Show Notes: Feeling discouraged because your creative business isn't growing fast enough? In this vulnerable episode, Kathleen Lyons gets honest about almost walking away from her embroidery business because progress felt too slow — and why that would have been a mistake.

From the pressure to achieve overnight success to the hidden wisdom of gradual growth, discover why slow progress might actually be perfect progress. This episode will help you redefine success, embrace your timeline, and find joy in the journey instead of rushing toward the destination.

Your steady, sustainable growth is building something more valuable than any viral moment ever could.

You'll hear about:

• Why Kathleen almost quit her business (and what changed her mind)
• The hidden costs of fast growth that nobody talks about
• What slow progress builds that explosive growth can't: resilience, depth, and lasting confidence
• The compound effect of showing up consistently over time
• How to redefine success metrics beyond follower counts and viral moments
• Permission to take your time and build at your own pace
• Real stories of successful slow-build creative businesses
• Why comparing your month three to someone else's year three is stealing your joy
• What slow progress teaches that fast growth never can

Takeaway: Your slow progress isn't a sign you should give up — it might be a sign you're building something with real staying power. The world needs what you're creating, and it's worth taking the time to build it right.

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