From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Power of the Pivot

Have you ever reached a point in your business where everything should feel amazing… but instead, you’re thinking: “Is this really what I want forever?”

I want to introduce you to someone who asked herself that exact question—Robin Ballard.

Robin was a member of my mastermind and at the time, she had what many would call a dream business: a thriving event planning company, a skilled team, and systems in place so it could run without her. But Robin? She had a whisper in her heart that something else was calling.

She didn’t have all the answers, but she did have the courage to ask better questions.

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a front-row seat to a full-circle moment. Not only did Robin step away from what was working, but she created something wildly aligned with her soul: a membership called Curate, a luxury networking experience for wedding professionals.

Robin invited me to speak at her event—and what you’ll hear is a live clip of my keynote, where I share my journey of pivoting from wedding photographer to online entrepreneur. We’re talking systems, belief, failures (yep, lots of ‘em), and the surprising power of not knowing what you’re doing but showing up anyway.

If you’ve ever wondered:

  • What it looks like to reinvent yourself
  • How to make your next business move when your current one is still working
  • Or whether it’s “too late” to chase what’s next…

…this episode is for you.

Spoiler alert: You’re not behind. You’re right on time.

This is a celebration of the messy middle, the power of reinvention, and the magic that happens when you say YES before you feel “ready.”

Hit play to hear how Robin’s pivot inspired mine—and how YOU can take the next bold step, even if you’re figuring it out as you go.

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[00:01] Why successful business owners sometimes feel stuck (even when things are “working”)

[00:55] Gaining clarity after months of experimentation and uncertainty

[02:10] How a luxury membership for wedding professionals came to life

[02:58] A full-circle moment: from mastermind student to event host

[03:52] Proof that unqualified people can do impossible things

[06:44] The behind-the-scenes story of launching digital products with zero experience

[07:41] How low-ticket content created massive impact—and built a new legacy

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Robin Ballard is a luxury event planner turned founder of Curate, a regional membership community for wedding professionals that brings together elevated networking, stunning events, and guest experts. With a successful background in event design and coordination, Robin launched Curate to create a space for connection and creativity in the industry. She’s a former mastermind member and a real-life example of what it looks like to pivot powerfully.

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