247 | Why I’m Slowing Down

About this episode

In this episode, Sara Avant Stover discusses the importance of slowing down in business and introduces 'The Season of Slow Business' series.

After two years of publishing weekly content, I arrived in France this autumn and felt a deep truth drop in—what once felt aligned had turned into pressure. My body, my spirit, and my nervous system were asking me to slow down. This episode marks the beginning of 'The Season of Slow Business ,' a five-part series exploring what it means to lead, create, and grow from rhythm, rest, and feminine wisdom—instead of urgency and overfunctioning. In this opening episode, I share a story I’ve never told publicly—and how that experience is speaking to me again now, as I turn 48, navigate perimenopause, and begin a new chapter in France. Together, we’ll explore: What the Slow Business Movement really is (and what it’s not) How autumn invites us to release what's no longer sustainable in our businesses Why slowing down might be the most radical and strategic move you can make right now How to begin creating a business that honors your body, your nervous system, and your season of life If you’re moving through a transition, craving more space, or simply tired of pushing through, this episode will meet you where you are—and offer you a new path forward. Because your business doesn’t need more…

People in this episode

Host: Sara

Topics covered

• Slow Business Movement
• feminine wisdom
• perimenopause
• business sustainability
• transition

Keywords

• pressure
• presence
• autumn
• nervous system
• new chapter

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The IFS Kickstarter Kit

Books & works: The Season of Slow Business

Places: France

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