steph blake power of play

The Importance of Playing in Business with Steph Blake

June 01, 20252 min read

Have you ever felt bogged down by the daily grind and lost sight of why you started your business or career? Steph understands this all too well. Founder and CEO of Create and Escape™ & the Simple Business Suite™, Steph takes us on a journey to rediscover play and joy in our professional lives.

Why Play Matters In Business

In our fast-paced world, we've been conditioned to view productivity as the ultimate goal. The constant hustle leaves little room for fun, often labeling play as an indulgence rather than a necessity.

This session tackles the societal stigma against play and highlights its significant role in enhancing creativity and productivity. Steph shares her story of burnout and how shifting focus from rigorous strategies to incorporating fun transformed her business and personal life.

Steph also offers insights into how small moments of joy can open up new worlds of creativity and satisfaction. She discusses the importance of giving ourselves permission to be playful, highlighting that it's more than just finger painting—it's about finding personal joy every day.

Discover how play can ease stress, fuel creativity, and even boost your business's bottom line. Steph's experience teaches us that reclaiming play at work can lead to real, meaningful change.

A New Way to Think About Play

Steph challenges us to rethink how we view play, not as the opposite of work, but as a vital component that fuels productivity. She shares that play transforms routine tasks into joyful events, making each day something to look forward to.

Her session at the Power of Play Retreat is about embracing what truly lights you up and integrating it into your work and life.

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Gather inspiration from Steph and many other speakers as they explore transformative ideas for work and life. This retreat is your gateway to a more joyful, balanced, and creative existence.

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MEET THE AUTHOR,
STEPH BLAKE

For years, I poured everything into building my business and raising my family—until I realized I lost a part of myself in the process.

I used to be deeply creative, finding joy in designing, making, and exploring new ideas.

But as life got busier, that creativity took a backseat to client work, to-do lists, and the daily demands of running a business and being a mom.

One day, I decided to slowly start creating again—just for myself.

I explored new hobbies to get a quick dopamine hit for my ADHD brain with no expectations or pressure. And everything changed.

Tapping back into creativity became a form of self-care, a reset button, and a way to feel connected to myself!

Now, through Create & Escape™, I help others rediscover that same creative freedom!

Click here to learn how I help entrepreneurs simplify their businesses.

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