197. How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Break You (or Depend on You) With Gemma Went

If you’ve ever hit a point where your business feels more like a burden than a blessing, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale.

This week on Goals with Soul, I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Went: multi-award-winning business and leadership mentor, and someone who’s walked the path of burnout, breakdown, and rebuilding from the ground up.

Together, we talk about what it really means to build a business that supports you - emotionally, energetically, and practically.

Gemma shares how her own experience of growing a seven-figure business (and the eventual breakdown that followed) led her to rethink everything about how she worked, lived, and showed up as a leader.

In this refreshingly honest conversation, we cover:

• The danger of outsourcing your intuition in the online business space

• Why we need to normalise seasons of reinvention and reflection

• What it actually takes to build a sustainable, soul-led business

• Gemma’s current model for success, including certifications, scalable offers, and energy-clearing tools

• How to navigate visibility wobbles and reclaim your confidence after burnout

Whether you’re mid-pivot, craving more spaciousness, or just done with over-functioning… this one’s for you.

Connect with Gemma Went:
Website: https://www.gemmawent.co.uk
Instagram: @‌gemma.went

Download Gemma’s free Sales Checklist for Small Business Owners:

https://www.lighthouse.online/free-daily-sales-checklist

Connect with Joanna Ingram:
Website: joannaingram.com
Instagram: @‌iamjo.ingram
Book a Free Client Alignment Call where I’ll identify your messaging gaps and how to fix them!

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