What if you're crushing it in your business but completely not okay behind the scenes?

Christine Coughlin, founder of YVR Creatives and community builder for female entrepreneurs, went full tilt in spring 2025—hosting multiple events a week, showing up everywhere, looking like the definition of success.

Then she hit a wall. Hard.

In this episode, Christine shares what entrepreneurial burnout actually looks like when you're living out of integrity with your values, how she recognized the signs her body was giving her, and what it takes to rebuild your business around what actually matters (even when your mentors tell you to slow down and you want to scream).

This episode is for anyone building a business while juggling family, questioning if they're doing "enough," or wondering why success feels so damn heavy. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is hit pause. If you're a mom building a business, a content creator drowning in the pressure to post, or an entrepreneur who looks successful on paper but feels like a mess behind the scenes—this conversation will make you feel less alone.

Connect with Christine Coughlin

Website | https://the-inbetween.ca/ | https://yvrcreatives.ca/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinecoughlin/ | https://www.instagram.com/yvr.creatives/

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(03:28) Interview Begins - Christine's "mid-reset with a side of clarity" season

(04:00) Going Full Tilt - What it looked like to do 2+ events a week in spring 2025

(06:05) What Is YVR Creatives? - Empowering female entrepreneurs through events, content creation, and community

(07:04) From Stay-at-Home Mom to Blogger - "I can do more than just load a dishwasher"

(08:49) The Therapist Permission Moment - "You are allowed to express yourself" and breaking free from playing small

(11:31) Hitting the Wall - Living out of integrity with your values and what that actually feels like in your body

(12:44) What Does Living Your Values Look Like? - Working with a trainer, reconnecting with marriage, creating white space

(14:56) How Do You Feel When You're Resting? - "Rest is an action item" and managing your energy

(16:43) The Guilt of Taking What You Need - Six months in Colombia and learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings

(17:00) The Vancouver Creative Community - Abundance mindset and authentic connections

(19:53) Practicing What You Preach - Holding space for others while going through your own messy middle

(20:39) Reinventing Yourself While Being a Mom - "You're fake working. Daddy really works."

(22:24) "You Love Your Computer More Than Us" - The knife-twist comments from kids and holding boundaries

(24:23) Including Kids in Your Content - Consent, negotiation ($10 for Ocean Spray!), and teaching entrepreneurship

(25:32) Breaking All the Content Rules - "It's all a big fake lie. Just do what feels right."

(27:28) Repurposing Old Content - Not being a "dead zone on the internet" without burning out

(28:01) What's Crystal Clear for Next Season? - Building the Creator Society and doing events that feel light

(31:25) The Souvenir Question - The content creation bag from Costa Rica that past Christine never imagined

(32:21) Where to Find Christine - The November Whistler retreat + Instagram handles

Let’s Connect

Website | https://mafesalazar.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@mafesalazar

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What happens when you're supposed to feel grounded but instead feel like a complete tourist in your own life? This episode features Rosa Sasges of Koquetta Accessories, who shares her journey from pandemic flower crowns to a thriving jewelry business—and more importantly, her philosophy about not waiting for "special occasions" to take care of yourself. From an earthquake in Guatemala that destroyed everything her grandparents saved, to navigating health challenges no one wanted to talk about, to transitioning from "snack bitch" to her girl era—Rosa reminds us that life IS the special occasion.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How cultural identity shows up in business (and why "Koquetta" is the perfect name)
• The earthquake in Guatemala that taught Rosa's family why we shouldn't save things for "special occasions"
• Why Latin American beauty rituals are actually self-care, not vanity
• Transitioning from "snack bitch 24/7" to reclaiming yourself when both kids go to school
• The health challenges Rosa faced in her early 30s that no one wanted to talk about—and why she decided transparency was more important than keeping quiet
• Finding pockets of self-care even when life feels overwhelming

Connect with Rosa

Website | https://koquettaaccessories.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/koquettaaccessories

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/koquettaaccessories

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@koquettaaccessories

Pinterest | https://ca.pinterest.com/koquettaaccessories/

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(04:00) Meet Rosa Sasges & The Pandemic Flower Crown Origin Story

(06:00) Cultural Identity - What "Koquetta" Really Means

(09:00) Latin American Beauty Rituals as Self-Care

(14:00) The Guatemala Earthquake That Changed Everything

(16:00) Mom's Advice - Catching Your Reflection & Feeling Beautiful

(17:00) Making Jewelry Inclusive & Affordable for Everyone

(20:00) What Happens When Women Try On Jewelry & Light Up

(22:00) What Makes Rosa Feel Most Like Herself

(23:00) From "Snack Bitch 24/7" to Your Girl Era

(26:00) The Version of Yourself You're Excited to Rediscover

(27:00) Health Transparency - Vertical C-Sections & Hysterectomy

(33:00) What Women in Transition Should Take Away

(35:00) The Souvenir Question - Invest in Yourself & Don't Wait

Let’s Connect

Website | https://mafesalazar.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@mafesalazar

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Ever feel like you need to be somewhere else to unlock the next version of yourself? What if I told you there's actually a map for that?

In this episode, I sit down with astrologer Jess Ellen to dive deep into astrocartography—the practice of using your birth chart to find locations around the world that can activate different parts of your personality and support your goals.

Whether you're planning a six-month soul-searching journey (like me) or just curious about why certain places make you feel more creative, confident, or centered, this conversation will blow your mind.

We cover everything from how to read those crazy lines on your astrocartography chart to what happens when you're living somewhere with no major planetary lines. Jess breaks down the difference between breadth and depth when it comes to location hopping, shares stories about Mars lines and honeymoon planning, and explains how to integrate the insights you gain from traveling to your power places.

If you've ever felt called to make a big move but didn't know where to go, this episode is your reminder to trust that intuition—and maybe even find the cosmic coordinates to back it up.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How astrocartography works and what those lines actually mean
• The difference between MC, IC, AC, and DC lines and what they activate
• Why longer stays create deeper psychological shifts
• How to choose between exploring multiple lines vs. going deep on one
• What to do when you don't have major lines where you currently live
• Integration practices for when you return from your power places

Connect with Jess Ellen:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jessellenastrology/

Spanish practice group chat (DM her to join!)

Threads | https://www.threads.com/@jessellenastrology

Down To Energy Podcast | https://rss.com/podcasts/down-to-energy/

Offers | Linktr.ee

Substack | https://substack.com/@jessellenastrology

Website | https://www.jessellenastrology.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) From corporate sales to holistic life coach - Jess's transition story

(06:00) Using lunar cycles as biweekly check-ins for life transitions

(09:09) What to say to astrology skeptics - the car mechanic analogy

(11:11) Astrocartography 101 - What those crazy lines on the map actually mean

(13:13) Can you experience all your lines in one lifetime?

(14:49) How to navigate overwhelm when you have too many location options

(17:08) Understanding MC lines - Your identity and values in the context of work

(19:15) The messy middle - What to expect during longer stays on your lines

(23:25) "It always depends" - Why your current relationship with each planet matters

(23:00) What happens when you don't have significant lines where you live

(28:08) Breadth vs depth - Should you hit multiple lines or go deep on one?

(30:45) Red flags and what lines to avoid based on your goals

(32:26) When partners have completely different astrocartography maps

(39:05) Cultural identity and how certain lines can amplify your heritage

(43:58) How cultural identity shows up in different planetary lines

(46:30) Living with the seasons as preparation for astrological awareness

(51:29) Where to find Jess and the Spanish practice group chat

Let’s Connect

Website | https://mafesalazar.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/

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