Live Full, Work Fun is about refusing to choose between the business you're building and the life you want to live. Bigger doesn't equal better.
Choosing to stay small on purpose and building around what matters most is something to be proud of. But the world keeps pushing the scaling narrative, and it's easy to get caught up in hustle and content chaos.
I'm Gayla Scrivener and in this podcast I share what I've learned about growing my solopreneur business and weaving work and life together without burning out.
My hope is that something here gives you permission to grow a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
Don't Let the Start Stop You: Season Finale Reflections and What's Next
Join Gayla Scrivener and co-host, Fran Atilio as they wrap up Season 9 of the Live Full Work Fun podcast with a heartfelt celebration of growth, friendship, and authentic connection.
In this season finale, they reflect on their journey together, share personal transformations, and discuss what's next as they continue to live full and work fun.
Key Highlights:
Season 9 Reflection: Celebrating nine seasons of the podcast, including two special seasons co-hosted together, and the theme "Don't Let the Start Stop You"
Virtual Friendship to In-Person Connection: After years of working together virtually, Gayla and Fran finally met in person this year—a highlight of their friendship
Gayla's Business Evolution: Soul-searching about building the business she truly loves, transitioning from agency focus to leaning more into her personal brand while continuing to serve clients authentically
Fran's Transformative Year: Becoming a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, achieving Reiki Master certification (Holy Fire Reiki Level 4), and planning to pursue astrology studies
Reframing Marketing and Sales: Challenging the stigma around marketing and sales by viewing them as human-to-human connection, authentic communication, and genuine conversations
The Power of Authenticity: Emphasizing that true marketing means bringing your genuine self, values, and integrity to everything you do
Looking Ahead: Both hosts share their excitement for continued growth and showing up authentically in 2026
Connect with Gayla:
Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerLiveFullWorkFun
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/
Connect with Fran:
Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/
29 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Why You Need More Than a Weekend to Reset
In this Live Full Work Fun episode, Gayla and Fran talk about essential practice of truly disconnecting from work to recharge and reset. They share personal experiences about taking intentional breaks—from weekend getaways to extended sabbaticals—and how these periods of disconnection have transformed their perspectives, improved their health, and reignited their creativity.
This conversation is a wake-up call for busy entrepreneurs who constantly find themselves in "do mode" and need permission to step away and prioritize themselves.
Key Highlights
The Power of True Disconnection: Why simply stepping away isn't enough—you need to fully disconnect from email, social media, and work responsibilities to truly recharge
From Weekend Breaks to Sabbaticals: How different lengths of disconnection serve different purposes, and why you need at least a week to shift out of work mode and into creative thinking
Setting Boundaries: Practical strategies for communicating your time off and setting up systems so your business can handle your absence
The Fog Lifting Moment: How disconnecting clears the mental fog and provides clarity on your true priorities and what you should say yes or no to
Planning Your Next Break: Why you should schedule your next break while you're still on vacation, and how to make non-negotiable time for yourself on your calendar
Continue the conversation. Share your biggest takeaway from this episode on Facebook.
Connect with Gayla:
Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerLiveFullWorkFun
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/
Connect with Fran:
Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/
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22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Overcoming Task Paralysis: How to Get Unstuck and Find Your Flow
In this episode of Live Full Work Fun, hosts Gayla and Fran dive into the challenge of task paralysis—that overwhelming feeling when you have so much to do that you end up doing nothing at all. They share personal experiences of battling the "negative ninny" voice in their heads and offer practical strategies to break through the paralysis. From finding flow to celebrating small wins, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence and grace.
Key Highlights:
Understanding Task Paralysis: Learn what task paralysis is and how it manifests when overwhelm prevents you from taking action
The Power of Small Steps: Discover why breaking tasks into tiny, manageable pieces is the key to getting unstuck
Finding Your Flow: Explore the concept of flow state and how connecting to your priorities can help you move seamlessly from one task to the next
Celebration as Fuel: Understand why celebrating even the smallest accomplishments is essential for maintaining momentum and silencing your inner critic
Stacking the Positive: Try this simple tool for tracking what you are getting done, rather than focusing on what you haven't accomplished
Asking for Help: Recognize when it's time to reach out for support from your team or loved ones
You're Not Alone: Find comfort in knowing that even the most successful people struggle with task paralysis
Continue the conversation. Share your biggest takeaway from this episode on Facebook.
Connect with Gayla:
Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerLiveFullWorkFun
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/
Connect with Fran:
Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/
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Don't Let the Start Stop You: Season Finale Reflections and What's Next
Published 3 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Gayla, I never hide my accent from you. You were one of the first people, I said, I'm just going to talk the way I talk. And And that's a gift to give someone. So I now want to give that to other people and pay it forward. This is the world I want to be in. I want to be in a world where it's about connection, community, collaboration. And you made me think of something. I saw a quote the other day. So would you rather... 10,000 new followers or 10 customers who trust you, 10 clients who trust you. I want the 10 clients who trust me. Followers are great. And if they get the message, awesome. But I want that personal connection to someone where I'm honoring what they've built and worked for. […]
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