Elizabeth Walker is a business coach, podcast host, and founder of the Dear Business Coach podcast, where she brings grounded, insightful conversations to help entrepreneurs find clarity and direction. With a passion for creating space where ideas spark and progress happens, Elizabeth believes in making consistent, meaningful moves toward growth—one day at a time. Humans of Fuzia is featuring Elizabeth to inspire our 5 million–strong community of women and allies to embrace their unique pace, trust their instincts, and redefine what success looks like. Her journey is a reminder that in a world obsessed with constant hustle, balance and intentional action are just as powerful as ambition.
Q: Elizabeth, your podcast brings clarity to business challenges in such a grounded way. What inspired you to create it, and what impact did you hope it would have?
A: One of the taglines for the show is, “Find one thing today to move your business forward.” I think that’s such a helpful way to look at business—if I can accomplish just one important thing today, that’s progress. Maybe a listener hears an idea in a conversation that gets them unstuck, inspires them, or shifts their perspective. The show is for industry experts, coaches, and executives to have casual, behind-the-scenes conversations while still sharing practical value. You never know when one insight might set your business in a new direction.
Q: You’ve spoken to so many leaders and changemakers. What’s one question or theme you keep coming back to in your interviews?
A: I often ask guests about their vocabulary—specific words they choose, like “integrity” or “compassion.” I’m fascinated by the words people anchor their work around. Asking “Why that word?” often leads to meaningful backstories that reveal a lot about their values and purpose.
Q: You balance coaching, hosting a podcast, and running a business. How do you stay anchored in your mission without burning out?
A: I’ll be honest—I do burn out. I’ve learned to listen to my body and take breaks, even daily naps if needed. I also see a counselor regularly. For me, it’s about acknowledging limits and understanding that I don’t have to justify my working style or hours to anyone.
Q: Have you received any listener feedback that truly stayed with you?
A: Interestingly, some of the most surprising feedback has come from people in my personal life. They’ll listen to one or two episodes and tell me they’re actually applying business ideas to their personal lives. I never expected those crossovers, and it’s deeply rewarding to know the conversations are making an impact beyond business.
Q: What would you say to a woman sitting on a business idea but holding herself back out of fear or perfectionism?
A: There’s a line from a movie I love where a 60-year-old woman tells a teenager, “Find one thing you can trust.” It’s not something someone else can choose for you—it’s something you’ll just know. That advice stuck with me, and I think it’s a powerful starting point for anyone feeling stuck.
Q: What does empowerment mean to you today?
A: Empowerment is knowing I set my own boundaries and pace. We’re not built to operate at full capacity all the time—not even eight straight hours a day of deep focus is sustainable. Empowerment means I don’t have to explain my choices to anyone.
Q: How do you define success now, and has that changed over time?
A: Success for me is when the product I create is interesting and valuable to me first. If I enjoy the process of making a podcast episode and still learn something new when I listen back later, that’s success. It has to be meaningful both during and after production.
Closing Quote
“Empowerment isn’t about doing more—it’s about choosing what truly matters and owning your way of doing it.” — Elizabeth Walker
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