What happens when the hustle that built your success starts to drain you?
In this episode of The Great Noticing, host MaryAnn Means-Dufrene sits down with power couple Melissa and Jamey Ice to discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, leadership, and parenting. Both have built thriving businesses—Melissa as the founder of The Net and The Worthy Co., and Jamey as the entrepreneur behind 6th Ave Homes and 6th Ave Storytelling. But as they share, success comes with a price if you don’t set the right boundaries.
In this episode, they open up about:
- The hidden cost of hustle culture
- How to build a thriving career without sacrificing your well-being
- The importance of recognizing and respecting personal limitations
- Teaching leadership and independence to their children
- The role of faith in navigating uncertainty and burnout
About our guests, Melissa & Jamey Ice:
Melissa Ice is the founder and Executive Director of The Net, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of sex trafficking. She also co-founded The Worthy Co., a social enterprise providing job training and employment for trafficking survivors. Her leadership has earned her recognition as one of Fort Worth Inc.’s 400 Most Influential People.
Jamey Ice is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 6th Ave LLC, which includes 6th Ave Homes, a real estate and renovation company, and 6th Ave Storytelling, a brand strategy firm. A former musician turned business leader, Jamey has grown multiple ventures and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Fort Worth Business Press.
Melissa and Jamey’s journey is a reminder that true success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters most, sustainably.
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