
Isn’t It Time You Put Yourself First? Why Burned-Out Leaders and Founders Need a Me-Moon
May 9, 2025
Let’s cut to the chase: burnout is real. You’re building a business, juggling deadlines, leading a team, managing family logistics, showing up for friends, and somewhere in there, you’re also trying to remember who you are.
When did rest become a luxury? When did joy get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list? If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels like she’s running on fumes—this is your sign. It’s time for a Me-Moon.
What Is a Me-Moon—and Why You Need One
A Me-Moon is more than a vacation. It’s a declaration. It says: I matter, too.
It’s a soul-centered getaway designed for women who’ve been giving 110% to everything and everyone—except themselves. This is your chance to recharge, refocus, and remember what it feels like to just be. You’ll travel “solo,” but not alone—surrounded by a community of women who are walking a similar path. Think: powerful, ambitious women who are craving space to breathe, reset, and reconnect—with themselves and each other.
This isn’t some fluffy self-care weekend. This is strategic restoration.
Reclaiming Yourself—Before You Burn Out
Let’s face it: too many women in business are hanging by a thread. You’re productive but not present. Successful but not satisfied. You love your work—but lately, it’s been draining instead of energizing.
Enter the Me-Moon: a pause button you didn’t know you were allowed to press.
On this journey, you don’t have to perform. You don’t have to be the boss, the caregiver, the fixer. You just get to be you—the woman underneath all the roles. And in the process, you’ll remember what lights you up.
Why Smart Women Are Prioritizing Travel Like This
Science backs it up: travel boosts creativity, reduces stress, and rewires your brain. The Global Coalition on Aging reports that women who travel frequently have better mental clarity, stronger emotional resilience, and even a longer lifespan. Translation? That trip you keep putting off isn't indulgent—it’s necessary maintenance for your mind, body, and business.
And when you travel with other like-minded women? The transformation is exponential.
Meet Tasha: A Burned-Out Founder Who Said “Yes” to Herself
Tasha is 39, the founder of a marketing agency in Atlanta, and a single mom to two teens. On paper, she’s crushing it. But inside? “I was spiraling. My team relied on me. My kids relied on me. I was constantly ‘on,’ and I started to lose sight of why I even started my business in the first place,” she told us.
Her Me-Moon to Portugal wasn’t just a break—it was a full reset. “I remember walking through the hills of Sintra, eating pastries without guilt, and talking late into the night with other women who just got it. That trip gave me back my fire. I came home and restructured my business to better serve me, not just my clients.”
Tasha didn’t just survive. She came alive again.
What You Gain from a Me-Moon (That a Spa Day Just Can’t Deliver)
· Radical Reconnection: With yourself. With other women. With what actually matters.
· Mental Clarity: No more decisions, no more juggling. Just time to think again.
· Creative Breakthroughs: Fresh environments unlock fresh ideas. Your business will thank you.
· A Sisterhood of Support: These aren’t surface-level friendships. These are ride-or-die women who want to see you win—and will remind you of your worth when you forget.
· A Taste of Freedom: Making choices just for you—without apology or negotiation.
Let’s Talk About the Power of Female Friendships in Our Prime
As career women, we often underestimate how isolated we’ve become. The demands of our lives leave little room for new connections. But in the Me-Moon environment, something magical happens: walls come down. Laughter comes easily. Vulnerability shows up without shame.
You don’t have to explain your ambition. You don’t have to tone it down. You just show up—and so does everyone else.
And that’s rare. And so powerful.
Travel as Therapy (But With Better Scenery and No Copay)
Solo travel, especially when held in a supportive group, can be the most clarifying experience of your life. Whether you’re journaling by a quiet lake in Canada, hiking the lavender trails of Provence, or sipping espresso on a bustling terrace in Rome—you’re peeling back the noise. You’re processing what you’ve been carrying. You’re remembering what joy feels like again.
The American Psychological Association calls this “resilience-building travel.” We call it: coming home to yourself.
Meet Brielle: Tech CEO, 44, and Finally Breathing Again
Brielle runs a SaaS company out of Seattle. She hadn’t taken more than a long weekend off in over seven years. “My team was burning out because I was burning out. I was so deep in the hustle, I forgot what rest even looked like.”
On her Me-Moon to Greece, Brielle found more than great food and ancient ruins—she found her laughter. “There was this night we danced under the stars after too much wine and I realized—I hadn’t laughed that hard in years. I needed that more than I needed another coaching session or quarterly review.”
Now? She’s instituted quarterly solo retreats for herself and wellness stipends for her leadership team.
Ready to Reclaim Your Joy?
A Me-Moon isn’t selfish. It’s the most generous thing you can do—for yourself, your business, your family, and your future.
Because when you return? You’re not just refreshed—you’re rewired. More grounded. More creative. More in tune with your values. And fully ready to show up for your life in a way that feels real again.
So, if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to hit pause and reconnect with the woman behind the title, this is it.
You’ve earned this. You need this. And trust me—you’ll never regret saying yes to yourself.