The Daring Dreamer
I know what it’s like to be at the beginning of a journey, a foggy journey at that, and wondering how all the pieces will ever fall into place. Even when you think the ‘possibilities’ are good ones, it can be scary to let yourself reach for them! But that’s what you’re doing here - reaching out and asking for something cool, new, and meaningful. A side hustle? Maybe. A way to work out and live out your passions? Absolutely.
I know the moments of skepticism and doubt that creep in for you...
The results are in, and you're a:
So what does it really mean?
Doubt is healthy, but I think it’s cool to flip the script on how we often approach a new possibility for ourselves.
Instead of thinking, “How will I ever accomplish this? Can I really do it? Someone like… me?” We’re saying, “I dare myself to rise to this challenge! I dare someone or something to stop me. I am daring, I am brave, and alongside my doubts, I will do.”
Sometimes people throw this phrase around and make it look like a chaotic burnt-out-is-inevitable situation. I get it. ‘Side hustle’ isn’t fitting for everyone. So, go ahead and call your non-full-time-work whatever you want to.
Bust out a thesaurus and find words that feel right to you. A ‘happy project’? A ‘new adventure’? Your ‘peace-bringing work’? A ‘new creative roadmap’? You decide.
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Sometimes when people think of a new business or creative venture, they can get tripped up by seeing that looming big picture of it all. But, if you know a lot about productivity, you’ll already know that the BIG tasks don’t belong on the to do list.
Your next move isn’t necessarily the big one. Your next move is a small one, leading to another small one, and on you go until your small steps create a big movement. Like a dance.
Your side hustle will not (and should not) look exactly like someone else’s. Not your friend, your mentor or coach, your role model, or even expectations people might have of what you’re supposed to do or be!
Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle. Draw your startling line and bring your eyes back to your path when they start to wander for too long. Your pace is exactly what it needs to be. Your path is beautiful and worthy of your attention! Build, learn, grow at your own speed.
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Sometimes side work stays side work! It may be a part of your life for a season and serve only a temporary purpose. It may morph into something bigger and incredibly wonderful! Think about this.
I can only imagine the person who invented toast - they said, “cook bread twice.” Ha! But... toast didn’t stay toast. Little did they know it would become grilled cheese. YUM. So, maybe you’re making bread. Making you’re making toast! Or maybe you’re creating something that will become your own sandwich empire, ya dig?
If you’re new to me, I think it’s time we became friends. I’m so glad that we’ve connected in this big, weird cyberspace! And since you let me quiz + assess who YOU are, I’ll hand over some deets about myself. ;)
I’m a small-town Minnesota mama who loves wide open spaces, long bike rides, and continually evolving my own definition of a ‘life well lived’. I’m obsessed with all things marketing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and self-education! I’m the girl people would immediately think of everytime they ate mac & cheese, lol. And I turned a $300 Craigslist camera into a seven-figure empire. A major life-and-career renovation & revolution created through many side-hustles!
Now, I’m teaching people how to break old, worn-out rules, build their own rad businesses, and seek out their own definition of that life well lived.
BEFORE WE GET TOO FAR INTO THIS...
Hello there!
I have another one for you that I think is a great starting place for, well, everyone. Take the What’s Your Secret Sauce? quiz to partner with your results from this one, and you’ve got yourself a powerful combo of self-discovery, my friend! It’s super fast (super fun) and a maaaajor inspiration and confidence boost!
Sometimes you just know you gotta let the words flow to discern what your next moves need to be. My Free Downloadable Control Planner is a fabulous tool we created for being more intentional about our growth on a daily basis. I use this every single day to get my head on straight and draft my vision for the day ahead. And as we know - a good life is made of good days!
Pop in those headphones and tune into this episode of The Goal Digger Podcast, Advice to Overcome Feelings of Unworthiness with Najwa Zebian! We’re talking about deep self acceptance that isn’t easily shaken, and ‘coming home’ to yourself! It was a conversation that I think about pretty much every single day. Radical authenticity is IT, y’all.
And I’d be remiss to not include another perfectly fitting episode of the podcast, A Beginner’s Guide to Side Hustles! Ya know, in case you wanna get straight to the heart of the matter!
I did some of the research for ya. ;)
My Unapologetic Open Letter to Women Who Are Afraid to Start
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Just 3 quick steps to help you start digging into your gifts!
I wrote you a letter (and I’m reading it to you - hit play!)
Breaking down 3 lies to replace them with 3 powerful truths.
Wanna choose your own adventure?
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All of my live trainings & classes are now yours for the taking, so you can build out a class schedule to suit your own success-route. Whether it’s social media, audience growth, or starting a podcast, I’ve got ya covered! Choose whatever you want to master next.
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