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080 | Mindset, Grief, and Growth with Ellan Ruskamp
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I’m joined by my dear friend, Ellan Ruskamp, on the podcast today!
Like so many others, Ellan pursued the ‘normal’ college and career path, but everything quickly changed for her after becoming a wife and mom. Never in a million years did Ellan see herself as an entrepreneur…but the desire to start a business was placed on her heart, so Midwest Marigold was born! Ellan and I connected through social media, and she attended my very first Ascend retreat in November 2022. She’s found that being in community and surrounded by other like-minded women is unlike anything else, and truly helped her find the success she never knew was possible (or thought was possible) for her.
Ellan and I are talking about mindset, grief, and growth, because she has experienced every single one of these things in her life recently. We’re digging into the struggles of imposter syndrome while also keeping up with the Joneses as a business owner, showing up as your truest, authentic self (instead of how you think you ‘should’ present yourself), choosing intentionality and alignment instead of the never-ending hustle that society pushes on us, and much more.
While this last year was one of the hardest times in Ellan’s life, she chose to give herself kindness and space, instead of continuously pushing and burning herself out. One of the biggest things she’s learned is being in community with others who understand what you’re going through is truly invaluable. The grief and hardships we experience in different seasons in life can feel oh so isolating, but leaning on and asking for support from those around us is vital.
I’m honestly SO proud of Ellan, and the beautiful person she is. Her tenacity to move forward (no matter what life throws her way) is absolutely inspiring, and I’m honored to get to walk alongside her on her journey!
Ellan Ruskamp is a farm wife & boy mama from rural Nebraska. When she’s not chasing kiddos or helping out on the farm, she enjoys getting in touch with her creative side through her business, Midwest Marigold. She designs apparel inspired by the heart & soul of rural life that leave women feeling full of confidence & beautiful in everyday life! You can find me on Instagram @midwest.marigold or shopmidwestmarigold.com
In this episode, Mindset, Grief, and Growth with Ellan Ruskamp, we cover:
- Ellan’s story of pursuing the ‘typical’ college and career path, to ultimately, starting her own business that was a better fit for her and her family
- Ellan’s dilemma with imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head, while also feeling like she should be ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ in her business + what this led her to do
- Learning to get support and ask for help where you specifically need it
- Understanding that you’ll never have it ‘all’ figured out in business, no matter what you see on social media + finding community along the way
- Ellan’s transition to showing up as her most authentic self, compared to how she originally thought she ‘should’ be
- The power that comes from being intentional and doing the ‘work’ on your mindset, especially as you navigate an incredibly hard and devastating loss
- The beautiful capacity we have to hold multiple emotions at once
- Learning to be gentle with yourself, especially during those challenging seasons in life
- Ellan’s best advice for supporting someone in your life who is experiencing a loss, hardship, etc.
- How Ellan’s business, Midwest Marigold, has evolved since being a part of the Ascend retreat and mastermind + her plans moving forward
- Choosing intentionality and alignment for your business and life, instead of the constant ‘ hustle and do more’ mentality that society pushes upon us
- The realization that mindset and personal growth is a forever journey
- Continually moving forward, even through the ups and downs that life will always throw your way
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Related Episodes:
- Episode 047 | is your comfort zone holding you back?
- Episode 079 | Sh*t Happens, Mindset Matters
More about Gather in Growth podcast:
Where can I connect with fellow rural women who aren’t afraid to dream big dreams? How do I create and sustain daily habits that help me reach my personal and professional goals? Am I the only one that absolutely loves living in the middle of nowhere but wants to understand the world beyond my backyard? What should I do about the unshakable feeling that there’s more to life than just showing up? How do I break free from other people’s opinions and confidently live as my authentic self?
Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books through the lens of life on a backroad, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
Tune in for honest and heart-felt conversations with host, Emily Reuschel, and fellow thought leaders, to talk about personal growth and thriving as a rural woman. Here you’ll gain tactical strategies to bring your dreams to reality, real talk about the ups and downs of tackling goals, meaningful insight from fresh perspectives, and the confidence to step into the calling that’s been laid on your heart for a reason. If you crave to feel seen in a small town, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re currently running on a backroad, shuffling kids to town, hopping along for a tractor ride, or three loads deep into folding laundry… we’re in this together. Absolutely anything is possible and I’m so grateful to be on this journey with YOU!
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Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books and exploring the unique joys and challenges of living rural, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
“Being connected to Emily is a blessing because her radiant energy and positive vibes are contagious. She makes me feel like it’s okay to stay grounded in my own truths and be the kind of person who walks around with a smile even if everything isn’t okay. Her genuine smile and charming personality is a blessing to the world. She continues to inspire me even on the days when I feel uninspired.”
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