If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do all the things in your business — perfectly — this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air 💗

This week on Doing Business Like a Woman, Melissa sits down with Empowerment Coach and Super Connector Robin McIntire for a heart-opening conversation on what it really means to grow a successful business as a driven woman — without sacrificing your peace.

Robin shares the truth about perfectionism, pressure, white space, and the mindset work it takes to stay grounded while going after big goals.

You’ll hear:

• How to drop the masks and show up authentically in networking and life


• Why connection and community are essential (not optional) for entrepreneurs


• The secret to calming your nervous system when the pressure rises


• The power of white space — and how to create more of it in your calendar


• How to lead yourself with both ambition and self-compassion

Whether you’re building your business during naptime, after hours, or with a full schedule, this episode will help you come back to your center and remember: you’re not alone 💕

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Doing Business Like a Woman
00:24 – Meet Robin McIntire: Empowerment Coach + Super Connector
01:29 – Releasing perfectionism and reconnecting with calm
02:57 – What is a Business Matchmaker (and how Robin earned hers!)
04:00 – The path to championing women — and why it matters
05:30 – How self-judgment holds us back
06:09 – Showing up authentically (and attracting the right people)
07:17 – Centering yourself before networking
08:44 – Real connection vs. transaction networking
10:00 – Grounded meets driven: what it means + how to live it
11:20 – Creating calm through thoughts, language, and presence
13:25 – The power of catching stressful thoughts before they spiral
15:00 – Thought awareness as a skill and practice
16:50 – Entrepreneurship and the “I should be farther by now” lie
17:59 – The mental pattern of “I don’t have time”
20:15 – How white space helps prevent burnout
21:10 – The language we use: “I’m tired,” “I’m overwhelmed,” and other energy drainers
22:50 – Why community is essential (especially for women entrepreneurs)
26:00 – Practical tips for creating white space + calendar boundaries
30:06 – Where to connect with Robin + grab her free resources

Connect with Robin:

🌐 Website: www.robinmcintire.com

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robin-mcintire

📸 Instagram: instagram.com/robinmcintirecoaching

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/RobinMcIntireCoaching

🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@RobinMcIntireCoaching

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