Ep.108 | Honor the Season You're In: Designing a Business That Works With Nature, Not Against It with Samantha Williford, Owner of Lost Hill Lake
Ever feel like you're running the same day on repeat, grinding at the exact same speed no matter what's happening outside your window, and wondering why you're so fried?
This is a conversation Shay's had simmering for years. We brought back our friend Sam, who's spent 13 seasons running a wedding and event venue on her family's 200-acre farm outside St. Louis, a business so tied to the weather that it forced her to build her whole life around the seasons. She's also been Shay's best friend for 25 years, so this one gets real, funny, and a little woo, fast.
If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, or like your body just doesn't run on the go-go-go treadmill most of us got handed, consider this your permission slip to do it differently. Expect personal stories, a lot of laughing, and the reminder that we're not here to buy the island; we're here to build a life that feels good all year round.
Enjoy the episode! 😊
In this episode, we explore:
➡️ Why your real New Year might not even be in January
➡️ "Medieval peasant maxing" and what it looks like to actually live with the sun
➡️ The payment-schedule tweak that smoothed out Sam's seasonal cash-flow dips
➡️ Planning your work around your monthly cycle and the moon
➡️ Cheap dopamine vs. the kind you actually have to work for
➡️ Why "how are you?" deserves way more than a one-word answer
➡️ Giving yourself grace when your seasons collide, and honouring the one you're actually in
➡️ Surrender, trust, and Sam's tenth trip through "The Power of Now"
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About the Guest:
Samantha Williford is the owner and operating manager at Lost Hill Lake, a weddings and events venue on her family's 200-acre farm. She's dedicated to building an intentional business that prioritizes giving back to its team, their community, the natural environment, and turning a profit. Samantha is a mother to 2 young kids, an avid swimmer with a passion for growth and development work, and a travel enthusiast. You can usually catch Samantha dreaming up her next big idea or taking a nap. "Life's all about balance.”
Website: https://www.losthilllakeevents.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losthilllakeevents
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👉 Shay: saleswithshay.com | @shayheyshay
👉 Mariah: mariahmagazine.com | @mariahmagazineco
