Growing and scaling a business is not easy, and it can be even harder for female entrepreneurs who have been told to hustle hard and grind all day, every day to make their business a success. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gina DeVee, speaker, author, and founder of the multi-million dollar women’s empowerment company Divine Living, and we’re talking all about how to shift out of the hustle mindset and allow your business to blossom.
Listen in as we break down what it means to allow your vision to become a reality, how to get out of the masculine mindset that tells us that hustling is the only way to succeed, and how to allow ourselves to let things flow and unfold with ease. There are so many great tangible tidbits in this episode, so grab a notebook and pen and get ready to embrace your feminine energy!
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What You’ll Learn From Why The Hustle Culture Is Not Serving You
- How we have been brainwashed into going through the motions.
- How to start to get out of the hustle mindset.
- The difference between masculine and feminine energy.
- Habits that can help to shift our mindset.
- How Gina turned her yearly income into her monthly income without the hustle.
Resources Featured In This Episode:
- Gina DeVee: Website | Instagram | Podcast
- The Audacity to Be Queen by Gina DeVee
- Pink Friday
Favorite Quotes from Gina DeVee
“Everything is awkward until it’s elegant.” – Gina DeVee [8:55]
“What is the most pleasurable way for me to make money today?” – Gina DeVee [16:00]
“Don’t make it too difficult.” – Gina DeVee [34:40]

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Original Air Date: August 23rd, 2022
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