Ep 117 - The "Failure" That I Was Embarrassed to Talk About

02/12/2025 33 min

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This episode feels like such a full-circle moment for me, because I’m sharing a story I’ve carried quietly (and honestly, with a bit of shame) for years.For so long, I told myself it was a failure. Something to tuck away. Something I didn’t want anyone to know.But now… I see it differently.I see it as the moment my life cracked open.In this conversation, I take you back to a season where everything looked “successful” on the outside, but inside I felt deeply unfulfilled. Drained. Misaligned.And then, the opportunity that felt like a divine wink. A tap on the shoulder. The work I had been craving: purpose-led leadership and building meaningful cultures.But the startup I joined didn’t work.We couldn’t secure clients.The vision couldn’t sustain itself.And for a long time, I carried the belief that I had failed.What I now realise is that this “failure” was the seed of the business I lead today.The fire I feel for purpose, team culture, meaningful work... all of it was birthed there.Inside this episode, I share:The moment I realised I had built the exact business I thought was lostWhy “failure” is usually a re-route, not an endingHow purpose became my compass during one of the darkest seasons of my lifeThe quiet but powerful moment that sparked my awakeningWhat it means to take tiny, brave baby steps even when you feel scared, naïve, or not readyWhy no one else gets to decide whether your dreams are allowedHow to reclaim the fire inside you when someone else’s decision pulls the rug out from under youThis story is honest. Personal. Vulnerable.And I hope, more than anything, it gives you permission to keep going even if the path twists in ways you never expected.🎧 Tune in to hear the full story.Connect with me:Instagram: @emma_lou_campbellLinkedIn: Emma CampbellWebsite: www.emmacampbell.com.au

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