When trauma shows up in your business

This week on This Mother Means Business, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always get talked about openly in business circles: trauma.

I had the privilege of sitting down with my friend, trauma specialist and author Dawn Taylor (aka the “ass-kicker, hope-giver” behind The Taylor Way). And while the subject is heavy, I promise this conversation is full of laughter, honesty, and hope.

Here are a few things we covered:

✨ What trauma really is (spoiler: it’s not just the “big T” events)

✨ Why overreactions in life or business are actually trauma responses in disguise

✨ How unresolved trauma can quietly drain your business and relationships

✨ The reframe that set me free: your business is a tool, not your identity

One of my favorite takeaways from Dawn was this: rejection isn’t about you. If someone says no to your offer, they’re simply selecting something else—not rejecting your worth.

This one is for every entrepreneur who’s ever wondered, “Why did I react so strongly to that?” or tied their self-worth to a business outcome. You’re not alone—and there are better ways to navigate.