Episode 71: Finding Breakthroughs By Breaking the Busy Cycle with Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson

Meet Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson, founders and CEO’s of the cozy wellness platform and lifestyle brand, The Sister Project. They are also the producers and hosts of the popular leisure podcast, Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project. Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project can best be described as info-tainment. These real-life, Midwestern sisters discuss their lives, what they’re reading, watching, listening to, and news they think you should know. Their commitment to cozy, mindful, well-being is strewn throughout every episode. It is funny, raw, and inspiring. The Sister Project’s mission is to encourage folks to slow down, care less, and do a little more of nothing. Doing this makes it easier to seek joy in the simple pleasures of life.

In this episode, we discuss:

Prioritize self-care and slow down
Be authentic and set boundaries
Consistency and persistence are key to success
Life is about continuous learning and growth

Lightbulb Moments:

Don’t wait until you’re experiencing burnout to take action. Take daily breaks, step away from work, and recognize that constantly being busy is not a badge of honor.
Learn to say no, prioritize yourself, and understand that putting your own needs first is crucial for maintaining mental health and supporting those who depend on you.
Whether in podcasting or business, stay true to your message, be persistent in pursuing opportunities, and don’t take “no” for an answer until it’s a definitive rejection.
Use all the tools in your toolbox, be kind to yourself, and understand that your perspective and approach will evolve as you gain more life experience. Remember, there’s more to life than increasing its speed.

Quotes To Remember

“Once you prioritize yourself, your relationships thrive…” – Lauren Massarella

“We have a choice, and all of the ways in which we can live a better, more well-rounded, healthy, enriching life are totally accessible.” – Michelle Anderson

Tune into Lauren and Michelle’s podcast, Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project, wherever you stream podcasts. New episodes are released every Thursday. Check it out by clicking on this link: https://cozyconversationswiththesisterproject.com/