Hannah Brencher: How 1000 Unplugged Hours Changed This Entrepreneur’s Life

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This week on the podcast I’m thrilled to chat with author Hannah Brencher on the upcoming release of her book The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World.

After my personal experience leaving social media in 2017, I’ve seen and felt firsthand the difference of a tech-free life. Trading overwhelm, comparison, and burnout for renewed creativity, clarity, and energy for what truly matters.

In this conversation we discuss the heart behind Hannah’s 1000 Unplugged Hours challenge, the impact of powering down on Hannah’s life and business, plus the ins and outs of her entrepreneurial journey.  

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, the Chicago Tribune, and more.

Press play for the full interview or keep reading below!

In this Episode:

• Life beyond the content creation lens. 🔎
• What is an unplugged hour? 🔌 Ideas & tips to start powering down today. Hint: It doesn’t have to be perfect. 
• Reclaiming your time. ⏰
• Why you should probably unplug too. 📱 Think creativity super boost, less overwhelm, and more clarity to focus on what matters.
• Figuring out your offers early in business. 💼
• I’m good at making money. 💸 And other money realities that feel weird to admit. 
• Raising your rates. ⬆️ The internal battle between wanting to give it away for free and needing to pay the bills. 
• Living the dream part two. ✌️How layering motherhood into Hannah’s entrepreneurial journey made the dream even sweeter.
• In my work smarter not harder era. 💪 That part-time CEO flex.

Put’em on a Bumper Sticker. These Quotes are Pure Gold.

“I love social media, and I love the ability to be able to connect with my readers and engage with people, but not at the cost of all of my energy and time.” [6:43]

“If I don’t have the time to be intentional with my daily life, to really think through what’s coming up and how I want to show up for it and who I want to be. Then I’m too busy.  I need to clear some space.” [11:32]

“In my work smarter not harder era.” [28:04]

“It can be beautiful, and it can also be hard. It can be a dream come true, and it can also take from you a little bit, and both can be true.” [37:06]

“Do for one what you wish you could do for all.” [37:55]

More from this Episode

To hear the full story and more about Hannah, press play on the player above for the full interview or click here to download the transcript.

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Pre-Order Hannah’s New Book “The Unplugged Hours” Today!

Take the 1000 Unplugged Hours Challenge

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Hannah Brencher

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and entrepreneur. She founded The World Needs More Love Letters, a global community dedicated to sending letter bundles to those who need encouragement. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, the Chicago Tribune, and more. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Lane, and daughter Novalee. 

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