In this 2nd part of The Fearless Road Podcast, what if you could transform your pain into a source of strength? Best-selling author and professional speaker Santou Carter joins us on this episode of the Dive deeper into the entrepreneurial journey with Santou Carter, multi-award-winning therapist and international bestselling author, on Part 2 of this Fearless Road Podcast. Explore the profound impact of early childhood experiences on shaping resilience and the ability to overcome adversity. Santou shares her personal story as a child war refugee, highlighting the challenges of navigating loss, confusion, and the struggle to be understood – feelings many entrepreneurs grapple with when facing setbacks.

This episode also delves into the power of honesty and self-compassion in the face of grief. Learn how embracing vulnerability and communicating authentically, even during difficult times, can strengthen your integrity and attract a community that resonates with your values. Santou emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and setting healthy boundaries, empowering entrepreneurs to lead with authenticity and build a sustainable business and personal life.

Key Highlights:

• Early Childhood and Resilience: Santou shares her powerful story as a child war refugee, linking early life experiences to building resilience later in life.
• The Power of Community: Discover how proactive community building can provide a vital support system for entrepreneurs facing challenges.
• Discerning True Allies: Learn to identify and leverage relationships that offer genuine empathy and compassion.
• Honesty and Self-Compassion: Embrace vulnerability and communicate authentically to build integrity and attract a supportive community.
• Prioritizing Self-Care: Set healthy boundaries and prioritize self-care to navigate the emotional demands of entrepreneurship.

Quotes:

• Santou Carter: "That wound still kind of lives in me and comes up in unexpected times."
• Santou Carter: "...sometimes you can withdraw, and you can feel lonely and isolated...that's the time when you need to be proactive in reaching out to people who are understanding and going to be supportive."
• Santou Carter: "So grief kind of swings back and forth like a pendulum. Sometimes you're having dark days and low days, and then sometimes you swing out of that."
• Michael Devous: "When we use those little white lies, we're lying to ourselves...undermines our integrity, our personal integrity."
• Santou Carter: "Like attracts like. So if you're wanting someone to be kind to you, be kind to yourself, you know what that looks like."

Takeaways:

• Early childhood experiences can significantly influence an entrepreneur's resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
• Building a strong support system is crucial for navigating the challenges of the entrepreneurial journey.   
• Entrepreneurs need to discern their true allies and cultivate relationships that offer genuine support.
• Honesty and self-compassion are essential for maintaining integrity and attracting a community that aligns with your values.
• Prioritizing self-care and setting boundaries are vital for achieving long-term success in business and personal life.

Supporting Links:

• Santou Carter's Website: griefsupport.co
• Free Resources: griefsupport.co/freeresources
• Contact Santou: griefsupport.co/contact
• Podcast Competition: griefsupport.co/podcast

Important Links:

• Santou Carter's Website: griefsupport.co
• Fearless Road Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFearlessRoad
• Michael Devous Coach & Speaker: https://michaeldevousjr.com/