Sweet Without Sugar

By: Karine Parthenais
  • Summary

  • A no-BS business and brand podcast with Karine Parthenais, Founder of The Work VACAY + special guests.

    © 2025 Sweet Without Sugar
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Episodes
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 6 - Yield
    Jan 3 2025

    In this final episode of the New Year Aligned You mini-series, Karine Parthenais emphasizes the importance of yielding and reflection in The Work VACAY framework. She encourages listeners to celebrate their achievements, learn from setbacks, and approach the new year with grace and purpose. The episode serves as a reminder to appreciate progress, acknowledge challenges, and maintain accountability in business goals.

    Takeaways

    • Yielding is the final stage of The Work VACAY framework.
    • Reflection is essential for personal and business growth.
    • Celebrate your achievements to maintain motivation.
    • It's okay to not accomplish everything; life happens.
    • Understanding your pace is crucial for success.
    • The Work VACAY framework can be applied throughout the year.
    • Regular reflection helps in planning and accountability.
    • Embrace the new year with excitement and open arms.
    • You are worth investing time in your business.
    • Community support can enhance your growth journey.




    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    9 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 5 - Adapt
    Jan 3 2025

    In this episode of the Jigger podcast, Karine Parthenais discusses the importance of adapting within The Work VACAY framework. She emphasizes that adapting is inevitable and not a sign of failure, but rather an opportunity to reassess and prioritize goals. The conversation covers how to categorize tasks, prioritize relevant actions, and break down larger tasks into manageable steps. Karine encourages listeners to embrace a mindset shift that allows for flexibility and understanding of the current season in their business journey.

    Takeaways

    • Adapting is a crucial part of achieving sustainable success.
    • Life can disrupt plans, but it's important to remain flexible.
    • Reassessing goals helps in maintaining alignment with your vision.
    • Not completing tasks is not a failure; it's an opportunity to pivot.
    • Categorizing tasks can provide clarity and focus.
    • Prioritize tasks that directly support your overarching goals.
    • Breaking down tasks into smaller steps can lead to progress.
    • A mindset shift is necessary to embrace adaptation.
    • Letting go of irrelevant tasks can lighten your load.
    • Taking things one step at a time is key to moving forward.



    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    11 mins
  • New Year, Aligned You Part 4 - Conquer
    Jan 2 2025

    In this episode of the New Year Aligned You mini-series, Karine Parthenais introduces The Work VACAY framework, focusing on the 'Conquer' phase, which emphasizes taking actionable steps towards achieving goals. She discusses the importance of decomposing large goals into manageable tasks, prioritizing these tasks based on their impact, and setting deadlines to maintain accountability. The episode encourages listeners to celebrate small wins and maintain momentum throughout the year.

    Takeaways

    • We need to take proactive steps to achieve our goals.
    • It's essential to gather and reflect on important information.
    • Decomposing goals into smaller tasks makes them manageable.
    • Prioritizing tasks helps in focusing on what matters most.
    • Deadlines create accountability and help maintain focus.
    • Celebrate small wins to keep motivation high.
    • It's important to be realistic about timelines and resources.
    • Action is what makes your plan a reality.
    • Stay excited about your goals to avoid losing momentum.
    • Utilize tools and resources to streamline your planning process.




    Karine Parthenais is a Business and Brand Strategist who has spent nearly fifteen years working with business owners as an independent consultant and agency owner. Learn more about Karine by following her on Instagram @karineparthenais or check out her latest venture The Work VACAY to learn how to escape to work ON your business.

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    16 mins

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