PODCAST: Season 7, Episode 3
Grab your coffee and settle in for this one! I’m sitting down face-to-face with Faye Jacobs – yes, actually across the desk from me, which is a first for Soul Leaders. We’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in the coaching world: hustle culture.
You’ve heard me talk about burnout and boundaries, but Faye? She’s a proud hustler. And before you roll your eyes, this conversation might just shift how you think about hard work, ambition, and what it actually takes to build something extraordinary. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to hustle harder or slow down, this episode will help you figure out what’s right for YOU.
Key Topics Covered
In this honest, no-BS conversation, we explore:
- The difference between being a hustler vs. burning out in hustle culture
- Why extraordinary results require extraordinary effort (and what that actually means)
- Leadership lessons: managing vs. leading your team
- The ChatGPT trap and losing your authentic voice
- Building a business model that fits YOUR personality, not someone else’s
What You’ll Discover
Faye proudly calls herself a hustler – and before you roll your eyes, she makes a powerful distinction between strategic hustle and burnout. We dive into what it actually takes to build something extraordinary, including a story about two billionaires that’ll shift how you think about success.
We also get real about leadership – the difference between micromanaging and actually trusting your team, what to do when someone isn’t performing, and why most stress with your team is actually about YOU, not them.
Plus, we tackle the ChatGPT question that everyone’s thinking but not saying out loud: is it making your content better, or is it making you sound exactly like everyone else?
Key Takeaways
In this episode, you’ll walk away thinking differently about:
- What strategic hustle actually looks like (versus burnout)
- The real reasons your team might be struggling
- Whether your content sounds like you or everyone else
- What YOUR version of “enough” looks like
Reflection Questions
- Are you hustling towards something specific, or just grinding without direction?
- If you’re stressed about your team, what are YOU contributing to the problem?
- Does your content actually sound like you?
Connect with Faye
Find Faye on Instagram: @thefayejacobs Check out her website: https://fayejacobs.co.uk/ Book a free call – yes, she actually means it, and yes, she genuinely loves these conversations
Let’s Connect!
DM me on Instagram: @mills_gray – I love hearing which parts of these conversations resonate with you!
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Website: www.millsgray.com
Take Action
This episode is a masterclass in understanding the difference between strategic hustle and burnout. Share it with someone who needs to hear this – especially if they’re grinding themselves into the ground without knowing why.
Remember: You can’t achieve extraordinary things without extraordinary effort, but that effort needs to be ALIGNED, STRATEGIC, and working towards YOUR version of enough.
Your gut always knows – trust it in business and beyond!
P.S. This was the most chaotic recording I’ve ever done – flies buzzing, dogs barking, everything. But you know what? That’s real life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.