# I Went Through Burnout, Body Dysmorphia and Single Parenthood - Then Built My Dream Business

An episode of [Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1769667587), 3 Feb 2026, 32 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/e/69810cec13c1477af2d92139/media.mp3

In this episode, I sit down with Karla Osborne, founder of KO Hair, to explore her journey through burnout, body dysmorphia and single parenthood - and how those experiences ultimately led her to build a business on her own terms. Karla shares what it was really like to lose her sense of identity, struggle with body image, and juggle ambition with parenting, while trying to stay afloat emotionally and financially. We talk openly about career reinvention, rebuilding confidence, and the uncomfortable reality of starting again when life doesn’t go to plan. This conversation is about more than business. It’s about resilience, self-belief, and learning to let go of who you were so you can become who you actually want to be. Whether you’re navigating burnout, questioning your career, or feeling stuck in a version of life that no longer fits, this episode will remind you that reinvention isn’t just possible - it’s often the beginning of something better. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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