 |
builders from business.comIf you're seeking inspiration, lessons and war stories from the world's best and most (emotionally) intelligent marketers, you've come to the right place. Centerfield CMO John Busby chats (nearly) every week with leaders from every industry and... Author: business.com Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
This Isn’t Working – Stress and Success in Corporate America with Meghan French Dunbar
Episode 119
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, former CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media and author of This Isn’t Working, to talk about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial success and how to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health. Meghan shares her journey from launching a nationally distributed magazine after business school to scaling and exiting the company, all while quietly battling chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout behind the scenes. The conversation explores the difference between normal pressure and chronic stress, why “busy” has become a harmful badge of honor, and how founders can build healthier, more sustainable companies from the ground up.John and Meghan discuss:00:00 – Introduction 03:10 – The hidden toll of entrepreneurship and “falling apart” behind success07:10 – Stress vs. chronic stress: how to recognize the warning signs11:19 – Why glorifying business is dangerous and how to break the cycle16:14 – The link between financial security, engagement, and performance20:16 – Practical ways to build healthier, more human-centered organizations24:20 – Leadership myths: are women actually better leaders?Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀🚀 Join business.com+: https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&c=114951&s7=Spreaker&s8=episodedescription&s9=buildersBusiness.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions.Check out Meghan’s book: This Isn't Working: Overcoming Stress, Guilt, and Overload 🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast
