"I’ve always been about quality over quantity, but now at 44, I’m focused on how to slow down while still building. I come from a generation of work, work, work, but this next generation has shown us that it’s possible to do less while still doing more. That’s the work I’m doing now, scaling with more ease, more alignment, and without abandoning myself in the process. I’m also building a network of women professionals I can partner with to expand impact without taking on more alone. Collaboration is the new hustle."

Switching industries can feel like starting from square one—especially when your prior success doesn’t guarantee a win in a brand-new arena. Jacquie Carroll’s move from educational consulting to launching GameKraft demonstrates how community, curiosity, and courage can transform a fresh start into a high-score success.

Every entrepreneur hits moments where you must rethink how you operate—whether it’s struggling to pay your team on time, pruning unprofitable offerings, or overcoming self-doubt. Drawing on hard-won experience, here are four strategies that transformed my business from fragile to flourishing.