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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
Unedited stories of Business, Branding and Life.
Banish boring as Tracy Fryer and her guests take a ride on the rollercoaster of being a business owner - or of simply being human! Get ready to learn exactly what it takes to grow with distinction and show mediocrity the middle finger. In this podcast Tracy interview’s authentic business owners, who share their story of building a successful business, their strategies behind their success and leading the way.
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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
#067 Business After Burnout with Lezly Kaye
Burnout is often glorified as the price of success, but Lezly Kaye is here to prove that’s a myth. After building a $60M business, losing it all, and walking away, Lezly discovered a new way to lead, scale, and thrive—without sacrificing well-being.
As the founder of The CEO Circle, she now helps high-achieving women step into true CEO leadership, eliminating burnout and reclaiming balance.
In this episode of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Lezly reveals what it really takes to build a thriving business without it consuming you.
Specifically, Lezly shares:
- How hustle culture is keeping entrepreneurs stuck
- The biggest leadership mistake that fuels burnout
- Why productivity isn’t about working more hours
- How trauma influences business success
- The power of self-worth, boundaries & radical responsibility
- The role of psychedelics in personal transformation
Mentioned in This Episode:
- The dangerous myths of entrepreneurship (03:05)
- Why burnout isn’t proof of hard work—it’s a red flag (20:46)
- How to build a business that runs without you (38:18)
- Why traditional leadership strategies no longer work (50:15)
- Lezly’s personal journey from overworked to aligned CEO (01:03:43)
About Lezly:
Lezly Kaye is a business strategist and founder of The CEO Circle, where she helps established female entrepreneurs scale from multi-6 to 7 figures—without being consumed by their businesses. With decades of experience in leadership, scaling, and team-building, she teaches women how to step out of the weeds and into real CEO leadership.
Connect with Lezly:
Website: LezlyKaye.com
Email: connect@lezlykaye.com
Instagram: @lezlykaye
About Tracy: Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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