Ep 155: How Ditching Alcohol Made Her a 7-Figure Business Owner with Leah Gervais

Jan 19

We all have dreams, right? So what is it that gets in the way? According to today’s guest, your mindset can be a major blocker, and ditching alcohol can actually help you claim more wealth.

Leah Gervais is a wildly successful 7-figure business coach specializing in marketing and mindset. Her biggest dream? To run the New York City marathon. Today, she opens up with Karolina about her incredible entrepreneurial journey and how her coaching business came to fruition during a quarter-life crisis. Through a series of pivotal moments, she now lives alcohol-free and helps other women achieve their business dreams.

Leah offers so many juicy and refreshing insights into common struggles for entrepreneurs (hint: a lot of it is your mindset!), and the truth about alcohol and successful business owners.

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you’re looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that’s all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today, and give their Sparkling Rosé a try! Most companies add in a lot of sugar or juice which can make the final product taste like kid’s grape juice, but not Wild AF. They take a California Syrah and make a nonalcoholic sparkling rosé from it that is delicious. And because they don’t add in any sugar or juices, it’s actually zero calories and zero sugar, so no guilt included. Use code EuphoricAF30 to get 30% off. Try it today.

IN THIS EPISODE:

How the passing of Leah’s father was the catalyst to quitting her 9-5, ditching alcohol, and launching her coaching career. (Plus, the intuitive moment where she just KNEW that her business had powerful potential).
How daily glasses of wine led to a codependent relationship with alcohol and triggered poor sleep like clockwork, every night. Even when desperately trying to plan for a pause in drinking, it seemed impossible to Leah.
The unexpected “pink cloud” of euphoria, gratitude, and empowerment that Leah experienced in those first few weeks of ditching alcohol.
Why having a solution to a problem is not the only piece of the puzzle to having a successful business. People need to know you exist, and this comes with learning how to market and promote what you have to offer.
How to handle the mental gymnastics of being a business owner and the fear, self-consciousness, uncertainty, and ongoing imposter syndrome. The power comes when you’re able to continue showing up everyday for that greater purpose, especially when it’s hard.
The magical moment when Leah began disassociating alcohol from celebration, success, and wealth. What she discovered is that many wealthy, high-achieving entrepreneurs are alcohol-free, just like her (and you can still have champagne moments without champagne).

REFLECTION QUESTION:

If you still drink alcohol, I encourage you, like Leah, to take notice of how it plays a role in your life. How is your sleep? How is your energy? How does it impact your schedule and focus?

Maybe alcohol isn’t a part of your life anymore! In that case, what is it that has kept you going? How has being alcohol-free impacted your life? Like Leah and entrepreneurship, are there ways you can relate that experience to help transform others areas of your life?

“I remember walking on that beach, and I just sort of looked up into the sun, and I was like, ‘No, I'm gonna listen to that. I'm gonna listen to my gut. And I'm gonna not do this today.’ And that was the last drink I ever had. I never looked back.” Leah Gervais

“Where true growth comes from and a very successful foundation and a very impactful legacy comes from is not from those quick wins. It is from that daily commitment, day in and day out, that you want to work for yourself, you want to build something out of nothing. It is something that you really value, and you're not going to throw in the towel even when it's not as fun.” Leah Gervais

LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED

Be sure to check out Leah’s website and give her a follow on Instagram for some incredible tips and wisdom for growing your business!

The next alcohol-free women’s retreat takes place in Bali May 2023! Sign-up is open and spaces are limited. Learn more and claim your spot today.

This episode is brought to you by Wild AF. If you’re looking for a deliciously authentic non-alcoholic wine that’s all natural, check out Wild AF Wine today, and give their Sparkling Rosé a try! Use code EuphoricAF30 to get 30% off. Try it today.

Karolina’s book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.

Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram