In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and international best-selling author Michelle Paczesny to talk about the biggest mistake many burnt out women make when trying to rebuild their lives and careers. After leaving corporate America to care for her daughter, Michelle began a journey that led her to discover her true passion for helping women rediscover theirs. Today, she coaches women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to turn their passion into a business that aligns with their life. Michelle shares her Ignite Your Passion Formula, a framework designed to help women discover what they love, validate their ideas, and build businesses rooted in purpose rather than burnout. Angelina and Michelle also talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, including navigating anxiety, learning from setbacks, building strong communities, and why women need to collaborate instead of compete. If you are a woman feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next step is, this episode will help you see that your story is not over and your purpose may be closer than you think. Burnout is something many women experience, especially when trying to balance careers, businesses, family responsibilities, and personal expectations. In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera speaks with entrepreneur and coach Michelle Paczesny about the biggest mistake burnt out women make and how they can begin rediscovering their purpose. Michelle shares how her entrepreneurial journey began in 2011 when she needed the flexibility to work from home while caring for her daughter. What started as a necessity turned into a mission to help women rediscover their passions and create businesses aligned with their values and lifestyles. Through her work, Michelle has coached women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what direction to take next. She developed the Ignite Your Passion Formula, a framework designed to guide women through discovering their passion, validating their ideas, and identifying how to turn those passions into sustainable businesses. Angelina and Michelle also discuss the importance of reflection, learning from failures, and surrounding yourself with the right mentors and community. Michelle believes that coaches should always continue learning and that investing in yourself is one of the most powerful steps a woman can take. Michelle also shares insights from organizing several summits that bring women together to collaborate, share expertise, and grow together. Events like the Rise Up Summit create spaces where women can support one another, build connections, and learn from each other’s experiences. This conversation is a reminder that burnout doesn’t have to be the end of the story. It can be the beginning of a new chapter where purpose, passion, and business come together. Key Topics Covered • The biggest mistake burnt out women make • How burnout can lead to rediscovering purpose • Michelle’s journey from corporate to entrepreneur • The Ignite Your Passion Formula • Building businesses rooted in passion • The importance of mentorship and community • Turning pain and setbacks into purpose Connect with Michelle Paczesny 🌐 Website: https://igniteyourpassioncoaching.com 📚 Book: Transforming Pain Into Purpose (International Best-Selling Author) 💼 LinkedIn: Michelle Paczesny 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelle.paczesny 🎤 Host of multiple women's empowerment summits including the Rise Up Summit and Mom Boss Lifestyle Summit Michelle Paczesny is an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker dedicated to helping women rediscover their passions and turn them into thriving businesses. Through her Ignite Your Passion Formula, she guides women to move past burnout, uncover their gifts, and build purpose-driven careers. 🔗 Connect with Angelina Rivera 🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com 📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links 📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23? 📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera 🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera 💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast 🧘♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina 🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services 🔓 Unlock Your Time Potential Coaching Program 🌐 https://angelinarivera.com/unlock-your-time-potential If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
