My mini-sabbatical: Why I’m taking time off and how I’m reshaping my business

This is a different episode to the usual one—because it's my last episode for a while! That's right, I'm packing my life into storage, getting behind the wheel of a van and I'm taking a mini-sabbatical. So in today's episode, I'm sharing *why* I'm taking some time off and how I'm reshaping my business as I move forward.

– Why taking some time away is the best thing for me right now—even though I buried my head in the sand for months.
– How making some really big decisions about my life has meant some really big changes are on the horizon.
– The reasons behind pausing this podcast (and it is just a pause, not an ending!).
– The one way that you can continue to work with me while I'm on my mini-sabbatical.

 

Today’s discussion is both exciting and daunting as I share some major life and business decisions that have been in the works for the past few months.

For a long time, I was aware that something needed to change. Yet, I found myself stuck in a state of inaction, ignoring the signs that were telling me I was out of alignment. It took months of inner conflict, but I finally decided to make those changes, and now I’m here to share what's next.

Taking a Step Back: The Decision to Pause

Over the last few months, I've made the tough choice to take a mini-sabbatical. I’ll be stepping away from this podcast and most of my business activities to travel around Australia in a van. This decision comes after a period of feeling creatively fatigued, though not entirely burned out. While my enthusiasm for certain projects remains, the creative energy that my business thrives on has been lacking.

One of the reasons for this break is the rapid changes happening in the online business space, especially with the rise of AI and economic shifts. These changes have made it clear that I need to rethink and realign my strategies, but without the usual influx of ideas, I realized I need space—both mental and physical—to rejuvenate my creativity.

Why a Sabbatical?

The idea of traveling in a van, living with uncertainty, and disconnecting from my routine feels both terrifying and liberating. As someone who typically plans everything, not knowing what lies ahead is a huge challenge. But I believe that stepping away from my business and the constant content creation grind is necessary. It’s time to let my ideas breathe and allow new inspiration to surface.

During this time, I won’t be launching new offers or running programs like Launch Magic or Freedom Fast Track. Instead, I’ll focus on conversion campaigns, the core of what I’ll be doing while on the road. This will help me stay connected with the online business world and my community, even as I take a step back from my usual pace.

The Logistics of Traveling and Podcasting

Hitting pause on this podcast was a hard decision, especially since it’s been a consistent part of my life since 2018. But recording from a van presents logistical challenges—from power constraints to less-than-ideal acoustics—that make it impractical to continue at the moment.

Beyond the technical difficulties, I also feel like I’ve exhausted my current well of ideas. After 850 episodes, I need time away to replenish my creativity. I’m confident that after a few months of living a different lifestyle, the ideas will start flowing again.

What’s Next?

So, when will I be back? The truth is, I don’t know. It could be three months, it could be a year. I might hate van life and return sooner, or I might fall in love with it and stay away longer. During this time, I’ll disconnect from Instagram and other social media, focusing instead on long-form content through my email list. If you want to stay updated on my travels and thoughts during this sabbatical, I encourage you to join my email list by downloading any of my freebies.

If you’re looking to work with me during this time, the best way is through my membership, Conversion Campaigns. I’ll continue to be active in the community and lead the monthly Q&A calls as usual.

Final Thoughts

The past few months have been a whirlwind of scary decisions, trust in the process, and letting go of control. Packing up my house, selling it, and preparing for this new adventure have been some of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but they are temporary challenges leading to greater growth.

If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this, it’s that it’s okay to make the scary choices and do the hard things. If something feels out of alignment, it’s okay to change it, even if you don’t have all the steps figured out. Sometimes, you just have to trust that things will work out as they’re meant to.

I’ll be back eventually, refreshed and full of new ideas. Until then, stay in touch via email, and thank you for being such amazing listeners over the past six and a half years. This isn’t goodbye—it’s just a “see you later.”

Catch you next time!

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