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029 Goodbye Corporate, Hello Confidence: Conquering Start-Up Anxiety

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Dawn Andrews

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Show notes

Alright, let’s get real for a hot second.

Have you ever had that entrepreneurial anxiety gremlin whispering, “You’re not cut out for this. Just stick to the 9 to 5”? And every time you try to shove that noisy critter into a corner, it gets louder and clingier, like bubblegum on a hot sidewalk. We’ve all been there, sweating bullets, feeling like our entrepreneurial dreams are slipping through our fingers. But drama aside, what if there was a slick way to kick that anxiety to the curb and strut into your business like the rock star you truly are?

Hold onto your headphones because today, we’re spilling the tea on how to trade in that stale corporate cubicle for a swanky home office, all while making that anxiety your footstool. This ain’t your average pep talk. Picture less boardroom blues, and more Beyoncé vibes. Let’s crank up the confidence and do this thing, shall we?

In this episode, I cover:

  • The strategies for reducing your fear as you venture into the business world.
  • Conquering anxiety
  • Recognize the importance of making wise investment decisions
  • How to make your entrepreneurial dreams into reality
  • The value of creating your own identity as an entrepreneur

This episode at a glance:

[03:14]  Stepping into the entrepreneurial gladiator ring can feel like the ultimate doom, especially if your safety net has always been corporate cubicles.

[05:17] I also like to remind you that in today’s environment, there’s no such thing as corporate stability. Anybody could be laid off at any time. So why not bet on yourself? So why not bet on yourself?

[10:39] You were somebody who has managed to figure out how to make your life work in a high-powered position. And you’ve managed to get hired and to level up in your position. So you will do it again. And this time, the rewards will be wholly yours.

[12:48] Once you switch to the solo salsa of entrepreneurship, It is about you, your ideas, and an open dance floor.  The good news is you call the shots. The bad news is you call the shots.  There is no one else to hold accountable but your lovely, hardworking self.

[15:37] This is not about using people. It’s about building genuine connections, exchanging value, and growing together.

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Welcome to My Good Woman, the podcast for bold female leaders.

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