Letting Go of Struggle & Embracing Life's Journey

02/14/25 • 32 min

In this special birthday episode of The Solo Grind, I am celebrating with my best friend Crystal Loveless Nerpel, who has just launched her book 'Loving Your Home'. We will be sharing more about love, self-care, and the importance of creating a nurturing environment both at home and in business.
There is so much goodness in this episode including the significance of letting go of struggles, embracing the journey of life, and the power of perspective in shaping one's experiences.
Plus, Crystal shares insights from her book, emphasizing the connection between one's home and mindset, and the importance of celebrating personal achievements.
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S1 Ep4: The Power of Pivoting with Special Guest Crystal Nerpel
Crystal's Website: https://crystalnerpel.com/
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Falling back IN LOVE with your Business

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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode, I’m getting real about something we don’t talk about enough—falling out of love with your business. We all start with passion and excitement, but somewhere along the way, things can start feeling more like a grind than a joy. So, what happened? And more importantly, how do we fix it?

I’m diving into the big reasons business owners lose their spark—feeling stuck with no growth, battling imposter syndrome, and dealing with clients who drain the life out of you. But don’t worry, this isn’t just a vent session—I’m also sharing practical ways to reignite your passion, set better boundaries, and bring back the joy in your business. Because let’s be honest—if you’re not loving what you do, something needs to change. Let’s talk about how to make that happen.

Key Highlights

☕ Focusing on love in business is essential for success.

☕ Negativity often overshadows the positive aspects of our lives.

☕ Imposter syndrome is common among entrepreneurs and can be managed.

☕ Not every client is a good fit for your business.

☕ It's okay to pivot and change direction in your business.

☕ Firing problematic clients can restore joy in your work.

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Love Your Dream More Than Excuses

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This month, we’ve been talking all about LOVE—loving our businesses, our boundaries, our homes, and most importantly, the lives we’re creating. But let’s be real... living a life you love isn’t just about dream jobs, bubble baths, and champagne. Sometimes, it’s about loving your dreams more than your excuses.

Last week, I got hit with Influenza A (yep, the full fever, body aches, miserable experience). And let me tell you—everyone around me had solid reasons why I should hit pause and take it easy. And while I did take care of myself, I also knew something important: I love what I’m building more than the excuses trying to sneak in and keep me stuck.

That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this episode—the three biggest excuses that sneak in and hold us back—Time, Money, and Fear.

These excuses? They feel real, and maybe they are. But it is up to us to make the choice of just what gets our attention... our dreams or excuses.

So grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s talk about how to love your dreams more than your excuses.

Mentions in this episode include:
Design Your Time from Nancy (Ganzekaufer) Quinn: https://nancyganzekaufer.activehosted.com/f/68
For detailed Show Notes and the transcript for this episode CLICK HERE!
If you would like to connect with me outside of this podcast here is where you’ll find me...
Book a Consult HERE! (https://caffeinecreative.io/consult/)
Book a Coffee Chat HERE! (https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appo...)
Website — CaffeineCreative.io (http://caffeinecreative.io/)
Facebook — Teresa Schlup, The Caffeine Creative (@thecaffeinecreative )
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LinkedIn — Teresa Schlup (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresaschlup/)