You know that low-key existential moment when you realize you’re living someone else’s definition of success? Yeah… me too. In this episode, I’m getting real about what it took to deconstruct my old belief system (spoiler: it involved burnout, a breakdown, and one very pivotal hangover in Seattle) and rebuild something that actually felt like me.

This one’s for the entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries who know deep down that building a fulfilling life starts with belief—belief that’s yours, not borrowed.

🌀 Inside This Episode:

• How I ended up living a life that looked “successful” but felt so wrong
• The moment everything cracked open (and why I’m grateful for it)
• My journey through spiritual rabbit holes and philosophical detours (hello, Stoicism)
• Why your belief system is the real business strategy
• Tools and mindset shifts I still use daily as an entrepreneur
• How to start crafting your own values-based inner compass

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need the courage to ask: Do I even believe this? Or did I inherit it?

Come hang with me behind the scenes:

• Substack → https://substack.com/@paradoxbrands
• Instagram → @paradox.brands for daily inspo + messy BTS
• TikTok → @paradoxbrands for snack-sized branding wisdom
• LinkedIn → Mona Jem for the nerdy, strategy stuff
• Pinterest → @paradoxbrands for visual vibes

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If something resonated with you in this episode, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on social (@paradox.brands) and share your takeaways—or better yet, leave a review to help other purpose-led creators find this space.

Your courage to begin, even imperfectly, matters.

Your story, even mid-chapter, is worth sharing.

Until next time, stay paradoxical, stay purposeful.

Love you, go be great. 💫