Built on YES
Built on YES by Erin Cummings: Where Ambition Meets Mindfulness - Real Talk for Resilient Founders
(Previously known as Unburdened by Hope)
Built on YES is the go-to podcast for female founders, solopreneurs, and side hustlers looking to grow their businesses while staying resilient, grounded, and mindful. Host Erin Cummings, entrepreneur, angel investor, and creator of the Built on YES newsletter, dives into real, unfiltered conversations with inspiring female entrepreneurs. Together, they unpack mindfulness practices, share candid stories, and reveal the truth about balancing ambition with self-care in today’s high-pressure landscape.
Whether you’re learning to say “no” to burnout or seeking fresh strategies to manage stress and creativity, each episode offers a dose of encouragement and practical insights. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to face your entrepreneurial challenges with courage, capability, and strength.
Tune in each week to build your business, your resilience, and your YES mindset with Erin and her remarkable guests!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Re-air: Prepared vs. Planned: Creating a Reverse Outcome
In Episode 16, Erin focuses on preparedness versus planning and highlights the value of creating a reverse outcome scenario when making decisions. Erin also shares a few personal anecdo…
Revisit: 4 Steps to Visualize Success and Achieve What's Possible
Do you ever ask yourself: What if I could start my own business? What if I could take my dream trip to Greece? What if I could go back to school? What if I could have my dream relations…
6 Questions to Reflect on Your 2023
In this episode of Unburdened by Hope, host Erin Cummings reflects on the past year and shares her thoughts on personal growth and goal-setting. She discusses being proud of accomplishm…
Creating a Vibrant Life by Evaluating What Works and Doesn't
In this episode of Unburdened by Hope, host Erin Cummings discusses the importance of reflection in order to make positive changes. She shares her experiences with feedback and emphasiz…
When Setbacks Lead to Success
In this week's episode of Unburdened by Hope, host Erin Cummings shares her personal experience with failure and how it can lead to success. She discusses the challenges she faced when …
Gratitude for Getting Lucky
In this week’s episode, host Erin Cummings shares a humorous story about picking up her husband from the airport and the unexpected turn of events that unfolded. She emphasizes the impo…
Finding Gratitude in Difficult Moments
In this episode of Unburdened, host Erin Cummings explores the power of gratitude in challenging times. She emphasizes the importance of being grateful for the courage and strength it t…
Creating a Gratitude Practice for Everyday Life
In this week’s episode of Unburdened by Hope, host Erin Cummings dives deep into the power of gratitude and how it can positively impact our mindset and emotional well-being. She shares…
The Pain in Our Comfortable Shoes
In episode 18, host Erin Cummings reflects on the concept of bearing with discomfort in life and how people often tolerate pain or challenges until they become almost "bearable." Erin d…
Three Ps to Pull Yourself Back Up
In this week’s episode, Erin shares personal anecdotes from a challenging week and offers her unique perspective on conquering adversity. She introduces the "3 P's" strategy (People, P…
Prepared vs. Planned: Creating a Reverse Outcome
In Episode 16, Erin focuses on preparedness versus planning and highlights the value of creating a reverse outcome scenario when making decisions. Erin also shares a few personal anecdo…
Mastering Life's Balance: The Power of Outsourcing
In this episode of "Unburned by Hope" hosted by Erin Cummings, the focus is on outsourcing various aspects of life to gain more time and focus on what truly matters. Erin discusses her …
Redefining Self-Care for a Vibrant Existence
In this episode, Erin delves into the multifaceted concept of self-care. She reflects on the prevalent perceptions and contrasts them with her personal interpretations of what truly con…
From Yoga Philosophy to Grad School: Lessons in Time Management
In this episode, Erin shares her personal experience with the concept of “non-stealing” or ashteya from the Yamas and Niyamas. When you think of “non-stealing” we typically think of phy…
The Art of Letting Go: Transforming Your Day with Small New Choices
In episode 12 of "Unburdened by Hope," Erin Cummings delves into the theme of choices and their impact on our daily lives. Starting with a reflection on the end of a yoga class, Erin us…
Relationship Rings: Creating Boundaries and Building Stronger Connections
In episode 11, Erin Cummings dives deep into the concept of "relationship rings," a visualization tool to understand the proximity of various relationships in one's life. The episode em…
Finding Balance: Unleashing Your Inner Mob Boss for Positive Change
In episode 10, Erin Cummings reflects on the podcast's journey and its mission to inspire impactful life changes. She delves into self-awareness, discussing the "personas" we embody in …
The Power of Pause: Stepping Aside from the Rage Spiral
In episode 9 of the podcast, Erin Cummings delves into a variety of topics, ranging from her personal challenges during tough weeks to the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness meditation…
Don't Make it Weird: Embracing the Art of Accepting Compliments
In episode 8, Erin Cummings discusses the value of recognizing personal achievements and the profound impact of gratitude. She delves into the art of gracefully accepting compliments an…
Unlocking the Power of Inspiration: Embracing the Unknown and Letting Go
In Episode 7 of "Unburdened by Hope," host Erin Cummings emphasizes the significance of celebrating life's wins, both big and small. She shares her personal journey of overcoming health…