E103: When Alignment Feels Boring: Are You Playing Small or Growing Quietly?

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What if the dullness in your business isn’t burnout—it’s misalignment masked as comfort?

In this episode of the Kitchen Table Dreams podcast, Kimberly Houston delivers a powerful reframing for entrepreneurs who feel stuck in a season that’s “fine”—but far from fulfilling. If your business is moving, but your energy isn’t… it’s time to ask a deeper question: Are you growing, or are you playing small?

You’ll learn how to distinguish between ease and apathy, reconnect with your original vision, and stop mistaking stagnation for peace. Kimberly breaks down the habits, mindsets, and excuses that keep high-potential entrepreneurs hiding—and offers a direct path back to intentional, aligned growth.

What this episode covers:

• Why alignment isn’t always exciting—and what to do when it feels flat
• The difference between building with ease and coasting in complacency
• Signs that your business model is too small for who you’ve become
• The PROOF Method to reframe limiting beliefs that keep you stuck
• Why your goals may reflect doubt more than desire
• A practical path to reignite your alignment without burning everything down

If your business used to light you up—and now just pays the bills—it’s time to re-evaluate.

Kimberly shares her personal story of how a single moment in a cookie decorating class changed her entire trajectory and became the foundation for Teach Me How to Bake. Whether you’re feeling emotionally disconnected, quietly resentful, or just… bored, this conversation will help you realign with your mission and take bold action again.

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For creative entrepreneurs ready to expand beyond their comfort zone—this episode is your wake-up call.

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Chapters

1. Understanding Business Alignment and Apathy (00:00:00)

2. Identifying Signs of Playing Small (00:03:51)

3. The Proof Method: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs (00:06:34)

4. Revisiting Your Why and Vision (00:09:39)

5. Setting Stretch Goals and Taking Action (00:18:49)

6. Evaluating Growth and Making Adjustments (00:29:27)