Balance Feels Impossible—But It Doesn’t Have to Be.
Hi, I'm Dana. I know what it’s like to feel exhausted and out of control. I was running a business, making money, but just as good at spending it. I was frustrated, overwhelmed, and drowning in my to-do list.
By 2019, I realized I was just bobbing in the water—gasping for air. I wanted more than survival. I wanted balance and control—in my business and in my life.
Back in 2015, while working a 40-hour corporate job, I started my first business, Rest Assured Consulting (now Live and Rest Baby), to help sleep-deprived parents get their babies and toddlers to sleep. As a mom of four, I had three great sleepers... but my last one? Not so much. Covered in breastmilk and exhaustion, I dove deep into infant sleep research. With the help I found, we finally slept again.
And before I knew it, I had built a new business as a certified pediatric sleep consultant (which still helps families today—check us out at liveandrestbaby.com).
But four years into that business... it was running me.
- Like 80% of entrepreneurs, I paid myself last and barely saw real profits.
- My calendar was out of control, filled with calls from morning to night. I’d work “on the business” during late nights and weekends.
- My family life suffered—I was always frustrated, distracted, and in a rush when I was with them.
This wasn’t the freedom or control I imagined when I started the business.
Something had to change.
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You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone
If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you—always putting out fires, chasing cash flow, and sacrificing time with family—you’re not alone. Like you, I once felt stuck in survival mode, spinning my wheels and struggling to find balance.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. There’s a better path to success—a way to align your work with your life, get clear on what matters most, and build systems that lighten the load.
Here’s How We Work TogetherÂ
Getting your business—and life—back on track shouldn’t feel complicated. Here’s how we’ll make it happen:
- Strategy Session: We’ll map out your biggest challenges and identify what’s holding you back.
- Build a Custom Plan: Together, we’ll create strategies and systems to streamline operations, improve cash flow, and free up your time.
- Achieve Balance and Growth: With clear goals and ongoing support, you’ll feel more in control and finally enjoy the freedom you’ve been working toward.
What’s the cost of staying overwhelmed?
If you continue running your business the way you are now—constantly putting out fires, struggling with cash flow, and sacrificing personal time—you’ll never reach the freedom you set out to create. Your business might keep going, but at what cost? How long can you keep working late nights, missing moments with your family, and feeling drained every day?
Without the right systems and support, the pressure only builds. Stress compounds, burnout creeps in, and your health, relationships, and business suffer. You risk stalling your growth, damaging client relationships, and never fully realizing the potential of the business you’ve worked so hard to build.
- Missed Opportunities: You’ll struggle to grow or scale without clarity and a strategy in place.
- Burnout: Long hours and endless tasks will keep pulling you away from the life you want.
- Financial Instability: Poor cash flow management will continue to create stress and uncertainty.
- Strained Relationships: Time with family and personal priorities will keep slipping away.
- Loss of Control: Instead of running your business, you’ll feel like it’s running you.
Every day you wait is a day spent surviving instead of thriving. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can have a business that supports your life, rather than drains it—you just need the right tools and guidance to get there.
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Here’s What Success Looks Like
Confidence
Dana Stone is like a really informed cheerleader. She gave a voice to what I wanted to do next, and she'll give you the push and confidence to go after it. Even my husband noticed a difference in my drive, focus, and confidence.
Dana Smith, Author/Influencer
Processes
Dana is a sounding board. I often think aloud. Dana takes my thoughts and goals and puts them into concrete processes so I can actually move forward. Thanks to her, I move beyond the “dreaming” phase into action.
Lucas Scott, Owner and Videographer at Skylar Scott Studios
Tools
I was always out of time, and my inbox was always overflowing. I was stagnant, caught in a never ending cycle. I always want to be at my best, and that feeling of overwhelm wasn’t it. Dana’s given me tools and processes to clear my inbox and my head so I perform at my best.
Christine Kirchberg, Principal Architect
Get a Clear Picture of Your Business –
and Your Next Steps.
Running a business can feel overwhelming when you’re stuck in the weeds. That’s why I recommend taking a moment to step back and assess where you stand. My Business Report gives you a personalized, comprehensive breakdown of your business's strengths and areas for improvement.
Through this process, you’ll uncover powerful insights that can:
- Improve your leadership skills
- Help you get more done with less stress
- Align your business with your personal values and goals
You have so much to offer—let’s make sure your business reflects that.
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