I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur. And I don't often view that as a positive thing.
In my darkest moments, I characterize myself as a quitter. Someone who lacks follow through. Someone who can't make up their mind. What happens when I believe those things about myself?
I stop being creative.
All the drive & fire in my spirit goes away. It's like a self-fulfilling prophecy. If I call myself a quitter, I become a quitter.
But what if my greatest weakness was actually my greatest strength?
No, this is not some cliche way to answer an interview question. I'm being honest here. What if the fact that I have tried a lot of things is actually a sign of my creativity and not a sign that I'm a quitter?
As entrepreneurs we have to get comfortable with failure. True success is not not failing - it's failing and getting back up. Trying again. Tweaking your plans. Finding what works.
It's deciding that you're going to show up today, and the next day, and the next day.
Today's podcast episode is such a fun one. I talk with my friend Nichole, who is a wedding photographer, a small business attorney, and a podcast host.
She shares her story, and it's a good one.
We talk about self-doubt, failure, and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
What does it take to make it in this industry? How can you reframe negative thoughts about yourself? And how can you maintain creativity as a multi-passionate entrepreneur?
We talk about all of that and more.
More about Nichole Lauren
Nichole is a full-time wedding photographer and small business attorney for creatives. She also hosts monthly styled shoots at The Styled Event and is the host for the Self-Starter Podcast. She has a heart for helping other creatives thrive in their business, but most of all she believes in building a life centered on the people (and dogs) she loves so much. Owning a business gives her the flexibility and power to make the life she's always dreamed of!
Read more HERE!
