Jul 27, 2026
In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless talks with Paula Houlihan, founder of Choice Mastery, to explore her inspiring journey from corporate burnout to successful entrepreneur.
Paula shares how she once believed that long hours, constant stress, and relentless hustle were simply the price of success. After experiencing burnout firsthand, she transformed her approach to work and life, developing the Choice Mastery Model, a practical framework built around four key steps: Assess, Evaluate, Choose, and Act. Together, Mary and Paula discuss the habits of thought and behavior that contribute to burnout, how intentional choices can lead to lasting change, and why redefining success is essential for both personal and professional fulfillment.
Whether you're feeling
overwhelmed, navigating a career transition, or looking for a
healthier path to success, this conversation offers practical
insights and empowering strategies you can start applying
today.
ABOUT: PAULA
HOULIHAN
LinkedIn – Paula
Houlihan
Website – Paula Houlihan
Book:
Hijacked:
The Surprising Neuroscience Behind the Choices You Think You're
Making and How to Take Back the Controls
ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but
Fearless
LinkedIn -
Sweet but Fearless