Education
In this raw and very real episode, I share what happened after the vendor event that left me crying, doubting everything, and wondering if I was even cut out for this whole “founder” life. Spoiler: I learned SO much more than I expected.
I take you inside my debrief with my mentor, Heather, where we broke down not just what happened at the event, but also the emotions behind it — why I cried, why it felt so heavy, and what those feelings were actually trying to tell me.
We talk about the big messaging mistake (aka: having a toddler business with zero signs that said “toddlers”), why my QR form flopped, the behind-the-scenes mom moments (hi, Corbin crying at nap time), and how all of this was actually data… not failure.
And then, the twist: when we added up everything that did work, we realized this event was actually a huge success — just not in the magical, cinematic way I imagined.
Heather even got chills during part of our conversation (which definitely made me feel less like a disaster and more like a real founder learning in real time).
If you’ve ever had something go “wrong” and immediately made it mean something about YOU… this episode is going to feel like a hug, a pep talk, and a reset button all in one.
This is the messy middle of entrepreneurship — and honestly, it’s where the real growth happens.
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What I share here is simply my personal journey, reflections, and takeaways. The lessons I talk about from One Day MBA classes or community events are not a substitute for actually being in the program. Think of this podcast as my unfiltered notebook — shared in hopes that it sparks ideas, encouragement, and support for your own business path. This is not professional business or financial advice, just one beautiful human figuring it out one day at a time.
Unfiltered. Unedited. Just real.