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Enjoy this raw, honest in the moment share about the real BTS of the past 8+ months trying to restart my business, balancing my passion vs logic, patterns I realized kept me stuck, what I've learned, what I wish I did differently and what you should know if you are pivoting, lost your spark, or have an inkling that you want something different.

In this conversation, I explain what’s actually happening beneath the surface when your life no longer fits the way it used to. This episode covers: why this phase feels urgent, confusing, and exhaustingwhat happens when your old identity blueprint stops workingwhy strategy, discipline, and “trying harder” don’t fix this phasewhat the in-between or liminal phase is actually forand why forcing clarity too early often recreates the same misalignment And you'll understand next steps to fully diagnose your situation and learn what you need to focus on next in order to gain clarity and start creating new alignment. 👉🏼FREE RESOURCES MENTIONED Guide to Navigate the "In Between" Phase of TransitionMisalignment Audit Links: Instagram: @amandakolbye Website: www.amandakolbye.com

There’s a moment most people don’t talk about where you question and then fully realize "“This isn’t it anymore," about your life or your business. And its very jarring because you might realize things arent working or you dont want the same things anymore, but you rarely know what is next right away. This episode helps you understand what is happening when you feel like "this isnt it anymore"how to decipher misalignment vs speedbumps along your pathwhy this isn't actually a problemwhat you should and should not do about thisand examples to help you understand what is happening in your life and what your next steps are 👉🏼FREE RESOURCES MENTIONED Guide to Navigate the "In Between" Phase of TransitionMisalignment Audit Links: Instagram @amandakolbye Website: www.amandakolbye.com

This is a special episode on a human to human level. It is a poem I created about what it actually feels like starting over your life, but not the big inciting incidences nor the moment you get your spark back... what it feels like to be in the midst of it, in transition, evolving, in the middle. I hope you enjoy this short & sweet episode to give you a brain break from learning and 5 tips & tricks, and just give you "a moment" where you can listen, tune in, tune out from everything around you, and feel seen! If you've had a rough season or simply a big season of change, I get you, I see you, and I have many things coming to support us all navigating real life and thriving in every season! Links Instagram Tik Tok Website Substack Youtube

It's been... a while.After a 2 year break/sabbatical, I'm finally back and ready to share the crazy personal journey I've been on as well as start this new chapter of life and business with you/ In this episode we cover: Why my "break" has been so complex & longLife updates from the past year (that you haven't heard yet) from the end of a 10 year relationship, new boyfriend, health chronicles and finally starting to rebuild my lifeHigh level overview of whats REALLY been going on BTS all these yearsWhat my new "transition" business is that I just launched casually on Instagram AND what my 2 new businesses are that Ive been teasing for months now (coming in 2026) Amanda Kolbye's Links: Instagram Website

This is the final episode in the sabbatical mini series, and to wrap it all up I am sharing 10 lessons I learned from my time away. I've broken the lessons down as business lessons and life lessons, and something in here is sure to be the takeaway you need at this very moment. I've loved sharing about my sabbatical and healing journey with you, and truly believe that we can all learn something from my experience! In this episode, we cover… Why we have to set realistic expectationsThe reality that you get to make the rulesPlaying the long game in businessHow hitting rock bottom can be a good thingMindsets and mantras that have shifted my perspective Quotes "You make the freaking rules. And this is simultaneously - at least for me - a fact that is really hard and really freeing at the same time." "Never actually hitting rock bottom might be One of the worst things that can ever happen to you." "Taking a break is not weak. In fact, it is one of the bravest, strongest things you can do for yourself. You are the only one that has to be you, who has to live your life every day. And it's time, if you're not already, to start living for you and doing what you need." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Other Links Mentioned: Instagram Post

One of the biggest questions I've gotten about my sabbatical is how I made it work financially. So I am pulling back the curtains and exposing how I funded my time away. This isn't just a vague explanation - I'm getting into the nitty-gritty and sharing the actual numbers. I'm covering everything from what my personal finances looked like prior to the sabbatical, to how much we spent in the business each month I was away. Plus, I'm giving you my best money management tips that helped set me up for success in this endeavor! In this episode, we cover… How I funded the seven month sabbaticalWhat my personal spending looked like during the break7 money management tips that helped me prepareMy business income and expenses during the sabbatical Quotes "Ultimately at the end of the day how I funded this was accepting that there was no other option but to take this break. And I had to do whatever it took, whatever I could do to make it work." "I track all of the numbers in our life... And so that's really important because I'm never surprised. I always know what's going on, which gives me power. Power of choice and power to do something about my situation if I don't like it." "Plan for this. Even if you think you don't need it, plan for the extended break or the maternity leave or the sabbatical or whatever it is. And if you don't ever need it, you just got the bank, right?" Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

Ever thought about taking a break from business yourself? Or maybe you didn't even realize it was a possibility? In this episode I am breaking down the three types of breaks you can take in your business, and the business and personal prep needed to make each type work. I'm giving you a framework that you can take and apply to your own situation to make sure that your time away is exactly what you need, and that the business is ready for you when you come back. In this episode, we cover… Three types of breaks: extended breaks, maternity leave, and sabbaticalsHow to determine what kind of break you want or needSix steps to prepping your business for a breakWhat personal prep and planning you need to consider Quotes "The hardest part is actually deciding to take the break." "No matter what your purpose is for taking a break, everyone within that break needs space. And space is probably uncomfortable for a lot of us, so don't get stuck in filling it with a lot of things, even if it's really uncomfortable." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

I have gotten so many questions in my DMs since announcing my return from a seven month sabbatical, and this episode is dedicated to answering those questions for you! I'm covering everything from what my business looked like while I was away to how my physical health has improved over the last few months. Whether you are planning an extended break in your future or just curious about my sabbatical experience, this episode is full of honest reflections and juicy takeaways that will get you thinking! In this episode, we cover… Why I took a sabbatical and how I knew when it was time to come backHow I adjusted to having less structure and routineThe phases of my sabbaticalMy take on why other entrepreneurs have taken breaksWhat my business looked like during the sabbaticalThe physical health struggles I've dealt with and how things have improved. Quotes "It wasn't nourishing because I didn't have stability. I didn't have support. I didn't have community. The work for me to heal was facing every skeleton in my closet and stripping myself of my entire identity and everything I'd ever known." "It was very challenging in terms of going from 100 miles an hour to zero miles an hour." "You know what you have now. You know what's in front of you. And if you know that what's in front of you is not it, then you have no other choice but to try new and rest assured knowing you can always go back to what currently is. But something tells me you won't." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 140 - I'm Taking a Sabbatical: Why I've Decided to Take an Extended Break & How I'm Making It Happen Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

A lot has changed over the last seven months, both in my personal life and for the state of the business! And the biggest question I’ve been getting is: What’s next? In this episode I’m sharing the options I’ve considered moving forward, and filling you in on what the near future looks like. Chances are it’s not what you think! In this episode, we cover… Why I’m letting go of decisions I made prior to my sabbaticalMaking decisions without financial pressureWhy my previous business direction felt unalignedOptions I’ve considered for my business moving forwardMy current decision for what’s nextShowing up as a work in progress and an authority Quotes "I'm no longer willing to do whatever it takes. I'm no longer willing to sacrifice a lot of different things or to let the pressure be the determining factor to check off those milestones or influence me to race to the finish line." "I'm excited to let you get to know the new/maybe more real, me as I get to know that version as well." "We're always in progress." Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 140 - I'm Taking a Sabbatical: Why I've Decided to Take an Extended Break & How I'm Making It Happen Amanda Kolbye's Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

I’m back!! It’s been about seven months since we’ve released a new episode, so there is a lot to catch up on. In this first episode back from my sabbatical, I’m giving an inside look at what went down in my life during the months away, including an overview of my transformative healing journey and why I’m grateful my life crumbled when it did. Consider this the start of a new era, both for me personally, and the business! In this episode, we cover… The backstory of why I took a sabbaticalHow things got worse before it got betterMy experience with ketamine therapy and a healing retreatOur decision to settle down in SpainHow this period has transformed my life Quotes “Entrepreneurship is like the biggest personal development journey you'll ever go on, whether you intended to or not, because it's going to bring up the shit. It's going to bring up the skeletons in the closet. It's going to make you face all your fears, and just expand constantly." "You finally have a chance to explore yourself without being tied to a specific outcome." “This has been the biggest awakening journey of my entire life. I am a different person to my core, to every cellular level, and I've had a lot of changes, shifts, evolutions in life - nothing, nothing like this.” Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 140 - I'm Taking a Sabbatical: Why I've Decided to Take an Extended Break & How I'm Making It Happen Amanda Kolbye's Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000546768010   Summary Normal goal setting focuses on reverse engineering actions to get yourself to the idealistic goal - but this process often fails to actually get you the results you want. Because it's not just about doing what actions are needed, we have to consider what we are currently doing in order to create a plan that will actually work. To do so, I suggest doing a "Get Your Sh*t Together" audit, which I explain in this mini moment!   Our Favorite Quotes "We assume that we can simply do or add on whatever actions are needed in order to get to the goal, whatever that is. But what we don't actually consider is that you are currently in a cycle. You are currently in motion. You're not just sitting still at a blank slate starting new... That's the part we don't consider when we're planning."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

It is no exaggeration to say that an era is ending in my business, and in this episode I'm spilling the tea on the massive changes that will be happening in the new year. I am completely pivoting the direction of my business, including restructuring my role and shutting down beloved programs. Tune in for a huge announcement!     In this episode, we cover… How to know when it's time for a massive pivot Why I'm changing my business model Taking risks as a normal part of entrepreneurship 5 reflections on how I made my decision to pivot A huge announcement on one of my biggest programs   Quotes "I'm faced with the fork in the road. And if I know that what's in front of me is for sure not it, then In my mind, I have no other option but to leap directly into the unknown and do anything other than what I'm currently doing because I already know that's for sure not it."   "You might as well pick a new direction and get started exploring what's next. rather than wishing and hoping and being a little bit delusional, that what you have is safety and that you can kind of think and strategize your way to figuring out what's next."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000539605087   Summary If resting isn't something that comes easy to you, it might be time to redefine what rest actually means. There are many types of rest, from exercising and socializing to shifting your values and doing things you enjoy outside of work. And of course, there's sleep! In this Mini Moment we are digging into the different types of rest to help you see how rest can actually be productive for you and your business.   Our Favorite Quotes "I did not value rest. I didn't see it as a money-making activity.... No matter how many times people told me that rest was important and that it would help me do better in my business - because I didn't value it, I never chose it."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

I never thought I'd be saying this, but I am taking a sabbatical! And in this episode, I'm sharing all the behind-the-scene details of that decision and the logistics to make it happen. I'm getting into everything from why I need an extended break to what the goals of time away are for me, and a sneak peek of what is to come when I return (hint, things are going to be A LOT different). This sabbatical will definitely be a leraning experience for me, and I'm happy to share the journey with you all in case it is something you may consider now or in the future!   In this episode, we cover… The lack of resources out there for taking a sabbatical as an entrepreneur Mindset shifts needed when you decide to take a break 5 steps to consider logistics in extended time away from the business A preview of what will be changing for the business upon my return The role of life and mental health in my decision to take a sabbatical now   Quotes "I've really had to kind of figure this out on my own, and if I'm being 100 percent honest, I'm taking an experimental approach here, which, yes, if you're wondering, is f*****g terrifying"   "If you make it happen, it is a very rare, intentional, and undivided time to have for yourself. To have no other responsibilities, to reflect, to focus on whatever it is that you are needing to focus on."   "You're a human being before you're a CEO... Remember this isn't a game. This isn't an Instagram feed. This is also your literal life. You are the only one that has to wake up every day. And so you better make sure you're f*****g happy. You better make sure you f*****g like yourself and what you're doing. And that you're living life."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel