Burnout, Breakthrough & Rebuilding Yourself as a Leader with Roslyn McLarty

In our new episode, the topic of discussion revolves around the imperative for women in business to cultivate a leadership style that aligns with authenticity and well-being, as articulated by our distinguished guest, Roslyn McLarty.
As the founder and CEO of Within, a platform dedicated to aiding purpose-driven entrepreneurs, Roslyn shares her profound insights on navigating the complexities of founder burnout and the importance of self-awareness in the entrepreneurial journey.
Throughout our dialogue, we explore the transformative power of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, particularly in a landscape often dominated by the hustle culture. Rosalind’s journey, from co-founding a successful sports media brand to recognizing the detrimental effects of traditional grind culture, underscores the necessity for women leaders to redefine success on their own terms.


Our Guest This Week:
Roslyn McLarty is the Founder & CEO of Within, a personal development platform helping purpose-led founders build companies that scale impact without sacrificing their well-being.
Before launching Within, she co-founded The GIST, the groundbreaking women-run digital sports media brand making sports more inclusive and fun for millions of underserved fans.
At The GIST, Roslyn grew the company to a multi-million-dollar enterprise with a 40-person team — predominantly women and non-binary folks — earning recognition as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and attracting backing from Facebook, Comcast NBC, Techstars, and Billie Jean King’s Trailblazer Program.
Her own experience of founder burnout revealed the hidden cost of traditional “grind culture” and inspired her to help visionary entrepreneurs align success with authenticity, joy, and longevity.


Takeaways:
🔷Burnout among founders reveals the detrimental effects of traditional grind culture on well-being.
🔷Roslyn's journey emphasizes the importance of aligning personal integrity with entrepreneurial success.
🔷Emphasizing intuition and creativity leads to sustainable business practices and authentic leadership.
🔷Engaging in emotional intelligence and self-awareness fosters better decision-making in leadership roles.
🔷The episode advocates for a new model of leadership that honors women's unique experiences and contributions.


Chapters:
00:07 Amplifying Women's Voices in Business
07:25 The Journey of a Founder: From Burnout to Authenticity
11:13 Understanding Burnout: A Personal Journey
16:57 Finding Alignment: The Path to Self-Discovery and Business Success
21:47 The Role of Intuition in Business Growth
32:21 Transitioning to a New Approach in Leadership
34:06 The Spiritual Journey of Entrepreneurship


Burning Questions Answered:
1.What does burnout really look like when you’re ignoring the signs?
2.Why do founders cling to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control — and how do you break the cycle?
3.How do you scale a company without sacrificing your wellbeing, identity, or intuition?
4.What does it take to build a business from your deepest alignment — not fear?


Favorite Quotes:
"Entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey.”
“The challenges coming up in your business are your opportunities to heal and evolve.”


Guest Offers & Contact Information:
  / roslyn-mclarty-51058223  
  / roslynmclarty  
https://within.beehiiv.com/ (newsletter)
https://www.withincoaching.co/

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