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124: Why High Achievers Need Permission to Pause | Jackie Richards & Her Creative Sabbatical

All Things Excellence··13 August 2026·51 min

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In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Richards for an all out honest conversation about her recent decision to shut down 99% of her offers ... including her 700+ member content club ... to take a creative sabbatical. We talk about what it really looks like to pivot after success, navigate burnout, build boundaries, and trust that you're more than the title, company, or business you've built. It's one of those interviews I've gone back to relisten to a million times before it ever released. Packed full of goodness and permission. If you've ever wondered whether you're allowed to pause, reinvent yourself, or choose a different path, this conversation is your reminder that you are the magic ... NOT the specific career you've chosen. We also dive into content creation, creativity, identity, and why the women who make the biggest impact are willing to be seen as they figure it out. If you're in a season of transition, building a business, or simply trying to create a life you're obsessed with, this episode is for you. Check out Jackie's MCE Bot here: https://stan.store/jackierichards/p/the-mce-bot Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jackie.richards/ Visit my website for Clarity Tools + Coaching: https://www.chelseydbc.com/ Think you might need a little Alignment help in your life? Book your 75 minute single alignment session with me to get started : https://www.chelseydbc.com/offers/aeDfVE3M/checkout Join our All Things Excellence The Book Club for a entire community of growth minded iron sharpening iron women PLUS access to my coaching tools at www.chelseydbc.com/bookclub Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseydbc