What Po*op Water Taught Me One Monday Morning

Hey Sister,

Have you ever woken up on Monday with the pressure to grow your business pounding down on you – making it nearly impossible to find the creative flow that had you start your biz in the first place?

My worst Monday morning story happened 6 years ago. I had just moved down to Encinitas, California (near San Diego – which felt a long way from my home in Santa Cruz). 

I had taken a big risk and rented this dreamy little condo by Beacon’s Beach, a place I’d always imagined. I wanted to be near the warm water so I could learn to surf better. And you know what? I was thrilled because my business had finally given me that freedom – I could take it anywhere.

But, it was Monday and I knew I needed to get to work. The Monday morning stress was real – and I needed to film a video for a launch my team & I were putting together. Filming videos behind my computer alone is sometimes a BIG stretch for my inner introvert – ambivert creatrix of entrepreneurialism named Sage, lol.

There I was putting pressure on myself to be just as productive as I’d been in my home office in Santa Cruz, where I’d spent three years dialing everything in. 

Deep down I knew – in this brand-new spot, I needed to be more gentle with myself – my tech setup, my lighting – ALL the things… But I could hear how intense I was being in my own head. 

I had a video that had to be done that day for a launch deadline, and the pressure of making videos alone behind a computer – it’s real. But to add even more stress, I was beating myself into submission. And then I flushed the toilet…

That’s when the delicate plumbing in my shiny new condo revolted. My bathtub filled up with poop water. And in that moment, I saw it – that mess was the physical manifestation of all the harsh thoughts I’d been throwing at myself. It was gross, overwhelming, and literally everything I didn’t want.

But then I caught myself. 

I remembered, success isn’t just about strategy; it’s also about self-love. I hadn’t hired a part time assistant like I had in Santa Cruz, so I paid my neighbor to meet the plumber. 

The thought of leaving my house full of s*it to go make a video seemed crazy to me. But I was a 7-Figure CEO and I needed to treat myself as such. 

So, I took myself to a coffee shop to do my work & film the video using our authenticity framework for videos we teach here on campus at Women Rocking Business. 

And – Guess what? My choice to radically love myself, get my work done & ask for help paid off. My neighbor met the plumber & even set up an essential oil diffuser. My landlord got everything cleaned up. 

The best part? The video I made got 650 views that week – CHECK! And – I got to go surfing afterwards. 

In that messy moment, I learned the biggest lesson: creating conditions for success-and self-love-matters as much as the strategy. Now, six years later, I’m thriving in a multi-million-dollar company. I became the woman leader I always wanted to be.

So, if your tub fills with sewage, call a plumber. 

But if your business fills with frustration or no clients, call me. 

We need community + accountability on the journey.

Your clients aren’t waiting for someone like you-they’re waiting for you. 

Keep going, sis. I’m always walking with you. 

The world needs women entrepreneurs.

Love,

Sage

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