About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Colleen Mckay about navigating grief and entrepreneurship after losing a father to illness.

In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode, we explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the raw reality of grief. We sit down with Colleen to discuss the journey of losing a father who struggled with lung cancer and COPD, the complexities of "preventable" loss, and the challenge of maintaining your spark while navigating the darkest seasons of life. In this episode, we discuss: The Reality of "The Dash": Reflecting on life, love, and what it truly means to live between the dates on our tombstones. Grief and Entrepreneurship: How to keep your business moving, launch courses, and serve clients while processing profound personal loss and life-altering tragedy. The "Strong One" Syndrome: Managing the expectations we put on ourselves to be the resilient ones for our families, our children, and our teams while internally falling apart. Signs and Surrender: Finding small, beautiful moments of connection and signs from loved ones after they pass. The Process of Integration: Why "healing" isn't about returning to who you were before, but integrating your grief into the new version of yourself. Connect with our Guest…

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