Work-Life Harmony: Building a Business Without Burning Out with Amy Pierre-Russo

What if the answer to overwhelm isn’t doing more—but doing what matters most?

In this episode, Elaine Belson talks with Amy Pierre-Russo, a Work-Life Harmony Coach & Strategist who partners with service-based business owners who are moms. Amy helps women create intentional routines for the lifestyle they actually want, so they can close their laptops at the end of the day confident in what they’ve done and ready to engage in what’s next.

Amy’s background spans HR, multiple coaching certifications, and mentoring with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. She has seen how the weight of personal life can quietly burn out even the most passionate founder—and her work is about changing that.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why working harder is not always the solution to feeling overwhelmed
• How small, intentional changes can create more time and energy
• The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony
• How perfectionism and self-criticism keep women stuck
• Why rest, support, and asking for help are essential—not optional
• How to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it

Timestamps

00:00 – Introducing Amy and the conversation on work-life harmony

01:19 – Amy’s transition from HR into coaching

04:54 – Internal boundaries and making yourself a priority

06:29 – Starting small when life already feels overwhelming

09:42 – Stop blaming yourself: work smarter, not harder

12:35 – Burnout, sustainable habits, and the ripple effect on family

15:21 – Restorative habits and moving from reactive to proactive

17:49 – Using emotions and facts to make better decisions

20:19 – Why Amy prefers “harmony” over “balance”

23:12 – Reclaiming time through practical support and systems

29:18 – Asking for help, boundaries, and building support systems

35:14 – The value of community for women business owners

38:36 – Why taking a step back can move you forward

41:33 – Letting go of what is familiar but no longer working

44:44 – Amy’s coaching, community, and free guide

46:51 – Amy’s closing reminder: you don’t have to do more

47:23 – Elaine’s reflections on self-authority and work-life harmony

Connect with Amy

Instagram: @coachingwamy

LinkedIn: coachingwamy

YouTube: @Hustle-to-Harmony

Free Guide: Simple Approaches for Accessing a Simple Lifestyle

Connect with Elaine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainebelsonlcsw

Free Discovery Call: https://zcal.co/esbelsonlcswc/15min

Website: https://www.SelfAuthorityCoaching.com