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WithGenevieve

WithGen is the podcast where we talk business, people, and all the messy middles in between. I’m Geneviève, an entrepreneur building communities in The Netherlands, Canada and beyond. Here I share the highs, the lows, and everything nobody puts in the glossy founder stories: the pivots, the burnout, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way. From breakups in business to scaling your dreams, grab your coffee and join the conversations every ambitious person secretly needs to hear. Join me on insta @withgenevieve

Episodes

  1. The one-day-per-month-off concept

    11/05/2025

    The one-day-per-month-off concept

    Welcome to Team Hot Mess! I’m Gen, your biggest fan and honorary chairwoman of figuring-it-out-as-we-go. 🚀 Today’s episode is all about why you NEED to take a real day off every month. No excuses, no guilt. I’m diving deep into the science and psychology of rest, sharing research-backed reasons (yes, with studies and links!), and showing you exactly how I schedule my own sacred time off, even as an entrepreneur juggling business, life, and a little chaos. In this pod you’ll learn: The proven benefits of regular days off for your creativity, mental health, and business growth Why guilt and hustle culture keep us exhausted (and how to break free) My favorite day-off rituals (from lazy pajama days to museum inspiration trips) How to actually make this a habit, no matter where you live or how busy you are Featured research & sources: Harvard Business Review: Productivity & Breaks University of Illinois: Mental Downtime Study WHO: Burnout Syndrome Stanford: Work Hours & Productivity UCSF: Breaks & Mood Gretchen Rubin: Consistency & Resilience Let’s build a culture where rest is productive and being human comes first. What about you? How would you spend your ideal day off? Comment below or tag me on Instagram @withgenevieve ; let’s keep each other accountable! If you’re already taking regular breaks, tell us your best story or idea breakthrough. I’ll be your hype squad. 👀 Subscribe for more real talk on business, creativity, mental health, and life’s messiest moments. New episodes every 6 days! Let’s get better, together. Connect with me: Instagram | LinkedIn | Medium | TikTok

    27 min

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WithGen is the podcast where we talk business, people, and all the messy middles in between. I’m Geneviève, an entrepreneur building communities in The Netherlands, Canada and beyond. Here I share the highs, the lows, and everything nobody puts in the glossy founder stories: the pivots, the burnout, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned along the way. From breakups in business to scaling your dreams, grab your coffee and join the conversations every ambitious person secretly needs to hear. Join me on insta @withgenevieve