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Vicki Young: Pregnant & Pitching – the harsh reality of business ownership
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In this powerful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown sits down with Vicki Young, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Nalla, to explore the highs and lows of building a business.
From burnout and grief to pregnancy discrimination and the hidden cost of ambition, Vicki opens up about the emotional overdraft she fell into while growing her agency. Her journey is a must-listen for leaders and foundersnavigating the pressures of business, success, and personal wellbeing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
💡 Burnout is sneaky—until it isn’t.
"I was addicted to the rush of it. I was giving my all to something… banking that it would give back. It didn’t."
→ Why pushing through exhaustion without reflection can cost you your wellbeing, relationships, and clarity.
💡 Pregnancy prejudice is real—and brutal.
"As soon as I started showing I was pregnant, we couldn't win anything. The tap of luck turned off."
→ Vicki shares the harsh reality of pitching while pregnant and how bias against female founders affected her business.
💡 You can’t be the only one holding it all together.
"I naturally take ownership of everything. I creep into people’s workloads. It’s baked into my personality."
→ The danger of making yourself indispensable and why founders must let go to grow.
💡 You will never be ‘ready’ to take a break. Take one anyway.
"For the first time ever, I went on holiday with no laptop, no phone… And guess what? The team stepped up."
→ Vicki reveals how stepping away gave her team room to rise—and why you need to take all your annual leave.
💡 Tiny changes can stop the cycle of burnout.
"I used to unload the dishwasher first thing in the morning. Now, I stop myself. It’s about breaking those automatic ‘busy’ habits."
→ How small mindset shifts can help you reclaim your time and energy.
Why This Episode is Essential for Leaders & Founders
🚨 If you're constantly pushing, always ‘on’, and struggling to switch off, this episode is for you.
🚨 If you think your business can’t function without you, this episode will change your perspective.
🚨 If you find it hard to take breaks, Vicki’s story will inspire you to prioritise yourself without guilt.
🎧 Listen now and take control of your emotional overdraft.
19 ตอน
Manage episode 463381205 series 3488176
In this powerful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown sits down with Vicki Young, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Nalla, to explore the highs and lows of building a business.
From burnout and grief to pregnancy discrimination and the hidden cost of ambition, Vicki opens up about the emotional overdraft she fell into while growing her agency. Her journey is a must-listen for leaders and foundersnavigating the pressures of business, success, and personal wellbeing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
💡 Burnout is sneaky—until it isn’t.
"I was addicted to the rush of it. I was giving my all to something… banking that it would give back. It didn’t."
→ Why pushing through exhaustion without reflection can cost you your wellbeing, relationships, and clarity.
💡 Pregnancy prejudice is real—and brutal.
"As soon as I started showing I was pregnant, we couldn't win anything. The tap of luck turned off."
→ Vicki shares the harsh reality of pitching while pregnant and how bias against female founders affected her business.
💡 You can’t be the only one holding it all together.
"I naturally take ownership of everything. I creep into people’s workloads. It’s baked into my personality."
→ The danger of making yourself indispensable and why founders must let go to grow.
💡 You will never be ‘ready’ to take a break. Take one anyway.
"For the first time ever, I went on holiday with no laptop, no phone… And guess what? The team stepped up."
→ Vicki reveals how stepping away gave her team room to rise—and why you need to take all your annual leave.
💡 Tiny changes can stop the cycle of burnout.
"I used to unload the dishwasher first thing in the morning. Now, I stop myself. It’s about breaking those automatic ‘busy’ habits."
→ How small mindset shifts can help you reclaim your time and energy.
Why This Episode is Essential for Leaders & Founders
🚨 If you're constantly pushing, always ‘on’, and struggling to switch off, this episode is for you.
🚨 If you think your business can’t function without you, this episode will change your perspective.
🚨 If you find it hard to take breaks, Vicki’s story will inspire you to prioritise yourself without guilt.
🎧 Listen now and take control of your emotional overdraft.
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