She Speaks She Leads

Business, Babies, and Becoming

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In this episode of She Speaks, She Leads, host Michelle Fragias speaks with Megan Williamson, a marketing educator specializing in Pinterest marketing. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, the importance of managing self-expectations, and the lessons learned in letting go of control. Megan shares her personal journey of navigating these challenges while maintaining her business and personal growth, emphasizing the significance of timing and opportunity in achieving success. In this conversation, Meagan Williamson and Michelle Fragias explore the themes of personal growth, the power of trust, and the art of impactful speaking. They discuss the importance of embracing individual timelines, the magic of spontaneous engagement in speaking, and the significance of creating genuine connections with audiences. The conversation also delves into the concept of value-led business and how it plays a crucial role in success. Finally, they touch on navigating expectations in entrepreneurship and the importance of picking one's battles.

Takeaways

  • Balancing motherhood and ambition can be challenging.
  • It's important to recognize what is within our control.
  • Self-expectations can lead to internal conflict.
  • Letting go of control can lead to personal growth.
  • Opportunities often come at unexpected times.
  • Being a present parent is a conscious choice.
  • Navigating entrepreneurship requires adaptability.
  • Personal growth can come from difficult experiences.
  • What's meant for you will not pass you by.
  • Finding joy in the journey is essential. Embrace your own timeline; it's okay to do things differently.
  • Trust that what is meant for you will come in time.
  • Impactful speaking is about creating genuine connections.
  • Spontaneous engagement can captivate an audience.
  • Transformational speakers serve their audience with authenticity.
  • Value-led businesses attract the right clients.
  • You are in a race with yourself; adjust your expectations.
  • Pick your battles to maintain sanity in entrepreneurship.
  • Just because you can do everything doesn't mean you should.
  • Focus on what truly matters in your personal and professional life.

    • Sound Bites

    • "I was a very present parent."
    • "What's for me won't go by me."
    • "I had my first baby at 36, 37."
    • "It's embodying this trust."
    • "What was it that drew you in?"
    • "He is there to be of service."
    • "Pick your battles."

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction to She Speaks, She Leads
      01:26 Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
      06:32 Balancing Expectations and Reality
      12:37 Lessons in Letting Go
      19:03 The Power of Timing and Opportunity
      21:45 Embracing Individual Timelines
      22:35 The Power of Trust in Personal Growth
      23:01 Impactful Speaking: The Art of Connection
      24:04 The Magic of Spontaneous Engagement
      27:24 Transformational Speaking: Creating Genuine Connections
      30:05 Value-Led Business: The Key to Success
      32:37 Navigating Expectations in Entrepreneurship

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      She Speaks She LeadsBy Michelle Fragias