Why hustle and grind will kill your business and how to build it better

Описание: Host: Kendra Beavis
Guest: Christina Iskandar, Co-Founder of Nurture Productivity

In this episode of Tribe of Unicorns, Kendra Beavis sits down with Christina Iskandar for an honest conversation about productivity, boundaries, and what it really looks like to build a business that supports your life — not consumes it.

Christina shares her journey from corporate marketing in New York City to entrepreneurship, and how health challenges, lifestyle changes, and redefining success reshaped the way she works. Together, they explore why hustle culture often leads to burnout, and how clarity, intention, and thoughtful business systems can create a more sustainable and profitable way of working.

This conversation is grounded in lived experience — not productivity pressure. It’s about listening to your energy, designing your schedule around how you actually function, and giving yourself permission to build a business that feels supportive instead of overwhelming.

In this episode, we talk about:

Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship
Redefining productivity beyond constant output
Why clarity and calm matter for sustainable success
Designing your workday around your energy, not expectations
Letting go of hustle culture and “always on” mentalities
Creating boundaries that protect your focus and wellbeing
Why not every business needs to scale or grow a large team
Staying lean, profitable, and aligned without unnecessary complexity
Choosing systems and tools that reduce overwhelm
Building a business that evolves as your life changes
This episode is for entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners who want to grow intentionally — without sacrificing their health, values, or personal life in the process.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to do more, work longer hours, or push through exhaustion just to keep up, this conversation offers a grounded reminder that there is another way to build a successful business.

🎧 Listen in for a thoughtful discussion on clarity, boundaries, productivity, and creating a business that actually supports your life.

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👋 About Me
Hi, I’m Kendra Beavis — author of the upcoming book Afterlight, host of the Tribe of Unicorns podcast, and founder of Root & Rise, a community for people navigating change.

For over 20 years, I’ve helped people and businesses reinvent themselves — from building brands in my studio, MOKA Creative, to guiding individuals through life’s biggest transitions. Along the way, I walked 600 miles to remember who I was, built a thriving business as a single mom, and celebrated over a decade of sobriety.

Now I help people shed what no longer fits, discover who they’re becoming, and consciously create a life that feels true.