Building a Legacy: Mindset and Entrepreneurial Grit with Rhea Stoddart
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In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with Canadian entrepreneur and nurse, Rhea Stoddart, to talk about what it truly means to build a legacy—in business, in family, and in the communities we serve. Rhea shares her remarkable journey from nursing to scaling a national healthcare staffing company with over 3,000 nurses, servicing 150+ facilities, and delivering 2.5M+ care hours throughout Canada.
This episode covers mindset, business growth, resilience, motherhood, burnout, entrepreneurial kids, and preparing your business for long-term success. It’s raw, real, and full of powerful takeaways for anyone building something meaningful.
Key Topics Discussed
Defining “Legacy” Beyond Wealth
Legacy as inspiration for others
Legacy as mindset — demonstrating what’s possible with belief and execution
Raising entrepreneurial kids and modeling resilience at home
Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything
Getting stuck in “maintenance mode” after rapid growth
Transitioning back to a growth mindset
The power of self-talk, affirmations, journaling, and meditation
Using examples from past hardships to break through burnout
Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Balance
Building a business with young children
How vision, boundaries, and motivation anchored Rhea during hard seasons
Working with her husband — the blessings and challenges
Teaching the Next Generation
How Rhea is raising entrepreneurial kids through real-life money lessons
Amanda's story about entrepreneurial homeschooling programs and early business exposure
Burnout & Longevity in Business
How Rhea navigates burnout using grounding practices
Building a “mental armor” to handle the daily ups and downs
Learning from other entrepreneurs’ rock-bottom stories
Making Hard Decisions for Long-Term Vision
Reinvesting retained earnings
Spending on marketing, sales, and consultants during slow seasons
Knowing when to pivot vs. push forward
How she sees the company evolving into home care and virtual care
Legacy Planning for Business Owners
Start legacy planning at least 5 years ahead
Bring in outside professionals
Assess whether the legacy is sale, succession, or continued scaling
Prepare future generations or leaders well in advance
Words of Advice for New Women Entrepreneurs
Keep your bubble small — protect your energy
Stay true to your vision and tune out fear-based advice
Don’t overshare in the early stages
Build daily mindset habits
Lean on resources: mentors, books, podcasts, and AI tools
Connect with Rhea
Socials:
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
@RheaStoddart
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