How to Slow Down and Live

Authentic Business Adventures Podcast

Melissa Brumm - Slow Life Revolution On Achieving Victory in Business: "So it's sort of like if we help them win, we win. And then if we keep helping them win, we win. Everyone wins." Every entrepreneur shares at least two common traits: 1) They have boundless ideas and 2) They are crazy busy trying to keep up with all that they have going on. Melissa Brumm has taken these two challenges and created a coaching program to help entrepreneurs understand control amongst all of the technology that is endless in it's demand for our attention. On top of all of this, Melissa discusses her many other business pursuits, including "Melvis.Rocks" and explore her passion projects, as well as her work with a Beatles tribute festival outside Louisville, Kentucky. We'll also chat about her experiences in the entertainment world, her mother's influence in music and broadcasting, and her ventures in event planning, yoga instruction, and horticulture therapy. Plus, don’t miss her insights on the impact of technology on our daily lives and her heartfelt stories about pursuing her dreams. Listen as Melissa explains the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur full of ideas and learning how to act on only a few of them. Enjoy! Visit Melissa at https://www.melissalbrumm.com/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Response to overwhelming connectivity, advocating for relaxation. 03:58 Modern overwhelm: online, emails, constant mental clutter. 08:34 Questioning the need for social media validation. 10:51 Balanced perspective on technology and self-worth. 14:31 Encourage interaction instead of phone distractions. 17:56 Questioning the need for constant entertainment. 21:06 Unexpected journey from joke to professional singing. 22:50 Humorous performances featuring Sunny and Cher impersonations. 26:29 Livestreaming singing and dancing from bedroom setup. 29:55 Feeling safe in Halloween costume, gaining confidence. 35:05 Preference for various music acts and impersonations. 35:48 Admiration and amusement for impressive skills. 41:44 Connecting with nature through hands-on activities. 43:28 Certified yoga instructor planning meditation retreats. 47:22 Introduced to playing cello out of obligation. 51:30 Mechanic has expensive equipment but no profit. 52:18 Business program showcasing owner's struggles and successes. Podcast Transcription: Melissa Brumm [00:00:00]: There is something to, like, horticulture therapy of, like, getting your hands dirty, working with your hands to, like, get you out of that mental, like, yeah. Just being, like, oh, I need to get that thing done. And you respond to that person. It's just, like, no. Just to put your hands in some dirt. James Kademan [00:00:16]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, a business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. We're locally underwritten by the Bank of Sun Prairie. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link found at drawincustomers.com. And today, we're welcoming slash preparing to learn from Melissa Brum, the founder of Slow Life Revolution. So Melissa, how is it going today? Melissa Brumm [00:00:42]: It's great. James Kademan [00:00:43]: It's good. Just fine. Melissa Brumm [00:00:46]: It's good. Yeah. Alright. It's really stressful, you know, it's a little stress stressful time right now, but James Kademan [00:00:50]: Because of being on the show? Yeah. I'm sorry. No. So other just stuff going on. Melissa Brumm [00:00:56]: Just life, you know. Yeah. Alright. All the different things I got going on in my head, which you'll Yeah. Right. We're about James Kademan [00:01:02]: to crack that can right open here. Yeah. Melissa Brumm [00:01:04]: How are you? James Kademan [00:01:05]: I'm doing tip top. Good. I got a super awesome guest in the studio here today, so I can't go wrong.