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Anxiously Ambitious
Hi! I’m Netty, three-time founder, mom, and your host of Anxiously Ambitious. Welcome to the podcast where we embrace imperfection, honour our humanity, and prove you don’t have to have your sh*t together to build something amazing.
This is for my fellow deep feelers, sensitive souls, and anxious go-getters trying to grow without completely losing it. Together, we’ll dive into the messiness of ambition, how to balance big dreams with actual self-care (hint: it’s not easy, but it’s worth it) and how to thrive without sacrificing your sanity.
Every week, I bring you honest conversations with entrepreneurs, experts, and other beautifully flawed humans who’ve walked this path. We’ll share real stories, practical advice, and maybe even a few laughs, all to help you build a business and a life that feel like you.
If this sounds like your kind of space, hit follow and join me as we rewrite what success looks like: messy, meaningful, and entirely your own.
Anxiously Ambitious
Jana Boyko: The Personal Side of Business
What if the bravest business move isn’t a new offer, but finally listening to yourself?
In this episode of Anxiously Ambitious, I’m joined by Jana Boyko: entrepreneur, business coach, and creator of the guided journals Bedside Business Plan and Employee to Entrepreneur. Jana shares how she walked away from a shiny advertising career, navigated a painful early partnership breakdown, and rebuilt a business by choosing boundaries, integrity, and self-trust.
We get into what it means to design a business that doesn’t abandon you, how to include yourself in your plan, and why the first step is often to simply start.
In this episode, we explore:
- The moment Jana realized she “couldn’t hear herself” and what she did next
- Redefining success so it fits your life, not someone else’s timeline
- Boundaries 101: saying no, having your own back, and avoiding self-abandonment
- How Bedside Business Plan was born from the question: “What if you could journal a business plan?”
- Action over perfection and how there’s nothing to “get right”
- A 20-reasons exercise to quiet self-doubt and build evidence for your next move
Guest Bio:
Jana Boyko is an entrepreneur and business coach, and the creator of the guided journals Bedside Business Plan and Employee to Entrepreneur. Her work helps people start and grow businesses in a way that honors both the plan and the person.
Connect with Jana:
Website: bedsidebusinessplan.com
Instagram: @bedsidebusinessplan and @janaboyko
LinkedIn: Jana Boyko • Bedside Business Plan
Mentioned products:
- Employee to Entrepreneur (guided journal): Amazon Canada — https://www.amazon.ca/Employee-Entrepreneur-Personal-Entrepreneurship-Hardcover/dp/1777602912
- Bedside Business Plan (guided journal): Amazon Canada — https://www.amazon.ca/Bedside-Business-Plan-Inspirational-Encouraging/dp/1777602904
Keywords: entrepreneurship, self care, business planning, personal growth, women in business, holistic entrepreneurship, overcoming self doubt, guided journals, success, leadership
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