Big goals rarely unfold in a straight line, and the most challenging part often isn't the beginning or the finish, but the messy middle.

In this episode of Evolve Your Life, Dr. Stefanie Ascher continues her Building Series with an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the pressure, urgency, and emotional weight that come with ambitious ventures. As she navigates the final stretch of a high-stakes deal just days before Thanksgiving, Dr. Ascher shares what it really feels like to manage tight timelines, multiple stakeholders, and the internal battle to stay grounded when everything feels urgent.

This conversation goes beyond strategy and into the reality of leadership, mental discipline, and why protecting your peace isn't optional when building something meaningful.

• What the "messy middle" of success actually looks like in real time

• How pressure and urgency can test your emotional resilience

• The mental discipline required to stay focused when the stakes are high

• Why a strong support system is essential during intense seasons of growth

• How to navigate big transitions without losing yourself in the process

Dr. Ascher also opens up about the personal toll of this season, the pivotal role her team and close friends played, and the powerful lessons she's carrying forward into her next chapter.

If you're in the middle of building something big, and wondering if the pressure is worth it, this episode will remind you that you're not behind, you're becoming.

00:00 – Welcome to Evolve Your Life
00:36 – The pressure and urgency of the Building Series
01:34 – Facing an intense timeline before a major deadline
04:22 – The emotional toll and pivotal realizations
07:30 – Leaning on support from friends and team
09:40 – The final stretch and closing the deal
10:53 – Reflecting on the journey
12:03 – Building mental discipline and protecting your peace
14:01 – Final thoughts and what's next