Saying No to Say Yes: Brittany Blackman’s Path from Burnout to Self-Discovery

Send us a message! In this soul-stirring episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Brittany Blackman, former vacation rental business owner turned leadership coach and founder of Discover Freedom. Brittany gets real about what it took to walk away from the business she built and loved, after realizing that outward success came at the cost of her inner peace. She opens up about her battle with burnout, the pressure to be everything to everyone, and how learning to set boundaries — and say no — led her to a life of greater alignment, fulfillment, and purpose. Now on a mission to help others do the same, Brittany shares how she"s using her story and her coaching practice to support leaders in the vacation rental industry who are ready to rewrite their own rules. Whether you"re feeling stretched too thin, stuck in hustle mode, or simply ready to reconnect with your “why,” this episode is a powerful reminder that saying no is often the first step in saying yes to the life you actually want. Key Topics Discussed: 1️⃣ Brittany’s leap into vacation rental entrepreneurship during the pandemic 2️⃣ What success really looks like and why it sometimes means walking away 3️⃣ How burnout led her to a life coach, self-work, and a values reset 4️⃣ The emotional impact of people-pleasing and perfectionism in leadership 5️⃣ Why boundaries are essential (not selfish) 6️⃣ The mindset shift behind Discover Freedom 7️⃣ What it means to lead, and live, with intention Connect with Brittany: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-blackman-384141216/ Website: https://discoverfreedom.life/ Get $50 credit and $0 onboarding fee when you sign up for Beyond, the leading dynamic pricing tool for vacation rentals: http://beyondpricing.info/alexandannie Ready to take your operations to the next level? Visit https://tnsinc.com/podcasts-alex-and-annie/  to learn more. #vacationrentals #leadership #burnout