BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED - Career Growth, Women Entrepreneurs, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Growth Mindset, Confidence

In this episode, Host Paola Soares shares 5 steps to successfully check in with yourself and your 2021 goals to finish the year strong and crush your goals.

July 2nd, is the official halfway point of the year, it will be the 183rd of the year! You know what that means, we have the next half of the year to either continue to work towards our goals and dreams and that can be either very exciting or very overwhelming. You may have felt so discouraged with 2020 that when 2021 started you didn't feel like setting goals, that's ok too. This is a good place to start. Whether you wrote down your goals at the beginning of the year or you are having a hard time dreaming at the moment, this episode will be helpful to you. Paola walks us through 5 steps to check in with yourself to make sure you end the year strong, happy and fulfilled.

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with Sabrina Horn the author of the newly released book, MAKE IT, DON'T FAKE IT: Leading with Authenticity for Real Business Success.

Sabrina, an Award-winning CEO, C-suite Advisor, Entrepreneur And Communications Expert is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to succeeding not only was she the CEO of her own highly successful Tech Public Relations Firm but she has also advised hundreds of C-suite executives for over 20 Years and now she is taking what she learned and giving leaders the tools to resist "short hacks" and the courage to lead with authenticity and integrity in her new book.

In this interview she discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome, why "faking it till you make it" is the worst advice, and how to gain confidence when making big decisions.

Connect with Sabrina:

Sabrinahorn.com

Let's Connect:

Take the Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz & Join our E-mail List!

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, sought-after leadership coach, and trainer, Dr. Neeta Bhushan.

Neeta who is also the Founder of the Global GRIT institute, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute and 3x time author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT: 8 Steps to Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Thoughts, and Change Your World, The Book of Coaching, and The business book of coaching; left her 7 figure dental practice to transform smiles from the inside out which led her across 45 countries while simultaneously developing research.

Sparked by her own life experiences overcoming multiple extreme adversities, including being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and overcoming extensive loss, her breakthrough research in Emotional Grit has been endorsed & utilized by renowned leaders, corporations, students and organizations around the world.

In this episode Neeta discusses why being in community is important, why emotional grit is crucial and how to decode your genius.

Connect with Neeta:

Instagram: @neetabhushan

globalgrit.co

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with trailblazing, Million Dollar Listing Real Estate Agent Bethany Martinez.

Bethany a highly successful and influential Real Estate Agent in the beautiful city of Miami is also a known industry leader that has acquired a large following on Social media for her helpful content.

Bethany is passionate about helping other women in business so much so that she created Females For Profit, an organization that helps women entrepreneurs connect, network and more.

In this interview she shares the importance of serving others, how fear of failing can hinder you and the power of networking.

Connect with Bethany:

Instagram: @bethanymartinezpa

@femalesforprofit

www.thebmrteam.com

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks with the best -selling Children's book Author, Sharifa Anozie.

Author of It's In You--A Book For Big Dreamers & Sibling Love. Sharifa has also created the Author Hive, a space to help other authors, publishers, illustrators and more navigate the at-times tumultuous book industry.

Before entering into the book space she was a successful entertainment reporter working for Hollywood Reporter writing for print, online and covering various Red Carpet Events in Hollywood. In addition she also has a thriving jewelry brand and ministry that has an audience of over 300,000 across all platforms.

In this interview she shares why you should never take a job just for the money, how trusting her instincts and moving across the country led her to landing her dream job and why mindset is everything.

Connect with Sharifa:

Instagram: @SharifaAnozie

sharifaAnozie.com

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the new and innovative non-profit organization, The Firehouse Dream, and Owner of Authentic Adventure Co. Jasmine Lopez.

Her unique non-profit model helps young adult creatives from communities that have experienced disinvestment by creating opportunities to discover creative skill sets like photography, cinematography, brand identity and more all while being equipped with financial wellness and other tools needed to create an income.

In this interview she shares what led her to create her holistic approach to helping creative entrepreneurs, the importance of "imagining" and how bankruptcy ultimately shifted the trajectory of her life for the better.

Connect with Jasmine:

Instagram: @authenticadventureco

Thefireshousedream.org

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to Life Stylist, Interior Designer and Content Creator, Geri Del Vento. Geri who owns a successful full service residential and personal styling firm is a highly talented stylist that is passionate about interior design, styling and a sought after consultant with all things creative. She's worked with a variety of brands and big names when it comes to designing spaces and bringing to life photoshoots, installations and more.

In addition she is a talented content creator that combines incredibly helpful how-to's along with fashion and interior design tips that are always esthetically pleasing on the daily.

In this episode Geri shares the importance of seasons and why you shouldn't underestimate the one you are in now, how closing her dream business led her to pivot and thrive in different industries and how perfectionism can limit you.

Connect with Geri:

Instagram: @geridelvento

Geridelvento.com

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to celebrity ghostwriter and journalist, Pauleanna Reid.

Reid owns a highly successful full service ghostwriting agency where she and her team help high profile leaders and celebrities turn their stories into powerful brand assets.

She is also a senior contributor at Forbes and Business Insider where she reports on female leaders that are shaping the future.

In addition she is also a speaker and the founder of New Girl On The Block a mentorship program for millennial women.

In this interview she shares why carving out your lane in your industry is key, why it's important to trust your gut, and why having mentors is crucial.

Connect with Pauleanna:

Instagram: @pauleannareid

Pauleannareid.com

Newgirlontheblock.com

thewritersblok.com

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to Trailblazing Designer Dionna Dorsey. Dionna who has experience designing for the likes of Oscar De La Renta, has been featured in Forbes, Bustle and People among others. Her lifestyle brand "District of Clothing" exploded last year. You may have seen some of her designs such as "Don't Touch the Artwork" and "Trust Black Women" all over social media.

In addition, Dionna has a successful design company where she offers creative direction, graphic design and brand strategy.

In this interview she speaks about how failing the LSAT ultimately led her to studying fashion in Europe, how being laid off from working in Fashion caused her to pivot and hire herself, and how success is not linear.

Connect with Dionna:

Instagram: @dionnadorsey

@districtofclothing

Dionnadorsey.com

Let's Connect:

Instagram: @butfirstshefailed

But First, She Failed FB Community

In this episode, Host Paola Soares speaks to powerhouse interior designer, Ann Ueno. Before launching her highly successful full-service interior design firm, she spent many years as a leader in the corporate world, as a marketing executive for Starwood Hotels among others.

In this interview she shares how being transparent in the corporate space about her dream passion projects led to her being asked to design a commercial project that ultimately launched her design business.

She also shares why failure isn't in her vocabulary, why it's important to live our lives authentically and why it's so important to invest in ourselves.

Connect with Ann:

Instagram: @annuenointeriordesign

Annueno.com

Let's Connect:

But First, She Failed FB Community

But First, She Failed Instagram