THE PODCAST FOR CREATIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS
What if slowing down was the smartest thing you could do for your business?
Taking Five is a private podcast for creative entrepreneurs navigating the messy middle—where we slow down, tune out the noise, and build businesses that feel as good behind the scenes as they look on the outside.
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Taking Five is a space to pause—before the next pivot, push, or plan.
Each episode features intimate, honest conversations with women who’ve stopped chasing someone else’s version of success and started trusting their own. You’ll hear about the messy middles, brave pivots, and quiet moments that changed everything—both in business and in life.
You won’t find polished advice shouted from a stage here. Just real stories, told softly, by people who’ve been there.
7+episodes
of honest, intimate conversations
5 different paths
to intentional, creative success
100+moments
of "oh, me too."
The Latest Episodes
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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So good!
“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 started Taking Five because I know what it's like to feel alone behind the scenes while trying to build something meaningful. 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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