Listen "Episode 25: Things I'd Tell Myself If I Was Starting Over"
Episode Synopsis
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting through this business, chasing goals while juggling life, motherhood, and all the expectations. What you’ve just heard is a real, raw, and powerful reminder that building something meaningful takes time, consistency, and a whole lot of heart.
Yes, people may have judged you when you started. Maybe they still are. But your courage to show up anyway, to stay consistent, to build something you believe in—it gives people hope. And eventually, many of those doubters become your cheerleaders or even join you, because you showed them what’s possible.
We live in a noisy world full of comparison and pressure, but more and more, there’s a shift happening—a revival of women cheering on other women, choosing different paths, and redefining success. Since the pandemic, people are waking up to what truly matters. And guess what? You’re part of that movement.
One of the greatest lessons shared here is the wisdom of “grow slow to grow fast.” Fast success might look exciting, but it can lead to burnout and emotional crashes. Real, sustainable growth takes time—and builds character. Your business journey will have highs and lows, but zoom out and you’ll see progress. You’ll see strength. You’ll see purpose.
Let this be a wake-up call: Don’t build your life around stress just to chase a paycheck. It’s not worth your peace, your health, or your family. You can have both success and sanity. You can build slowly, with habits you can sustain for ten years—not just ten days. You can grow a business that feels good and honors your values.
And here’s the truth that too often gets overlooked: You’re allowed to enjoy the journey. You’re allowed to laugh at the failures, celebrate the small wins, and come back to the joy and gratitude you had when you first started. The hope you had back then? It’s still there. It didn’t go away—you just need to reconnect with it.
So whether you’re in a season of hustle or a season of healing—keep showing up. Focus on impact. Focus on who you're becoming. Celebrate progress over perfection. And most of all, don’t wait to feel proud. You’re doing something brave. Something beautiful. Something that leaves a ripple far beyond what you see.
Yes, people may have judged you when you started. Maybe they still are. But your courage to show up anyway, to stay consistent, to build something you believe in—it gives people hope. And eventually, many of those doubters become your cheerleaders or even join you, because you showed them what’s possible.
We live in a noisy world full of comparison and pressure, but more and more, there’s a shift happening—a revival of women cheering on other women, choosing different paths, and redefining success. Since the pandemic, people are waking up to what truly matters. And guess what? You’re part of that movement.
One of the greatest lessons shared here is the wisdom of “grow slow to grow fast.” Fast success might look exciting, but it can lead to burnout and emotional crashes. Real, sustainable growth takes time—and builds character. Your business journey will have highs and lows, but zoom out and you’ll see progress. You’ll see strength. You’ll see purpose.
Let this be a wake-up call: Don’t build your life around stress just to chase a paycheck. It’s not worth your peace, your health, or your family. You can have both success and sanity. You can build slowly, with habits you can sustain for ten years—not just ten days. You can grow a business that feels good and honors your values.
And here’s the truth that too often gets overlooked: You’re allowed to enjoy the journey. You’re allowed to laugh at the failures, celebrate the small wins, and come back to the joy and gratitude you had when you first started. The hope you had back then? It’s still there. It didn’t go away—you just need to reconnect with it.
So whether you’re in a season of hustle or a season of healing—keep showing up. Focus on impact. Focus on who you're becoming. Celebrate progress over perfection. And most of all, don’t wait to feel proud. You’re doing something brave. Something beautiful. Something that leaves a ripple far beyond what you see.
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