105 | Failing Spectacularly, Cycle Curiosity, Embracing Seasons of Life and Entrepreneurship with Brittany MacLeod

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I’m excited to welcome my new friend, Brittany MacLeod, as today’s podcast guest!

Brittany MacLeod is a fashion and lifestyle influencer and the owner of MacLeod Media, a social media marketing agency. She loves all things content creation, and supports her clients by taking their content from boring to buzzworthy, and putting them on the social media map. Brittany is exceptional at what she does, and she considers herself a multi-passionate soul. From being a wedding photographer to building a very successful interior design business (also very rapidly), she hasn’t been afraid to explore her passions over the years, and fully pursue entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, she also quickly learned that the ‘fear of failure’, and being judged by others, was controlling her more than she realized. After dealing with crippling anxiety, Brittany felt like God was calling her to step away from her design business, and the small town she grew up in near Nova Scotia, Canada. Ultimately, she found peace and healing in a completely new place, where nobody knew her, and was no longer concerned about what others would think of her life choices.

In today’s episode, Brittany and I discuss failing spectacularly, cycle curiosity, embracing seasons of life and entrepreneurship, and more. Even though it felt extremely scary for Brittany to leave her design business behind (especially since she had no idea of what the future held), walking through the worst-case scenario and the fear she built up was the best thing that could have happened. So often, failing spectacularly is just a stepping stone on the path of where we’re truly meant to go; it’s not something we need to avoid at all costs, and it can actually bring deep restoration for us. We also share our thoughts on the incredibly beautiful gift that is our menstrual cycle, and why it truly is a superpower for us as women! When we begin to normalize the conversation and choose curiosity surrounding our cycle, we’re able to fully step into our power. We shouldn’t feel like we have to hide our emotions, our menstrual cycles, or anything else that makes up our unique design – ALL of it can be leveraged for good in our lives!

Whatever season of life you’re currently in, it’s important to embrace this season, and think about what you actually need. Your goals don’t have an expiration date, and you also don’t  have to wait for 20, 30, or 40 years from now to start living the life you actually want to live (contrary to what society will lead you to believe). If you’re ready for more purpose, joy, peace, health, and wealth, ALL of these things (and more) are possible for you to create, right where you are, RIGHT now!

Brittany MacLeod is a fashion and lifestyle influencer and the owner of MacLeod Media, a social media marketing agency. Born and raised in a small town on a picturesque island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, Brittany has always embraced her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for creativity. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Brittany isn’t afraid to try new things and learn from every experience, making her a relatable and inspiring figure in the digital space. Whether she’s curating her daily OOTD posts or creating content for her diverse roster of MacLeod Media clients, Brittany’s authentic voice and innovative strategies set her apart. With a keen eye for trends and a deep understanding of social media dynamics, Brittany has helped numerous brands amplify their online presence and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

In this episode, Failing Spectacularly, Cycle Curiosity, Embracing Seasons of Life and Entrepreneurship with Brittany MacLeod, we cover:

• Brittany’s multi-passionate entrepreneurial journey + how she navigated the ‘fear of failure’ mindset, anxiety, and more as a business owner
• The deep, transformative healing that Brittany experienced away from the small town she grew up in + why it’s okay to leave and immerse yourself somewhere new too
• Why ‘spectacular failure’ is simply a stepping stone on the path of where you’re meant to go (and not something you need to avoid)
• Finding true peace in your unique season of life
• Changing the narrative and normalizing the conversation surrounding the menstrual cycle + celebrating the superpower that it truly is for women
• Why being super ‘emotional’ and feeling deeply does NOT have to be a negative thing
• The current season of ‘survival’ Brittany is living + how awareness has played a much more significant role in her life recently
• Not getting caught up in the ‘and then’ mentality, but instead, choosing to find joy and purpose in the everyday life you are already living
• Why you actually don’t have to wait 20+ years from now to live the life you want and dream of
• Being okay with letting go and not doing #allthethings (because you weren’t meant to anyway)

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• IGNITE + GROW Micromind – now enrolling!
• Book me as a speaker for your next event
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Brittany:

• Listen to the On The Edge podcast
• Follow on Instagram @brittanymacleod_ and @macleodmedia_

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Related Episodes:

• Episode 084 | Understanding and Embracing Your Cycle with Jada Dobesh
• Episode 085 | Divine Feminine and Mother Wounds with Jada Dobesh
• Episode 091 | Seasons of Change

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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