<p>#286: What is entrepreneurship really like behind the glossy Instagram photos?</p><p>We’re welcoming back Raven to talk about the wild ride of entrepreneurship — figuring it out, failing, and building something real.</p><p>In this episode, Raven and Les sit down for a catch-up sharing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and you’re invited to join the conversation. Raven shares what it took to go from juggling multiple jobs to building a thriving Pilates brand.</p><p>Les and Raven also get real about investing in your business, rebranding, asking for help, choosing purpose over clout, and why success is more than just going viral.</p><p><br></p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>Raven’s journey from working multiple jobs to building a pilates business.</li><li>Navigating the awkward in between, and handling perceived success.</li><li>The real cost of starting a business and what expenses to prepare for.</li><li>What a successful brand’s team looks like and the key roles that keep things running.</li><li>How to structure your day as an entrepreneur so you can work smarter, not harder.</li><li>How to build your empire on your own terms.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pilatesbodyraven/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Raven on Instagram</a></li><li>Join Raven’s newsletter at<a href="https://pilatesbodyraven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pilatesbodyraven.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with She’s So Lucky:</p><ul><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @lesalfred</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Quince | Get quiet luxury without luxury prices at Quince. Go to<a href="http://quince.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> quince.com/balancedles</a> for free shipping and 365-day return on your next order.</li><li>LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> drinkLMNT.com/balancedles</a> to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.</li><li>Nutrafol | | Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to<a href="http://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nutrafol.com</a> and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>Pique | Nandaka coffee isn’t just clean—it’s next-level wellness in every sip. Get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop at<a href="http://piquelife.com/BALANCEDLES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Piquelife.com/BALANCEDLES</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>