Episode 10

Mind your language; from unemployed to self-employed, language matters

Louis and Bridgette explore what it truly means to work for yourself as entrepreneurs, challenging the misconceptions and sharing their honest experiences about building a business together.

• The difference between being "unemployed" versus "self-employed" and how language shapes our reality
• Why building a business takes at least 18 months, not the weeks or months many expect
• The importance of having a financial runway before diving into entrepreneurship
• How entrepreneurship requires significant unlearning of corporate conditioning and structure
• The challenge of maintaining motivation and discipline when working for yourself
• Finding balance between ambition and spirituality as you grow older
• Working with your life partner - the unique challenges and unexpected rewards
• Recalibrating creativity and finding your spark again in midlife