Sophie Biggerstaff on Chit Chat with Chan discussing how to Redefine Success, Leave the 9-5 & Build a Business That You LOVE
This week on Chit Chat with Chan, I sat down with the wildly inspiring Sophie Biggerstaff—an online business mentor, mental health advocate, podcaster, and the co-founder of TINAH, a mental wellbeing marketplace that's flipping the script on what success is supposed to look like.
Sophie’s story is one of radical transformation—from the high-pressure world of luxury fashion buying to creating a life-first business that travels the world with her. And our conversation? It was the kind of heart-centered, eye-opening exchange that redefines the entrepreneurial journey.
From Burnout to CEO of Her Own Life
Sophie shared her journey of leaving the corporate fashion world after feeling the all-too-familiar signs of burnout. She traded hustle culture for healing—and built a business around freedom, purpose, and mental wellbeing. Her message is clear: success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health.
We unpacked:
- What it looks like to unlearn hustle culture
- How she built a freedom-based business that moves with her, not against her
- Why mental health needs to be part of the entrepreneurial conversation—not an afterthought
Here's What We Chatted About:
Redefining Success Outside of Societal Norms
Sophie is living proof that you don’t have to follow the rulebook to build something extraordinary. We talked about:
- Letting go of “shoulds” and tuning into what you actually want
- Reframing success in a way that supports your life (not just your bank account)
- How to give yourself permission to create your own pace, schedule, and priorities
Building a Business That Supports Your Mental Health
This is where Sophie shines. As the co-founder of TINAH and host of not one—but two—podcasts, Sophie is a vocal advocate for making mental wellbeing a non-negotiable in business. She shared:
- Her own healing journey and the moments that shifted everything
- Why your business should adapt to your capacity, not the other way around
- Tactical ways to protect your energy and mental space as an entrepreneur
If you’ve ever felt the weight of burnout, questioned the hustle, or dreamed of building a business that gives more than it takes—this episode is your permission slip.
Sophie brought the truth bombs, the stories, and the kind of wisdom that leaves you feeling seen, grounded, and ready to build your business your way.
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