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Free to Be Mindful Podcast
Seven Years of Building Without a Blueprint
May 24, 2026
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312
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Intentional living & building without a roadmap — what 7 years of Free to Be Mindful taught Vanessa about nurturing a business, a marriage, and herself — Free to Be Mindful Podcast with Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC
Seven years ago, a mom broke down in front of her during a home visit, and that one moment cracked open everything. Not a business plan. Not a five-year roadmap. Just a clear, quiet knowing that moms needed support too, and that she was going to be the one to build it. What came next was seven years of showing up without a blueprint, figuring it out season by season, and learning that intention carries you further than any plan ever could.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Why knowing your why holds everything together when the how is still completely unclear
✅ What fifteen years of marriage and seven years of business have quietly taught her about what it actually means to nurture something
✅ How allowance, not pushing harder, is what's made the most room for real growth
✅ What it costs to want to do everything at once, and what her kids keep pulling her back to
✅ A guided reflection to help you name what you're nurturing right now and what it would mean to bring intention, allowance, and compassion to it
Chapters
00:00 Maycember Kickoff
01:41 15 Years Married
02:25 Seven Years Mindful
02:35 Origin Story 2018
04:17 From Hustle to Shift
05:46 No Blueprint Needed
06:34 Intention as North Star
07:48 Allowance and Evolution
08:41 Collective and New Baby
10:15 Compassion and Presence
11:31 Trusting Whats Next
12:34 Gratitude and Thanks
13:57 Invitation to Work Together
14:28 Reflection and Closing
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FTBM Podcast Ep312: Building Without a Blueprint
Vanessa: [00:00:00] The month of May is always so full. We've got communions, Mother's Day, spring concerts, recitals, end of the year celebrations. And for me personally, I always have some personal and business celebrations that I can't wait to share with you today.
So if you've ever wondered what it actually looks like to build something without a blueprint, and to nurture it through every single season, and to keep showing up even when life hands you something that you didn't plan for, this episode is for you.
Let's get into it
You're listening to the Free To Be Mindful podcast, where busy moms get practical tips and real talk conversations to find calm, joy, and a little more breathing room in everyday life. I'm Vanessa, licensed therapist, mom coach, and a mom to a tween and toddler. Each week, we get honest about motherhood and mindset, helping you live with more presence, less pressure, without losing your...
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