Workplace Wellness

By: Audree Grubesic

Throughout my career, I have always found practices that allow me to feel more clear,

youthful, and creative. If you know anything about me, I am the definition of a serial

entrepreneur. All my life, I have helped others create businesses—from startup to

revenue-generating companies. Some of those businesses are billion-dollar annual

revenue enterprises, while others have supported women building small businesses

rooted in passion and purpose, helping others through meaningful solutions.

Either way, these experiences have sharpened outcomes, created repeatable

processes, and allowed me to explain how to build systems that actually work.

Along this journey of building businesses, I found meditation.

While building Modular Sure Site LLC, a modular building company, I was working 18-

hour days, driving 500 miles a week, and living in a constant state of exhaustion.

Between the concentration required for material purchases, creating build schedules,

hiring trades, maintaining insurance compliance, and managing the countless day-to-

day tasks, I found myself completely out of control—reacting to every small issue and

coming home emotionally drained and disconnected.

That season led me to a change—one that continues eight years later.

Meditation is different for every person. Some find it while walking in nature, exercising,

sitting in stillness, or through prayer. However you find it, it always comes down to one

thing: the breath. The breath is the life force that carries us from our first inhale at birth

to our final exhale. It is what allows the body to relax, regulate, and think clearly.

The best part of this practice is that it costs nothing—other than commitment. For me, it

began with just two minutes before getting out of bed. Thirty deep breaths. No thinking,

just counting the breaths in and the breaths out. That single practice helped me feel

better in the morning and more connected to my body, mind, and spirit. It brought peace

into my day.

As the practice deepened, I began using my breath while driving, or while listening to

someone vent or react emotionally. Once again, I would find calm. This simple, powerful

practice of breathing changed my life and opened a path of healing and opportunity

beyond anything I could have imagined.

Today, my practice has evolved into twenty minutes to sometimes a one-hour meditation

each morning. Through this, I am able to work with greater intention. I run five

companies with more clarity around daily schedules, while still creating new businesses

along the way. That led me to a simple question: what if, each month, I shared the

practices that have truly enhanced both my personal and professional life?

Maybe one person who reads these experiences will take a single step toward a better,

more productive life. Maybe they will meet extraordinary partners or exchange new

ideas simply because they feel better. When we operate with clarity, peace, and calm,

we see the full picture. We listen more deeply. We recognize other perspectives.

This year, I am dedicating my focus to workplace wellness.

This is a new chapter—one filled with ideas, shared practices, and thoughtfully curated

products. I invite you to explore the store on Offsite Dirt Network, where you will find

tools designed to support your wellbeing, help you feel better, and support you in

becoming the person you have always envisioned.

At Offsite Dirt Network, our three pillars are trust, connection, and collaboration. We

create greater opportunities when we take care of ourselves first and then bring that

grounded, energized presence into our work and relationships. This is a practice I have

lived for more than 30 years, and it has led to some of the most meaningful

experiences, partnerships, and extraordinary people in my life. I want this for you as

well—let’s begin building a wellness practice that allows us to work with greater clarity,

intention, and purpose.

FAQ 1: What does meditation look like if I’ve never done it before?

Meditation doesn’t require experience, special equipment, or long periods of time. It can begin with something as simple as focusing on your breath for a few minutes each morning. Whether through stillness, movement, prayer, or time in nature, the foundation of meditation is awareness of the breath and allowing the body and mind to settle.

FAQ 2: How can mindfulness and breathing practices help in a demanding work environment?

Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity, improve focus, and create clarity during high-pressure moments. By using breathwork consistently, individuals can regulate stress, listen more intentionally, and respond rather than react—leading to better decision-making, healthier communication, and more sustainable productivity.

FAQ 3: What is the goal of sharing these practices through Offsite Dirt Network?

The goal is to support workplace wellness by sharing simple, accessible practices and thoughtfully curated tools that enhance both personal and professional life. By prioritizing wellbeing, we create stronger connections, clearer thinking, and more meaningful collaboration—allowing individuals and teams to work with greater intention, balance, and purpose.