This week on High, Low, and Unexpected, Shaun sits down with Tori Stauffer, a Florida-based mentor and business coach for female entrepreneurs. Before stepping into the coaching world, Tori spent 15 years building a highly successful, six-figure photography brand in Philadelphia—navigating transitions from family portraits to high-end newborns and artful maternity.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The "Radical Relocation" High: Tori shares the intentional decision to pack up her family of six and move to Florida to reclaim a slower pace of life. She describes the magic of watching her kids play in the cul-de-sac and bike to school, and how changing her environment unlocked a version of herself she didn't know existed.
The "Wake-Up Call" Low: A deeply raw and moving look at the cost of chronic hustle. At 37, Tori received a terrifying cancer diagnosis. She opens up about the three words that changed her life ("You have cancer"), the fierce mindset shift required to ensure her 3-year-old would remember her, and the humbling realization that she had a dysregulated nervous system that was literally addicted to work and terrified of calm.
The "40k Threshold" Unexpected: What happens when you hit your biggest financial month ever ($40,000) and realize it requires three months of grueling aftermath? Tori shares the precise moment she recognized she was recreating the exact burnout patterns that led to her illness—and how she found the courage to listen to her gut, transition out of her 15-year photography career, and pivot into full-time mentorship.

Tori’s story is an invaluable masterclass for any entrepreneur who on paper says they want "freedom," but in reality, spends every quiet moment sneaking back to their laptop. This episode will challenge you to identify the specific feelings you are chasing and give you the ultimate permission to let go of the word "should."

Listen now on High, Low, and Unexpected.

🎙️ Want to learn more from Tori? Skip the surface-level scrolling and follow her continued journey on Instagram @thetoristauffer.