PODCAST FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
The Podcast Where ‘Doing Less’ Is Actually the Business Advice
You'll hear real stories about reinvention, sustainable growth, choosing the uncomfortable path, and what it really takes to build a business that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Real stories. Honest conversations. A different way to think about growth.
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Taking Five is a space to pause—before the next pivot, push, or plan.
Each episode features intimate conversations with women building businesses in ways that feel more intentional, sustainable, and true to their season of life.
You’ll hear about the messy middles, brave pivots, and quiet decisions that changed everything—both in business and in life.
No polished advice shouted from a stage. Just real stories, told softly, by people who’ve been there.
14+episodes
of honest, intimate conversations
10+ different paths
to intentional, creative success
100+moments
of "oh, me too."
The Latest Episodes
New here? Start with these conversations.
Ep. 02: The Mother of All Pivots with Kaitlyn Parker
How becoming a mom reshaped her vision of success and why giving yourself permission to pivot is sometimes the smartest business move you can make.
Ep. 03: Data isn’t a Dirty Word with Samantha MacKinnon
How tracking the right numbers helps you run your business on facts, not vibes–unlocking more clarity, confidence, and time freedom.
Ep. 04: Whitespace by Design with Maggie Reina
Building a business that prioritizes space to create, think, and live fully. Maggie shares how she works just 20 hours a week while maintaining full-time income.
Ep. 05: The Power of Saying No with Brooke Stoll
How being brave enough to say no released unnecessary pressure and opened the door to more aligned opportunities and sustainable growth.
Ep. 06: Soft Strategy in a Noisy World with Xanthe Appleyard
Creating from capacity and connection. An invitation to rethink strategy as something soft, flexible, and rooted in self-awareness.
Ep. 07: Connection Over Visibility with Dalia Soles
Trusting your team, leading with depth, and making space for stillness. Dalia opens up about building a family-run studio and focusing on health over hustle.
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“I just love listening to Luz in my ears and hearing her sage wisdom giving me permission to slow down if I want to!”
Meet Your Hostess
Hey there–I’m Luz!
Founder of Willow and Jax, a consultancy helping creative entrepreneurs move through the messy middle with clarity and confidence.
I created Taking Five because I know what it feels like to look successful on paper, while quietly questioning if business is supposed to feel this hard. Through my work with designers, photographers, coaches, and creatives, I've seen how impactful it is when we stop following someone else's blueprint and start building from what's genuinely true for us.
This podcast is my way of creating space for those conversations—the honest ones about pivots, boundaries, capacity, and what it really takes to grow sustainably in business and life.
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