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Boss Mode Retreat Recap: Community, Growth & Transformation
Janette Downie Janette Downie

Boss Mode Retreat Recap: Community, Growth & Transformation

Retreats have played a huge role in my journey—offering space for deep connection, clarity, and breakthroughs I never would have had on my own. This year, I finally stepped into the role of facilitator, hosting the first-ever Boss Mode Retreat with Kristina Bartold. And let me tell you—watching other women experience the same transformations that changed my life was next-level. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest takeaways, what made this retreat different, and how you can be part of the next one.

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Bringing the Chill to ManifestHER: The Chill Space Experience
Janette Downie Janette Downie

Bringing the Chill to ManifestHER: The Chill Space Experience

Nestled inside Paletta Mansion, this mystical forest-inspired retreat offered attendees a chance to reset, recharge, and return to the event with clarity and energy. For some, it was a moment of stillness in a high-energy day. For others, it was a deeply meditative experience—one guest even described seeing wild visions and vibrant colors after just ten minutes of rest.

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Why Anxiously Ambitious People Need a Soundtrack for Their Chaos
Janette Downie Janette Downie

Why Anxiously Ambitious People Need a Soundtrack for Their Chaos

For the ones who are exhausted but inspired, overstimulated but unstoppable, and romanticizing their life while ignoring responsibilities—this playlist gets it. A mix of indie folk, alt-rock, and low-key existential bangers designed to hold space for your emotions and gently push you forward.

Press play. Stare dramatically out a window. Feel things. Get sh*t done (eventually).

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It’s Time to Stop Asking for Permission to Take Care of Ourselves as Entrepreneurs
Janette Downie Janette Downie

It’s Time to Stop Asking for Permission to Take Care of Ourselves as Entrepreneurs

As entrepreneurs, especially as women, we’re often conditioned to see self-care as a reward we “allow” ourselves once everything else is done. But here’s the truth: real success isn’t about constantly putting ourselves last. Imagine if self-care was treated as essential just like any other critical meeting or task. In this post, we challenge the toxic narrative of self-sacrifice and redefine self-care as the foundation of a thriving business and a balanced life.

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Know, Like, and Trust: The Two-Way Street You Haven’t Thought About
Janette Downie Janette Downie

Know, Like, and Trust: The Two-Way Street You Haven’t Thought About

It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers. Followers, engagement, conversions, but if you’re not genuinely connected to the people you’re serving, something feels off. Are you showing up for people you truly want to serve? Do you trust that they’re sticking around for the real you, not some version of perfection? If not, it’s time to rethink how you're building that relationship.

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Business Isn’t Life & Death
Janette Downie Janette Downie

Business Isn’t Life & Death

Breaking free from the myth that success requires suffering, this blog post challenges the glorification of stress in entrepreneurship. Learn why business doesn’t have to be a constant grind and how you can build a joyful, thriving business without sacrificing your well-being. Discover how to take control of your entrepreneurial journey, stop romanticizing the hustle, and create success without stress.

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