alive. Read More>>
Dr. Angela Harden-Mack, MD
At the very start of my career, I faced a moment that shaped the way I approach my work and my well-being today. In medicine, there’s a lot of discussion about burnout and why healthcare providers are at such an increased risk. We’re trained to care for others, to push through fatigue, and to put our patients first—but often at the expense of ourselves. Read More>>
Patricia Harris
I avoid burnout by making time to do the things that I love. Burnout leads to me being ineffective in what I do. If I’m not at my best I cannot help others. Since my job is helping others to live a better life through mental wellness it is imperative that I prioritize my own mental and physical wellness. Read More>>
Rachel Peterson
When I started Salt & Prepped in February 2022, I never imagined how a personal crisis would reshape my life and business down the line. I launched Salt & Prepped as a side project, driven by my background in dietetics and a passion for meal prepping. I quickly became fully booked after a single Facebook post, and within weeks I was cooking full-time in private kitchens. I loved it, but I was burning out. Read More>>
