An Honest Conversation About Burnout As A Freelancer (And How To Come Back From It) With Emily Varley Of Stella The Studio
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about burnout, creativity, and carving a path in business that feels true to who you are. We are joined by Emily Varley, Founder and Creative Lead at Stella The Studio, who helps people feel confident in their brand across everything from websites to social media. Emily shares how, despite following a traditional education path, a bold leap into entrepreneurship sparked the creation of her thriving business. She opens up about the emotional struggles she faced, leading her to seek therapy to navigate feelings of burnout—a diagnosis her therapist later confirmed. Emily reveals the impactful changes she’s made to avoid burnout in the future and busts common freelance myths that can perpetuate overwhelm.
With Emily we explore how niching down over time can help entrepreneurs discover what they truly love and create a sustainable business. Emily also embraces her "soft girl" mentality, focusing on a more relaxed, chill approach to her work. She offers invaluable tips on aligning with your creative energy and making the most of your creative bursts. The episode wraps up with us leading Emily through a fun and insightful speed round, answering timely and intriguing questions as the year draws to a close.
CONNECT WITH EMILY
✨ On her website, www.stellathestudio.com
✨ On Instagram @stellathestudio
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