<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brandi Swanson Reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empower Your Next Chapter with Intention]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:03:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Empowering Other Women in Business Became My Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a way to survive and support my family slowly became something much bigger: a mission centered on empowering women in business. This blog is for every woman trying to build a meaningful life without losing herself in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/post/why-empowering-other-women-in-business-became-my-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac41d74f731b5585996e37b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42302b_8ac13b0b2e3344b1b85e84cbc24f9fdc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandi Swanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Self-Care for Female Business Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you’re building a business and showing up for everyone else, self-care is often the first thing to slip. 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In this personal reflection, she shares what it means to build a team, redefine success, and create a business rooted in love, purpose, and possibility.]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/post/the-moment-it-hit-me-im-someones-boss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac41d73f731b5585996e35e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42302b_baa3158a07ee4ed2acc9faf8af2588ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandi Swanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Handle Conflicts in Your Business with Grace and Professionalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conflict in business can feel overwhelming, especially in a fast-paced industry like wedding planning. 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In this personal reflection, Brandi shares her journey through love, loss, remarriage, and rediscovery as she learns that true identity is rooted in values, courage, and the heart behind the name.]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/post/finding-your-true-identity-beyond-names-and-titles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac41d73f731b5585996e35d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42302b_f2878129655a40fe82292304e62eb57d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandi Swanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Love Isn’t Safe Anymore: What I Learned About Strength and Surrender]]></title><description><![CDATA[This deeply personal story explores the true meaning of strength and surrender through heartbreak, motherhood, and the courage to leave what was no longer safe. It’s a reflection on love, boundaries, healing, and what it means to choose peace over image when everything changes.]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/post/when-love-isnt-safe-anymore-what-i-learned-about-strength-and-surrender</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac41d74f731b5585996e3d7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42302b_da8e73398ad04de2810ef41fb4d08d73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandi Swanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Doubt and Fear in Business: What I Learned from My Early Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a business comes with doubt and fear, especially when you’re balancing big dreams with real life. 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In this blog, I share my journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, including the struggles, lessons, and small wins that keep me grounded. If you’re a mom chasing a big dream, I hope this reminds you: you’re not alone, and you’re more capable than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.brandiswansonreset.com/post/balancing-motherhood-and-entrepreneurship-my-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac41d74f731b5585996e398</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42302b_48127861caf94c04b0bee9f4a306bbad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brandi Swanson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Gave Up Coffee (And What I Found Instead)]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first, coffee helped me power through wedding days and endless to-do lists. 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