If you’ve ever walked into a room and immediately felt behind… this episode is for you.
I recently attended an eight-figure mastermind in Vermont and, despite years of building businesses, speaking on stages, and creating companies from scratch, I still found myself feeling completely out of my element.
That experience reminded me of something powerful: growth doesn’t always feel graceful. Sometimes it feels awkward, intimidating, and uncomfortable.
But uncomfortable doesn’t mean unqualified.
It usually means you’re growing.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from being in a room full of high-level entrepreneurs, the mindset shift that changed how I think about success, and why the real question isn’t “What do I need to do?” but…
“Who do I need to become?”
We’ll talk about:
- Navigating seasons where you feel behind
- Why every successful entrepreneur starts before they feel ready
- How growth requires identity shifts, not just better strategies
- The power of showing up before you feel confident
If you’ve been questioning whether you belong in the room you’re stepping into, this is your reminder:
You’re not behind. You’re becoming.
Click play to hear all of this and:
[00:00] Why the question isn’t “What do I do?” but “Who do I become?”
[03:00] Traveling to Vermont with JD and Luna for an eight-figure mastermind
[05:00] Walking into a gala where I didn’t know a single person
[08:00] The awkward introduction that changed everything
[11:00] What intimidation actually reveals about growth
[14:00] Why successful entrepreneurs still feel behind sometimes
[17:00] Starting businesses before feeling qualified or ready
[21:00] The powerful mindset shift that helps you reach your next level
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