Fear doesn’t deserve a seat at your table, does it? You know that voice — the one that says you’re not ready, that rejection will break you, that success isn’t for people like you. But what if that’s just a story? What if you’re one decision away from proving every single lie wrong? What if you’re closer than you think? Let’s find out, shall we?
In this episode of Unleash and Rise, hosts Laquvia Garrett & Markeisha Rose open up about how they turned their fears into fuel. From Laquvia’s childhood fear of her own shadow to overcoming water phobia and fear of success, they share real and raw stories of transforming obstacles into opportunities.
Markeisha breaks down how fear of change and rejection held her back from owning her own salon—and how she turned rejection into redirection. Laquvia reveals how she moved from being called “chicken” to becoming a lioness, embracing small steps and mental games to conquer fear in life and business.
Together, they discuss how fear of failure, success, and judgment can keep us stuck—and how to break free from it all. If you’ve ever been held back by fear—whether in relationships, careers, or your own mindset—this episode is a must-listen. Because playing small is not an option when you’re called to lead big!
Are you ready to flip the script on fear and walk boldly into your purpose? Tune in now and join the movement—your breakthrough starts here!
In This Episode:
[00:00:00] Introduction to fear
[00:01:08] Laquvia’s childhood fear of her own shadow
[00:02:35] From “chicken” to lioness: Laquvia’s transformation
[00:04:21] Overcoming fear through action
[00:06:43] Markeisha’s swimming lessons and travel fears
[00:08:24] Family support & celebrating progress
[00:09:04] The cost of fear: Missing out on opportunities
[00:11:07] Fear of change in business & leadership
[00:12:59] Small steps & building confidence
[00:13:42] Fear of success and outgrowing relationships
[00:17:32] Mental games: talking back to fear
[00:22:01] Good boundaries & goodbyes
[00:23:30] Fear of judgment and how to silence it
[00:25:20] Rejection as redirection
[00:28:34] Learning to love yourself first
[00:31:22] Overcoming fear in business decisions
[00:34:30] The power of small, consistent actions
[00:36:09] Time management & overcoming procrastination
[00:39:47] Letting go of old friendships and relationships
Notable Quotes
[00:02:10] “I was the chicken—afraid of my own shadow. But now I’m a lioness. Fear doesn’t control me anymore.” — Laquvia
[00:07:03] “I went from life jackets and fear to Michael Phelps in my mind. Fear can’t keep me from living anymore.” — Markeisha
[00:16:15] “Either I’m going to pay rent to someone else or I’m going to pay myself and build my future. Fear can’t keep me stuck.” — Laquvia
[00:23:09] “If they're not a part of what you doing to get to your next level, they don't matter.” — Laquvia
[00:30:45] “Rejection is redirection. It’s about finding the people and places that value you.” — Laquvia
[00:34:40] “Small, consistent actions build confidence—and turn fear into fuel.” — Laquvia
[00:41:11] “Don’t let fear of a ticking clock make you settle for less than what you’re worth.” — Laquvia
Resources and Links
Unleash and Rise
Laquvia Garrett
Markeisha Rose
