BUILD IT, BABY!

Prioritization for Entrepreneurs: Busy vs Building

Building a business while balancing real life requires more than time management—it requires prioritization. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores one of the biggest reasons people stop progressing toward meaningful goals: not lack of talent or ambition, but the inability to prioritize what truly matters. From entrepreneurship and founder mindset to emotional avoidance, focus, burnout, and intentional decision-making, this conversation dives into the difference between being busy and actually building something that moves your life forward. Penelope shares a personal look into her own creative process while refining an offer for one of her companies, and why going back to the drawing board was not procrastination—it was alignment. She also talks about protecting creative energy, navigating seasons of aggressive building versus recovery, learning to stop apologizing for your priorities, and why clarity creates momentum. If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin while trying to build a business, a new direction, or a meaningful life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Send us your questions or comments! [https://www.penelopebent.com/listenerquestion] BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: * “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin * “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev * “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: * BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letsbuilditbaby/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572431189139] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-baby-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuilditbaby] * Penelope Bent: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/penelope.bent/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/penelope.bentlippincott/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-bent-077a46167/] Rainy Day Production House. Crafted with passion. Delivered with soul.

Why Building Something Visible Changes Everything

Building something meaningful changes the way you see yourself. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent explores why so many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled — even when they’re busy all day long. After reading that construction workers are among the happiest people in their jobs, Penelope dives into the deeper reason why: visible progress. The ability to actually see what you’ve built. This conversation goes beyond entrepreneurship and into something much more personal. Penelope talks about founder mindset, creative fulfillment, ownership, momentum, workplace culture, and the emotional shift that happens when you stop simply contributing and start creating. From building companies to installing a ceiling fan with her daughter, this episode is about the confidence, happiness, and identity that come from making something real with your own hands. If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected from your work, or unsure what comes next, this episode is a reminder that fulfillment may not come from doing more — it may come from building something you can actually see. Send us your questions or comments! [https://www.penelopebent.com/listenerquestion] BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: * “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin * “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev * “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: * BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letsbuilditbaby/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572431189139] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-baby-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuilditbaby] * Penelope Bent: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/penelope.bent/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/penelope.bentlippincott/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-bent-077a46167/] Rainy Day Production House. Crafted with passion. Delivered with soul.

Outgrowing Your Life: When Everything Feels “Off”

Feeling stuck is often a sign of personal growth — not failure. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down one of the most misunderstood experiences people face: that unsettling feeling that something in your life just isn’t quite right anymore. When your job, relationships, routines, or identity start to feel “off,” it’s easy to assume something is wrong with you. Penelope challenges that entirely — offering a perspective shift that reframes feeling stuck as a signal of expansion, evolution, and outgrowing your current life. Through real-life insight and grounded reflection, she explores what it actually means to outgrow a version of yourself, why that in-between phase feels so uncomfortable, and how to move forward without blowing everything up overnight. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, restless, or unsure of your next step, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — and how to trust it. Send us your questions or comments! [https://www.penelopebent.com/listenerquestion] BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: * “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin * “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev * “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: * BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letsbuilditbaby/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572431189139] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-baby-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuilditbaby] * Penelope Bent: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/penelope.bent/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/penelope.bentlippincott/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-bent-077a46167/] Rainy Day Production House. Crafted with passion. Delivered with soul.

The Voice in Your Head Is Shaping Your Future

Your self-perception is shaping your life more than any strategy ever could. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent goes straight to the root of why so many people feel stuck, even when they’re doing all the “right” things. It’s not a lack of knowledge, resources, or opportunity — it’s the internal dialogue running quietly in the background. The voice that questions, delays, and keeps you playing small. And most of the time, you don’t even realize it’s there. Penelope breaks down how negative self-talk is learned, repeated, and mistaken for truth — and how it ultimately defines your decisions, confidence, and willingness to move forward. She shares a simple but powerful shift: you are not the voice in your head — you are the one who hears it. From there, everything changes. This conversation is about awareness, choice, and rebuilding self-trust — one thought at a time. Send us your questions or comments! [https://www.penelopebent.com/listenerquestion] BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: * “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin * “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev * “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: * BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letsbuilditbaby/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572431189139] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-baby-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuilditbaby] * Penelope Bent: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/penelope.bent/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/penelope.bentlippincott/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-bent-077a46167/] Rainy Day Production House. Crafted with passion. Delivered with soul.

Building a Side Income Before You Actually Need It

Building a side income is no longer optional—it’s necessary. In this episode of BUILD IT, BABY!, Penelope Bent breaks down the reality of today’s job market and why relying on a single income stream is no longer a safe strategy. This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness. Layoffs are happening across industries, and the definition of “job security” has fundamentally changed. The question is no longer if things shift—but whether you’re prepared when they do. Penelope walks you through how to begin building your own “side asset”—not as a hustle that drains you, but as something intentional, steady, and rooted in your existing skills. From identifying what you already bring to the table to starting small and building while employed, this episode is both a mindset shift and a practical guide. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is your wake-up call—it’s time to build something that belongs to you. Get your copy of the Side Hustle Safety Checklist [https://www.penelopebent.com/publications] now! Send us your questions or comments! [https://www.penelopebent.com/listenerquestion] BUILD IT, BABY! is a Rainy Day Production House original. Hosted by Penelope Bent and produced by Morgan Clymer. Music: * “The Stars” by Yuri Shemshishin * “Unsolved Story” by Oleksii Holubiev * “Falling Stones” by Oleksii Holubiev Follow along: * BUILD IT, BABY!: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/letsbuilditbaby/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572431189139] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-baby-podcast/?viewAsMember=true] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuilditbaby] * Penelope Bent: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/penelope.bent/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/penelope.bentlippincott/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelope-bent-077a46167/] Rainy Day Production House. Crafted with passion. Delivered with soul.