What happens when the dream of being fully booked… turns out to be a trap?
In this episode of Behind the Breakthrough, I’m joined by my lovely client-turned-friend, Faye – a salon owner and hairdresser based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire – whose Breakthrough story will feel like a mirror for so many service providers stuck in the cycle of “success” that quietly steals your life.
Faye shares how, after 16 years in the industry and four years of self-employment, she hit a ceiling she didn’t even know existed: her books were full, her clients were loyal, her prices were up – and yet, burnout had her asking if it was worth it.
In this conversation, we cover:
What “fully booked” really felt like behind the scenes
The guilt of wanting more… even when things “look fine on paper”
The moment she knew something had to change
What surprised her most about the Breakthrough process
How she reclaimed Sacred Tuesdays and finally created space to think, rest, and plan
How she launched an entirely new business alongside her salon – without working more
Whether you're drowning in demand, stuck in survival mode, or secretly craving a new path… Faye’s story will remind you that you’re not lazy, you’re just out of margin – and you get to build something different.
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P.S. You can find Faye's coaching page over on IG at @cawoodcoaching and her salon page at @hiddenhareharrogate